In an ever-slowing job market, the importance of talent acquisition and retaining that talent within an organisation is at the forefront of many business leaders’ minds.
Ensuring staff have room to grow beyond their role and offering them the chance to learn new, transferable skills is an incredibly effective way of showing that you’re invested in what they have to offer your company.
Bethan Maund, Head of Apprenticeships at ACT, said: “Upskilling current staff is a productive and effective way to motivate a workforce, making them feel like a valued part of the organisation and offering them future aspirations and career progression.
“From an employer perspective, it provides businesses with a more skilled and qualified workforce increasing efficiency and longevity.”
According to LinkedIn’s Global Talent Trends, upskilling is currently the fourth top priority for potential employees behind benefits, flexible working arrangements and career growth. It provides professional development, keeping staff up to date with any changes and innovations in their sector.
To be able to offer opportunities for workers to learn new, highly-desired and transferable skills can set your business apart from the competition at a time when everyone is fighting to obtain the best talent. Upskilling also means you have the most informed and skilled talent in your team able to drive profits.
ACT is the largest training provider in Wales that supports businesses looking to upskill their workforce. It currently works with more than 750 employers across the country.
ACT offers fully-funded, work-based learning in everything from social media and customer service to business administration and management. The flexibility of the courses means that employees can work at gaining their qualifications while in their current job.
Courses are funded by the Welsh Government and give learners the chance to build off their existing knowledge and skills as well as learn new ones.
ACT currently works with employers across all sectors throughout Wales including The British Heart Foundation, The Celtic Manor Resort, NHS Health Boards, Welsh Ambulance Service and Cardiff University.
Find out more about what ACT can offer you and your workforce here.
