The Top Driving Forces of Career Development are Not What You Might Think
A better salary, higher status, more control... I'm sure they all factor into an employee's drive to pursue career development opportunities, but they're not the driving forces.
In the words of American track athlete and nine-time gold medalist, Carl Lewis, "It's all about the journey, not the outcome."
It's not enough to give 100% of your talent and ability at work every day if your only motivation is what you might achieve by the time you hit retirement. And if it is, you're running towards disappointment and burnout. If you want your employees to remain engaged, committed, and motivated learners for the long haul, there have to be daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly checkpoints that affirm and add to the benefits of their learning journey.
When the process of learning produces tangible benefits that employees can capitalize on NOW and use as fuel to advance their careers, employees are inspired to pursue even bigger development goals and companies are poised to maximize their growth.
So what are those driving forces?
The Top 2 Reasons Employees Love to Learn
1. Purpose
8 in 10 people say learning adds purpose to their work.
Employees who engage in learning programs that feel valuable and relevant to their interests and goals can see a direct correlation between their personal development and the achievement of broader company objectives. This alignment helps individuals to understand their role in the larger picture, imbuing their daily tasks with greater significance and meaning. It transforms routine work into a stepping stone for career advancement and personal fulfillment within the context of the company's vision and mission.
2. Connection
7 in 10 people say learning improves their sense of connection to their organization.
When organizations investment in its workforce's personal and professional growth, they foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. That kind of culture often breeds a collaborative learning environment that breaks down outdated corporate and encouraged teamwork. As employees interact and learn with their peers, they build relationships and a sense of belonging to a larger community. Shared growth creates a powerful bond. This social aspect of learning enhances their emotional connection to the organization, making them feel more integral to its ecosystem.
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