Create A Pipeline Of Talented Leaders At Every Level In Your Organization

Recruiting in a tight labor market is never easy. With record-low unemployment rates, human resources professionals are challenged with attracting top talent to their organizations. As they interview and write job offers, many employers have found that salary, health insurance and retirement savings aren’t the only benefits enticing new employees.

The startup culture introduced ping-pong tables in the break room and monthly happy hour events to the professional environment. However, Greg Furstner, senior vice president of human resources for SkillPath, believes that offering professional learning and development can be the most significant differentiator when competing with other companies for new talent. Professional development ranks high for many people: Research tells us that the majority of employees don’t feel like they have sufficient opportunities to grow their leadership skills in their current positions. When professional development is not supported by their employers, these employees are three times more likely to job hunt. 

Greg explains more in this article on Forbes.com.