XOi Director of Enterprise Customer Success, Kiri Leibold, discusses effective training techniques on trainingindustry.com
One of the most dependable strategies for quickly building and maintaining a skilled team is the implementation of a reliable training program. Effective training has many positive outcomes, from increased efficiency, accuracy and productivity to improved team morale and employee retention and enhanced customer service. When these outcomes are combined, they can add up to opportunity.
Extreme demand for workers across in the skilled trades industry has helped reverse traditional roles in job interviews. Applicants typically have far more leverage than employers in skilled trades, driving a radical change in strategies for attracting and retaining team members.
Many employee benefits that were once considered perks are now common. Today, young workers expect their employers to share their values and to demonstrate that they care about their career success and goals.
Job candidates want to be confident that the new position will give them the opportunity to develop skills to help advance their careers — even if that means at a different company. Employers who can provide continuous learning opportunities with a successful in-house training program can establish a meaningful advantage in hiring. In fact, training is a critical tool for companies that wish to stand out in their market.
Training To Thrive
The ongoing shortage of skilled workers is one of the most urgent issues employers are facing today. A range of factors contribute to this critical labor crisis, including an aging workforce and fewer young Americans entering careers in skilled trades. To ensure long-term success, employers must equip their teams with the skills and tools necessary to drive productivity and growth.
A reliable internal training program can be a powerful tool for developing talent quickly. With an effective training program, business owners and managers can identify and recruit capable people outside of conventional channels and provide focused, flexible learning that can prepare their learners for the job.
The ongoing shortage of skilled workers is one of the most urgent issues employers are facing today.
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