10 Ideas Your Employer Can Use To Delight You
Your employer will not need a budget that matches Put-A-Man-On-The-Moon budget. Here are 5 categories of ideas and some options for each. Leave a comment to tell me which one you use.
The LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report 2025 is out. Here are some key takes.
88% employers are worried about employee retention.
1. Unleash the Power of Internal Mobility
Job Shadowing: Allow employees to shadow colleagues in different departments to gain insights into new roles and skills.
Internal Gig Marketplace: Create a platform where employees can volunteer for short-term projects or assignments in other teams.
2. Empower Your Managers to Become Career Coaches
Mentorship Program: Pair managers with senior leaders who can guide them in developing their coaching skills.
Regular Career Conversations: Encourage managers to have regular one-on-one meetings with their team members to discuss career goals and development opportunities.
3. Measure Your Impact, Even Without Fancy Tools
Employee Satisfaction Surveys: Conduct regular surveys to gauge employee satisfaction with career development opportunities.
Track Internal Promotions: Monitor the number of employees who are promoted internally as an indicator of career growth.
4. Fuel Individual Growth Through Self-Directed Learning
Curated Learning Resources: Create a library of free online courses, articles, and videos that employees can access to develop new skills.
Learning Communities: Encourage employees to form learning groups where they can share knowledge and support each other's growth.
5. Invest in AI-Powered Learning (Even on a Budget)
Free AI Tools: Explore free AI tools that can provide personalized learning recommendations and skills assessments.
Leverage LinkedIn Learning: Offer free trials or limited access to LinkedIn Learning to give employees a taste of AI-powered learning.
Becoming a Career Development Champion is not just about having a big budget; it's about creating a culture of learning and growth.
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