As the colder weather rolls in across the country and some businesses enter slower periods, now is the perfect time for upskilling your workforce.
Many business leaders and managers know that training their workforce has countless upsides, but one of the most important ones is that it saves time.
Here are just some of the key ways that upskilling can save time.
Save training time later
Taking these quieter months and using them to train your existing staff means that you are making the most of periods that are naturally less productive.
If you have to take time out of staff schedules to train them during high periods, you may be missing out on valuable productivity in the short term. By training during low periods, your staff may have more time to learn without losing productivity during their studies.
More efficiency from your team
Every manager seeks ways to improve efficiency within each team, and from each team member.
It can be challenging to improve productivity levels, but the results are well worth the investment.
That’s why upskilling team members can be a huge boon for business leaders looking for ways to improve productivity. With new skills and greater understanding of various aspects of the job, employees may be able to contribute more to the team in a myriad of ways.
Take work off your plate
Leaders and managers are typically the busiest people in any workplace, with countless different jobs and responsibilities to oversee every day.
Many of these tasks are on their plate due to their specific experience or skillset, but some tasks are on their plate simply because no one else is capable of doing them.
For example, managers and leaders in small businesses often take on the role of human resources manager as well. By providing capable employees with HR upskilling and training, leaders may be able to hand over some responsibilities to their team members.
This can free up time for other important tasks, or for new projects.
Lower turnover
Upskilling your employees can lower turnover rates, and therefore save you the huge time sink that is hiring and training new staff.
Firstly, employee training can improve your team morale by showing staff that you are invested in their continued growth. This may help to improve their loyalty to the company as they feel more connected to the work.
Secondly, upskilling your team can also lower your turnover rates by preparing employees for challenges. If your staff have the skills and knowledge to tackle challenging times, they may feel better equipped to manage the stress efficiently and effectively. Without this training, they may feel daunted and burnt out, leading to higher turnover.
Online upskilling for New Zealand workplaces
Study From Work knows how valuable a skilled and highly trained workforce can be, but we also know how hard it is to organise and find time for upskilling.
That’s why we offer micro-credentials that employees can earn online, which outsources the training itself and provides employers with the benefits of a skilled team.
Get in touch with any questions about enrolling your staff in our online workplace courses, or browse our website to learn more.
Study From Work – ceri@itc.co.nz 021 623753