Facilitate opportunities for learning & development
As a manager or employer, it's easy to get caught up in focusing on short-term productivity. However learning, and personal and professional development in employees is equally important for success.
Why is this so important? It leads to greater performance, which, in turn, brings long-term benefits to the business.
Learning and development opportunities come in many forms, such as seminars, many of which are now live streamed from around the world.
Your company may offer study leave which you can use to attend classes, or work on assessments.
Short courses are perfect for employees, as they can be completed within months – and sometimes days. Online and self-paced courses are of particular benefit for those trying to juggle study around full-time work.
Read more about the short courses offered at Victoria University.
Employees will also benefit from informal learning. This differs from traditional, structured learning, as it is often self-directed.
This type of learning can be encouraged through the sharing of resources on company channels, like a monthly newsletter, on Microsoft Team or Slack. It is also helpful to schedule time teams can spend sharing knowledge with each other, during informal ‘show and tell’ meetings.
