4 ways organizations fail to upskill and retain their talent

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The last three years have forced many employers to rethink what makes a successful workplace — and it looks like the learning curve isn’t over yet. 

Between adjusting to hybrid work structures, elevated compensation and benefits expectations and new technology like AI-powered research and content creation tools, many employers may be struggling to keep up, which means employees are struggling too. According to career coaching platform BetterUp, 96% of workers are looking to change jobs this year, with 74% of Gen Z and Millennial workers ready to quit due to a lack of professional development. 

Leimgruber advises employers to focus less on constantly retraining employees on the latest technology platforms and tools, and more on creating a culture where employees feel comfortable pursuing relevant tech skills themselves. 

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Deanna Cuadra
Senior Reporter

Deanna Cuadra is a senior reporter at Employee Benefit News. Her work covers healthcare, U.S. policy and reform, challenges faced by women and parents in the workplace and innovation in work culture … Read full bio


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