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Why Employee Development Is Falling Behind And What To Do About It

Organizations are investing in training and development, but many still struggle with low motivation, retention challenges, and growing skill gaps. Based on insights from 1,100+ employees, this chapter shows where development efforts fall short and where to act.

Understand what employees expect from development
Identify gaps across age groups and skill levels
Turn development insights into concrete actions

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What You’ll Gain From This Chapter

  • Understand how development impacts motivation and retention
  • Identify gaps in how different employee groups experience development
  • Learn where employees feel unprepared for future skill demands
  • Get a clear starting point for strengthening your development strategy


Where Development Efforts Fall Short Today 

  • 86% of employees expect opportunities for development
  • Employees over 40 are significantly less likely to see growth opportunities
  • More than half of employees have had to learn new skills to keep up
  • 1 in 5 employees worry they won’t be able to meet future skill demands


Explore Other Chapters In The Series

Chapter 1: Employee Experience Drivers
Chapter 2: Leadership
Chapter 3: Hybrid Work, AI & Sustainability
Chapter 4: Training And Development

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