It is not enough for a company to stay stagnant in its company culture. Creating a healthy workplace environment is a process that takes time and commitment. A factor that is often forgotten with any process is that learning new skills is essential to change. And that with learning comes vulnerability.
So, let’s chat about the power of learning and development within the workplace.
Learning and development, also known as L&D, is an HR function: “a way of accruing value in employees that involves evaluating staff for potential and then developing it… on-boarding new staff and honing the skills of current employees. This is accomplished using appropriate curriculum and techniques such as coaching, individual and team training, and staff assessments. Learning management systems also increase employee engagement.
The term ‘learning’ often applies to immediate teaching, and ‘development’ has a longer-term connotation.”
Culture Works acknowledges that part of our impact is through purpose, people, and process. The process means that we align HR and operations to simplify internal processes. We drive results by implementing HR infrastructure upgrades which are the building blocks of aligned organizational culture and business goals.
Learning and development are creating specific skills and connections that stay with employees when they leave the office for the day. Learning and development, in the long run, boost company culture while also improving the bottom line. L&D programs, in short, benefits employees and the company as a whole.
Again, “‘learning’ applies to immediate teaching, and ‘development’ has a longer-term connotation.” So, what’s the key to implementing teachings that stick long-term with employees? Purpose and intent.
Before implementing training, it is important to assess what is needed in your unique workplace. Any training can be seen as yes, a learning opportunity, but also gives your business a competitive advantage.
Oftentimes, training is already being implemented but may be deemed as not effective. In that case, L&D strategies are already in place, they just need to be reworked to follow more efficient learning methods.
Once the workplace has been assessed, organize and create a plan going forward with training. Having a plan can help the development component of any initiative. Planning can also be helpful to open feedback from peers and employees. (Everyone has space for learning and development, even the boss!)
As always, Culture Works is here to help! Collectively, our team has over 100+ years of experience in the HR, recruiting, and learning and development space. The way we hire internally supports our own company culture of accountability, role alignment, and values alignment. Connect with us today to learn more!