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March 22, 2014 By Judith McLean Leave a Comment

What new recruits want

carved learnRecently in the March 6th edition at Workforce.com asked what recruits want most today. The number one answer was that new recruits tend to view professional development as the most important factor in switching positions.

A few years ago many companies were not able to pay for employees to take additional courses or attend workshops. Some companies decided to rotate staff based on level of position or seniority to attend some conferences or workshops.  For a new hire this may not be enough?  So how can companies attract new hires and promise professional development?

First let us define professional development. Wikipedia states: “In workplaces, professional development refers to the acquisition of skills and knowledge both for personal development and for career advancement.”  Suggested ways to develop acquisition of skills for new hires and current employees:

  1. Encourage cross –training
  2. Attend professional seminars, workshops or tradeshows
  3. Continuing education courses at local colleges  with option of company reimbursed after passing course or employee pays for it entirely
  4. Employee participate with online or cloud learning webinars many offered free check out  www.clomedia.com/webinars
  5. Update your computer skills at www.gfclearnfree.com
  6. Join a service club as they often may host workshops on professional development for example courses on leadership
  7. Accept more responsibilities
  8. Volunteer to participate on a company committee
  9. Join Toastmasters for presentation and speaking skills
  10. Find a mentor in the company

How does your company encourage professional development? What does professional development mean to you? How have you advanced your career? How do you encourage your clients do participate in professional development?  I welcome your comments and questions.  www.hiqtraining.ca offers professional development that you can take to the bank!!  We:

ü Help conflicts stay healthy and improve productivity versus destroying it

ü Inject relevant kindness themes throughout the organization

ü Help leaders grow and sustain that growth through succession planning

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