Dive Brief:

• 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.

Read the full report here