More and more employees value the fact that their employer provides them with further training to help them develop their careers. But what motivates them to train and what types of skills do they require?
According to the data from the Fundación Tripartita, Since the beginning of the economic crisis, the number of companies investing in training has increased by 135%. 30% of Spanish companies are committed to training their employees. More importantly, this trend is still on the rise.
The economic crisis has coincided in time with a series of technological changes that have generated a knowledge gap Between the different generations of employees. If before children were born with a silver spoon in their mouths, now they are born with a tablet. Therefore, the different paces at which we workers move require an extra effort to catch up with each other, and continuous training has proven to be an effective solution.
Therefore, training is seen by both companies and employees as a necessary investment in an increasingly demanding and competitive market.
Companies must commit themselves to training their employees, as, only by having better professionals will they be able to be more competitive in the market. This represents a direct investment as it improves employee skills, gives them tools to solve problems more effectively, raises the level of employee satisfaction and, with it, their motivation. Finally, it creates a modern and dynamic culture that improves the corporate image, thus attracting the best talent.
Employees, concerned about their individual and collective development, are usually aware of the training areas in which they need to strengthen. In any case, as a company, it is also up to us to develop procedures that identify these “gaps” in our employees' knowledge and offer them appropriate training to improve their skills.
These are the four training areas your employees are crying out for:
Knowledge of new technologies is the most in-demand training area for employees. In recent years, we have seen how information and communication technology is constantly changing, which requires continuous training to stay up-to-date.
Employees who have grown up outside of this technological boom require training to adapt to the new tools and working methodologies that technology has introduced into companies. Therefore, it is common for employees to request training in IT, in the use of new applications and communication systems, or in the handling of devices such as tablets.
It's not just workers with a basic grasp of new technologies who need to adapt to the changing times; young professionals in fields like marketing, design, and programming, who are fluent in the digital world, also need to keep up with the latest work tools. This requires them to undertake continuous professional development, as their tasks are heavily reliant on these tools.
Another area of traditional knowledge that continues to expand is the learning of non-native languages. English remains the most in-demand language, but it's not the only one. Due to the large volume of business that China generates for our companies, professionals are opting to learn the basics of this language.
Leadership and business management training are the most interesting areas for employees with an executive profile. Training at business schools remains the primary choice for companies to ensure they have authentic leaders who take the reins of the companies. Therefore, MBAs (Master in Business Administration) are the most sought-after courses, completing training aimed at senior management.
However, employee interest is not only in accessing senior positions, but also in setting up their own companies. For this reason, entrepreneurship-related training is among the most in-demand in Spain.
Innovation is one of the biggest concerns companies currently have. Aware of this, employees know that knowledge of new methodologies is a very interesting point to drive their career development.
Therefore, training in techniques such as Design Thinking it's gaining more and more followers. This methodology fosters innovation in a more efficient way than other types of methods. In the words of Tim Brown, one of its main proponents, “Design thinking uses the sensibilities and methods of designers to create value strategies for the customer in a market opportunity.”.
These are the four main training areas that employees request from their companies. Employee training in these areas will undoubtedly benefit the company in both the short and long term. So don't hesitate, investing in your employees is investing in the future.
