#12: THIS LAST YEAR, I HAVE HAD OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND GROW

Why It's Important

The desire to learn and grow is a basic human need and required to maintain employee momentum and motivation. This element is also critical in a time when companies are hungry for organic growth.

When people grow, companies grow and are more likely to stay in business. When employees feel like they are learning and growing, they work harder and more efficiently.

But when they have to do the same thing every day without a chance to learn something new, they rarely stay enthusiastic or excited about their jobs.

What the Numbers Say

Globally, one in three employees strongly agree that they have opportunities at work to learn and grow. By doubling that ratio, organizations could realize 39% less absenteeism, 36% fewer safety incidents and 14% higher productivity.

What the Best Managers Do

Successful managers challenge employees, create learning opportunities and frequently ask employees what they are learning.

Beyond providing training, they encourage employees to learn new skills or find better ways to do a job. They talk with employees about short-term and long-term growth goals, and they are open to allowing their employees to take on new responsibilities and roles.

Back to Q11: IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS, SOEONE AT WORK HAS TALKED TO ME ABOUT MY PROGRESS