December 12, 2007
Train ‘Em or Lose ‘Em
Training has become a top consideration more than money, insurance, and other fringe benefits when employees decide to either stay on or jump ship.
It’s not enough to talk about money, insurance and other fringe benefits anymore on the negotiation table when trying to persuade an employee to stay in your cmpany. Some consider travel opportunities. Others ask for telecommuting benefits.
In today’s competitive world of technology, the need to “retool” to acquire new skills has become commonplace. Workers now require that trainings be provided to them to not just specialize but also to be able to perform various functions, keep up with the increasing demands of work, and thereby stay competitive.
Trainings are not only necessary for companies to make sure they are delivering the best possible services. Trainings are now needed to acquire and retain talent.
Workers understand that they are just as good as the last deliverable, and the degree of which they can deliver the goods largely depends on what they know and how well they can perform their jobs. The latter is being redefined by how much employers provide them the necessary skills to cope with customer demands, new technologies and new processes. Trainings are one of the benchmarks of workers’ marketability and thus, job security. If you don’t give your worker a sense that his knowledge is important, there is a good chance he will be less committed to your company.
Better trained workers produce better outputs. This is especially true in the technology consulting industry. When a project rolls off and another one starts, the requirements are pretty much redefined based on what the client wants. Employers who continuously train employees ensure that they have the best workers to handle client demands. Being able to handle client demands means better image to your company as well. And a better image results in more business.
So next time your workers ask for trainings, stop penny pinching and make sure they are getting the knowledge and skills they need. Invest in training subjects, content and time. Have your emplyees get the learning that will enable them to provide top-quality service to your clients.
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