Benefits of investing in group training for your employees

Employers often ask us about investing in the development of their people. We understand the pressure on organisations to stretch resources (human and financial) in uncertain times, but we also know the benefits for organisations that prioritise industry training. Enabling professional development for your people draws top talent, increases retention and loyalty, and generates greater productivity from an engaged team with enhanced skills and knowledge.

If you're an employer considering investing in your team's learning and development, check out our top tips for investing in your employees' skill and training development - or reach out to discuss taking the next step. 

Should we pay for our employees’ study?

This may depend on the relevance to your organisation, and/or your approach to team development. Some organisations offer to pay fully for work that is directly related to their role, and only partially subsidise non-related study.

Others invest in non-financial ways, like allowing time off during the week to focus on study or lending them devices for online study at home. Investing in your team’s development is a great way to show them how much you value them and leads to improved employee loyalty and performance as they use what they learn to benefit your organisation.

Should we let employees use work hours to study?

Some employers offer a few hours a week during work hours if the study is relevant to the workplace and the person’s role. We fully endorse this!

This practice shows a clear commitment on the part of the employer to support their employee’s development and wellbeing. For full-time workers it can be hard to find time outside work hours to study while juggling life chores and family activities. Having an employers' support can make a meaningful difference to both their study and intention to stay with the organisation!

One way to encourage study at work is for more than one team member to enrol in the same course or programme. Studying together in group courses has real benefits as learners can discuss how the material relates to their own organisation and how they can practically transfer the knowledge and skills to the workplace.

Talk to us at Tuihono UC | UC Online if you do want to enrol more than one team member in a group course, as we can offer industry training solutions. This includes special rates for groups, and even separate occurrences with additional tailored content to suit the needs of your organisation.