Why IT Training Efforts Get Mixed Grades
Why IT Training Efforts Get Mixed Grades
IT leaders are more confident than their workers in assessing their company’s ability to train and/or improve the skills of internal staff to meet future needs.
Employment Enticement
68% of the IT leaders surveyed said their company offers additional development and raining options to attract and retain tech talent.
Future Planning
53% of IT leaders expressed confidence in their organization’s ability to train and/or improve the skills of internal staff to satisfy future talent needs, but just 42% of IT pros feel this way.
Intellectual Deficits
60% of IT leaders said their company has successfully addressed knowledge gaps through training and development initiatives, but only 46% of IT pros said the training they’ve taken has enhanced their ability to meet the demands of their current role.
Disenchanted Departed
60% of IT leaders said their company has successfully addressed knowledge gaps through training and development initiatives, but only 46% of IT pros said the training they’ve taken has enhanced their ability to meet the demands of their current role.
Loyalty Factor
87% of IT pros said professional training and development boosts loyalty among employees, and 82% of IT leaders agree.
Awareness Gap
Just 57% of IT pros are aware of the policies and opportunities their company has in place for tech training and development, but 73% of IT leaders believe their employees are aware of these policies and opportunities.
Missing Link
Only 47% of IT leaders said their organization has been able to translate training and development investments into positive business outcomes.
Lacking Leadership
Just 23% of IT leaders said their organization has a chief learning officer or other executive who is responsible for creating an internal IT and business training and development curriculum.
Footing the Bill
74% of IT pros feel that employers should pay for training and development courses, and 65% of IT leaders agree.