As empresas de Lancashire precisam priorizar o treinamento da força de trabalho para reverter a tendência de baixa produtividade em todo o condado, de acordo com um especialista em habilidades da Universidade de Lancashire (UCLAN). Retenção. Seu objetivo é aumentar as habilidades e capacidades dos funcionários, permitindo que as empresas competam regionalmente, nacional e internacionalmente. As lacunas de habilidades foram identificadas, a equipe pode sugerir caminhos para treinar cursos e programas. Negócios. É provável que você tenha uma vantagem competitiva sobre empresas semelhantes, o que é particularmente importante se estiver procurando novos clientes ou expansão. No mundo dos negócios de hoje, é crucial desenvolver uma reputação positiva de ser uma empresa onde as pessoas querem trabalhar. ''
Johanne Agnola, of the University’s UpSkilling Lancashire programme has called on more small business owners to develop the skills of their workforce to improve productivity and staff retention.
Despite the county possessing over 50,000 businesses, the area performs around 25 per cent less effectively than the rest of the country.
UpSkilling Lancashire is a part funded project by the European Social Fund and run by UCLan. Its aim is to increase the skills and capabilities of employees, enabling businesses to compete regionally, nationally and internationally.
The team assists businesses to identify skill gaps and develop the talent required for SMEs in Lancashire to grow. Once those skills gaps have been identified, the team are able to suggest pathways to training courses and programmes.
Johanne Agnola, Project Officer at Upskilling Lancashire, said: “The better your employees are at their job, the more successful your business will be. It really is that simple. People that feel valued are likely to be more productive, more effective, more engaged and will consistently go above and beyond to support your business.
“Your business will be better prepared for any challenges it might face, particularly as we approach uncertain economic times. You are likely to have a competitive edge over similar companies, which is particularly important if you are looking for new clients or expansion. In today’s business world, it’s crucial to develop a positive reputation for being a company where people want to work.’’
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