A lack of learning opportunities can create barriers to internal worker mobility and, eventually, employee retention, according to a Sept. 27 report from Eagle Hill Consulting.
In a survey conducted earlier this year, more than half of employees said they have good job opportunities at their current employer. But only 23% said they have moved into a new role within the organization. That indicates a disconnect, the firm said: Employers may be failing to identify and devise programs that prepare employees for their next roles.
Such efforts are crucial not only for workers, but for employers hoping to become or remain competitive in today’s tight talent market. “Providing employees with a path to achieve their personal and professional ambitions where they currently work is a retention win-win for employers and employees,” said Melissa Jezior, president and CEO of Eagle Hill Consulting, in a statement.