Upskilling Your Workforce To Improve Employee Retention
There’s been plenty of talk in the U.S. this year about The Great Resignation, which describes the wave of Americans quitting their jobs for new opportunities. Per the Harvard Business Review, the trend is most notable in the tech and healthcare industries among employees 30-45 years old.
There are several reasons why people leave jobs, and one cause is lack of growth. When employees feel stuck, or they stop learning and adding responsibilities, they search for opportunities elsewhere to expand their skills.
By providing resources for employees to upskill and gain expertise in a variety of fields, companies can avoid high attrition rates and benefit from a more knowledgeable workforce. Thanks to the growth of online learning courses, it has become easier for companies to extend this benefit to their employees.
Below is a rundown of various options.
Udemy
With more than 6,000 online training courses, Udemy Business is a global learning provider that helps companies drive business outcomes. Key areas of focus include human resources, engineering, IT operations, and data science. Learn more
Skillshare
Skillshare is an online learning community that lists educational videos in illustration, animation, UI/UX design, web development, and more. The focus is on interaction vs. lecturing. Learn more
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning is an open online course provider that features online classes taught by industry experts in software, creative, and business skills. Learn more
Coursera
Coursera is an online course provider that works with universities and other organizations to offer certifications, degrees, and classes across physical science, engineering, business, data science, and more. Learn more
Pluralsight
Pluralsight offers a variety of video training courses for software developers, IT administrators, and creative professionals. Learn more
2U
2U powers 500+ digital and in-person educational offerings and partners with leading colleges and universities. They have boot camps and short courses across a wide range of career fields. Learn more
Udacity
Udacity offers a wide variety of online courses in subjects like artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data science, product management, and more. Learn more
Gumroad
Gumroad is a self-publishing digital marketplace with more than 1.6 million free and premium digital products in education, tech, design, and more. Learn more
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