Good training and development programs help you retain the right people and grow profits. As the battle for top talent becomes more competitive, employee training and development programs are more important than ever. Hiring top talent takes time and money, and how you engage and develop that talent from the time they are first onboarded impacts retention and business growth. According to the 2019 Workplace Learning Report from LinkedIn, 82% of L&D professionals say that their executives actively support employee engagement in professional learning, and 59% say they will spend more on their online learning budget.

As companies grow and the war for talent intensifies, it is increasingly important that training and development programs are not only competitive but are supporting the organization on its defined strategic path.

- China Gorman, CEO at Great Place to Work

And it’s not just about retention. Employee training and development programs directly impact your bottom line.

According to SHRM, the link between learning and business success is compelling. “Companies that learn fastest and adapt well to changing environments perform the best over time,” says Edward Hess, a professor of business administration and author.