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On-The-Job Training Shouldn’t Be Underestimated

The Horizons Tracker

A study from the University of Auckland highlights the importance of on-the-job training. It found that employees who are overqualified or have skills that exceed their current job requirements are less likely to quit if they have access to training at work. This could represent an important shift in mindset for managers.

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The Decline In Workplace Training

The Horizons Tracker

Reduction in training If we are to adapt to the changes seen in the workplace, however, we need to be able to get the training we need to learn new skills and either return to the workforce or pivot to a new career. The report revealed that just 13% of those currently out of work had received any training in the past year.

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Switching Sides: Career Change Steps to Consider Before Your Big Move

HR Digest

Handling a career is overwhelming on its own but pairing it with a career change tips the balance into new, unexplored territories that are downright terrifying. But change is necessary sometimes, whether you’re burnt out by your current career path or you want to pursue a passion that was left unattended for a long time.

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How Training Helps With Employee Retention

The Horizons Tracker

Nonetheless, it’s always nice to have extra evidence to support this belief, and the latest comes from new research from Julius-Maximilians-Universität, which found that whilst these training opportunities help retention, many companies labor under the false belief that upskilling workers will result in them jumping ship.

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The right time to make a career switch

HR Digest

If you have ever sat at your work desk and wondered what am I doing here, then it is definitely time to make a career switch. 2021 is an opportune time to make drastic, fundamental job moves, according to Ambika Nigam, founder of a career-focused startup. What are the top 5 reasons for wanting a career change?

Career 96
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More Than Childcare Needed To Fix Unequal Labor Market

The Horizons Tracker

However, the economists’ analysis revealed no such effect. But the system reaches its limits when it comes to mothers’ careers.” The availability of public childcare has a limited impact on career advancement or the likelihood of being employed in demanding roles or positions with managerial responsibilities.

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What is the future of people analytics?

HR Digest

This will come in many forms: from understanding how to make the most of collaboration between departments, to knowing when and where to invest in training for new hires, and even knowing which employees are ready for promotions. Modern data analysis methods can tell you if a new strategy will increase retention rates or decrease them.