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The workforce in 2023 is unusual.

Commercial buildings are still sitting empty because 40% of American workers believe they are more productive at home than onsite. There are expected to be 36.2 million American workers working remotely by 2025. Working remote still is and will continue to be a perk that American workers desire.

Beside remote work, the next perk that employees want is professional development opportunities. In fact, 76% of employees are more likely to stay with a company that offers continuous learning.

As we find ourselves in an economy where employers are not laying off staff, while simultaneously cutting back significantly on expenses, employees are now seeking training opportunities elsewhere. Some are even considering leaving positions where development opportunities are not offered.

Check out this month’s blog to learn more about a new trend in employee development that’s important to retention, employee satisfaction, and overall company culture.

Just Launched: Registration is Open for our "Leveraging Your Emotions for Good" Course!

Have you ever been told that your emotions do not belong between the hours of 8-5pm?

Have you ever felt crazy for feeling upset?

Do you struggle with the spin cycle that happens when you are anxious?

We invite you to join our newest class alongside other women who desire to learn emotionally healthy principles and understand how to work with our emotions (instead of against them) in our daily lives and in our places of work. 

While there are plenty of free + low-cost ways of development, at Human Potential Advisors, we are gearing up for this new wave of culture!

We recently launched a NEW Offerings page which includes information on HPA’s: 

• Courses / Trainings 📘
• Assessments & Strategy 💡
• Leadership & Development 👩🏼‍🏫
• Coaching ✍️
• Retreats 🌿

We are committed to meeting the demands of the workforce as it rapidly changes through virtual and in-person Learning & Development opportunities. Explore our new offerings and even consider “building your own retreat” from our 26 custom teachings!

Remember that it takes 31 hours of training to make an employee feel “developed”.

Often referred to as a learning stipend or an education stipend, this is an allowance provided by a company for employees to spend on learning opportunities relevant to their career. 

Looking for ways to spend yours? Whether you’re serious about advancing in your career or just looking to spend your company’s money, this article gives 12 popular ways to get the most of your professional development stipend.

Since 2022, Leadership & Development has been rising to become more than a program operating in the background of a company. It is a culture—and one that more and more employees are seeking out. 

“Learning and development training programs are in high demand from employees, becoming one of the top benefits that are being sought after from their current and future employers.”

An empowered learning and development team improves employee retention. In fact, 93% of employees say they will stay longer at a company when that company invests in their career development.

Employee retention is absolutely a key HR objective, but there are many other benefits that learning & development provides that directly impacts a company’s bottom line. 

Tips & Tools: FREE Resources + TED Talks

FREE Learning & Development Tools:

edX: Committed to transformation through education, edX provides access to high-quality education through online learning.

HubSpot: Online business courses will provide you with the time and space needed to explore a topic in depth and master a new skill. HubSpot has gathered some of the best free online business courses and compiled them into one list.

TED Talks

How We Learn is More Important than What We Learn — Glenn Dakin

How to Learn Better - Ulrich Boser

In their TED Talks, these two individuals share how learning experiences have the power to transform our worldviews. They dig into the science of learning and how everyone can get better at learning just about anything.