It’s no secret that there is a labour shortage. The ‘brain drain’, driven by overseas exodus, a dearth of management roles and rapidly decreasing workforce engagement, is making the bite of the great resignation hard to swallow for many businesses. With staff turnover reaching up to 50% in many sectors there has never been a greater need to adapt to survive.
What you can do
Don’t despair! There are steps that businesses can take to alleviate churn and improve employee engagement.
Think of your employees as valuable assets. Just like you might put money into investments, investing in your intellectual capital by providing targeted, valuable learning and development – relevant to the role and career progression – retains and attracts employees. It is vital to have continuous learning resources to create effective growth. The right resources create success by preparing the workforce as they progress to senior/managerial roles.
How can we help?
ITC Study From Work provides NZQA accredited micro-credentials. These courses are designed for managers and aspiring leaders who wish to develop their skills and knowledge to further their careers.
A small but practical qualification, a Study From Work micro-credential focuses on the
development of skills and competencies that can be immediately applied in the workplace, as well as providing employees with a nationally recognised qualification.
Unlike other more expensive training courses on the market, these micro-credentials are delivered using an exceptional online platform. Dedicated and experienced tutors are available through phone, email, or video meetings. Learners can also interact with other learners through an online community forum.
What is a micro-credential?
Check out this video to learn more!
Why Study From Work?
We are passionate about management and personal development. We have been delivering quality education in New Zealand since 1996 and have won numerous
awards for delivering outstanding training. Recognised as online learning specialists since 2009, ITC is perfectly positioned to deliver exceptional results for learners, irrespective of their location – with a specialised team supporting online learners.
How do they work?
There are four level 5 qualifications, focussing on crucial areas of management:
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Management & Strategic Planning
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- Communication Management
The course curriculum is completed online, at the learner’s pace, supporting all learning preferences.
Our recommendation is that employers allocate work time for employees to undertake some study whilst at work. This ensures that employees can integrate their learnings into real-life experiences within the business setting. The courses are self-paced, so your employees can respond to times of high demand within your business without it affecting their study program.
Why you should act now
A lack of training and continuing education can contribute to poor management skills, directly affecting workplace culture. Management training is a pivotal step that is often overlooked, but one that can significantly impact the productivity and happiness of your team.
By giving your team the training they need you will improve retention as well as allow them to play to their skills to produce the best results. They will be armed with the practical tools they need to move successfully into management, rather than leaping in blind. Your employees are the most valuable resource your business has. Investing in them preserves and grows that asset.
“For our managers and aspiring leaders, the micro-credentials which ITC have proposed provide a great breadth of the development opportunities. These bite-sized courses provide excellent opportunities for employers like us to upskill staff and provide top-level experiences for employees which will filter through to our customers across New Zealand.”
WETA Workshop GM, Jake Downing.
Find out more:
www.studyfromwork.co.nz
Email: info@studyfromwork.co.nz