Spice Up Your Nonprofit's Learning and Development for the New Year and Boost Employee Retention
Are you ready to kick off the new year with a bang? If you’re not already working on your organization's 2024 learning curriculum like yesterday, then today is the day! It’s time to reinvest that money you’re spending on employee turnover into employee retention.
Here’s four New Year’s resolutions you can set when it comes to employee learning for your organization.
Resolution 1: Shake Things Up in 2024!
Thinking of reusing that learning curriculum from last year? Employees don’t want rinse-and-repeat training year after year. It's high time you spice up your retention strategy with some new topics, new facilitators, and new training methods. Get creative, add a pinch of innovation, and a dash of personal growth.
How it impacts employee retention: Well, think about it. Who wants to stay in a job where the learning feels as stale as a week-old baguette? When you inject some excitement into your learning and focus on opportunities to help them build their skills, employees are more likely to stick around.
Resolution 2: Keep Up With the Trends
To keep your learning program fresh, you've got to be on top of what's happening in the world and your workplace. Tailoring your learning experiences to individual needs is a must-have in 2024. What skills are employees asking to learn? What are your current skill gaps? Think microlearning, gamification, and learning experiences your employees will remember!
How it impacts employee retention: When you're offering innovative and exciting learning experiences, your employees see that their growth is a priority and an investment. They will be motivated to gather new tools for their career toolbox and they're more likely in it for the long haul.
Resolution 3: Focus on Soft Skills
Prioritize soft skills in your learning curriculum. Sure, hard skills are essential, but if you’re a smaller organization, career advancement isn’t always possible, so be honest with them. Help your employees gain the skills they desire, so they can have a successful career with you or anywhere else. A dash of emotional intelligence and a sprinkle of team effectiveness can make all the difference in someone’s portfolio.
How it impacts employee retention: When employees feel like they're growing not just professionally but personally, they're motivated to do their best for you. Who wouldn't want to be a part of a workplace that cares about their whole self?
Resolution 4: Embrace Continuous Learning
Last but not least, commit to the idea of lifelong learning. Let's face it; the world is changing faster than the seasons on a Netflix show. Encourage your employees to be perpetual learners and create an environment where curiosity is king.
How it impacts employee retention: When you foster a culture of continuous learning, you're creating an organization where people want to stay because they know there's always something new and exciting around the corner.
Let's kick off the new year with a bang and transform your learning curriculum into a masterpiece. With these resolutions ready to go, you'll have your employee retention rate soaring to new heights in 2024.
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