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Identifying the skills needed for the future
Developing a growth mindset
Creating a culture of continuous learning
Don't make it feel like homework
Workers want to advance their skills so they can progress in their careers, but it shouldn't feel like extra work.
Leaders should ask their employees to target specific career goals and help them understand how they can reach their goals.
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Create education-fueled pathways to growth
Invest in continuous learning. It can lead to lateral moves or promotions, but employers shouldn't view training and education as a means to a specific end.
Instead, thinking about education as part of the employee journey can create long-term relationships with your empl...
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Upskilling and the Great Resignation
During the Great Resignation, companies increasingly invest in upskilling to keep their workforce engaged.
A recent Amdocs survey showed that 90 percent of respondents considered training and upskilling programs an important feature of prospective employers. In the tech industry, it is...
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Adopt existing-employee apprenticeships
If you can't find workers who have the skills you're looking for, commit to on-the-job training.
Establish apprenticeships to re-skill existing employees. Apprenticeships are paid, entry-level opportunities while learning.
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