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Importance of employee development report

Unlock individual and business growth by putting employee development first

Employee development is a proven driver of performance and engagement. People’s want – and need – for a thoughtful approach to career development is increasingly becoming a must-have for successful culture first organizations.

Traditional approaches to development are often informal and inconsistent, leaving room for your employees to grow increasingly disengaged. As a matter of fact, Culture Amp’s research shows that employees without access to consistent development opportunities are 2x more likely to leave within a year.

Employee development directly impacts engagement, retention, and performance. By prioritizing and setting a solid development strategy that’s personalized to the experience and needs of your employees, you’ll be on track to grow your people alongside your business.

Companies that prioritize employee development experience…

Statistics

  • 24.3%more company growth (as measured by headcount)

  • 46%higher engagement for employees whose skills are being developed in line with interests

  • 30%average performance rating increase among employees that create a solid development plans

In this guide, you will learn:

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The impact of employee development on engagement, retention, and performance

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How to prove the value of investing in employee development and gain leadership buy-in

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Tips and best practices from our people scientists

Make employee development a top priority

Investing in employee development isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s the smart thing to do. Improve motivation and performance with easy, continuous development – at scale.