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class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<div id=\"content-wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-group content-wrapper has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--4)\">\n<p>You can\u2019t expect your employees to do great work if you aren\u2019t motivating them and supporting them to do so. After all, the happier your people are working for you, the more likely you are to be successful.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Especially in those moments where business slows down a little, employers who spend time investing in their team\u2019s professional development and encourage their team to grow their skills can increase employee engagement and productivity, and dramatically reduce turnover. In this blog, we\u2019re telling you just how to do it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The benefits of nurturing talent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of benefits when you spend a little extra time investing in your employees\u2019&nbsp;professional development. Here are the top few.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improves company branding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Employer branding is shaping your company\u2019s reputation as a place to work among current and potential employees, and key stakeholders. It involves your values and mission statement, and how you communicate that externally through visual and written communications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A company\u2019s reputation has everything to do with their ability to attract customers and increase revenue. By prioritizing employee growth and having that felt externally in your employer branding, you are bound to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attract and retain great employees;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhance employee engagement;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce recruitment costs;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve corporate culture; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn your customers into brand advocates&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Motivates employees in their roles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Over a quarter of Gen Z and Millennial employees say the number one reason they\u2019d&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2019\/02\/27\/94percent-of-employees-would-stay-at-a-company-for-this-one-reason.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">leave their job<\/a>&nbsp;is because they do not have the opportunity to learn and grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By encouraging and investing in professional development strategies, employees are actively motivated to be productive in their role, finding opportunities to continue to grow and develop at your company rather than seeking these opportunities elsewhere.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepares company for growth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Today\u2019s talent are looking for professional growth and challenges that could lead them elsewhere if those opportunities aren\u2019t available to them through their current employer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When your strongest employees feel supported to explore their strengths and sharpen their skills within your doors, you have a powerful team beind you to take your company to that next level. On the flip side, if there\u2019s high turnover at your company and you\u2019re spending your time and resources constantly bringing new people in without developing your internal structure, the perceived growth opportunity will always seem limited.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips to nurture talent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not a one and done deal \u2013 supporting the growth and development of your employees is a long haul. Here are just a few tips to nurture your talent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Set clear expectations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>High-performing employees are every company\u2019s dream \u2013 their output is high, their passion is next level, and they\u2019re always looking to improve. They are skilled employees who will thrive when effectively managed. Creating clear expectations and standards through job descriptions,&nbsp;constant feedback, and leadership principles are key here to maintain consistency and standards across teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At 91爆料, we\u2019re creating leadership principles that align leadership traits across the business. These principles demonstrate how any people leader at 91爆料 lives our values, and give expectations around:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How we handle conflict&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How we communicate feedback<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How we expect managers to show inclusive behaviours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How decisions are made to reduce bias<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Provide opportunities for advancement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of your company and the different areas you specialize in, and the programs you offer. Is there a better place for some employees to apply and learn desired skills?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We want Heroes to feel confident about improving efficiency and productivity, and encourage them to constantly find new ways to help them advance in their&nbsp;career. That\u2019s why all permanent, full-time or part-time, employees are given an annual budget of $500 per person toward their professional development.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a part of 91爆料\u2019s learning and development provisions, we approve and encourage the following employee development:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Formal training sessions (individual or 91爆料-wide)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>91爆料 coaching and mentoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participating in conferences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On-the-job training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Job shadowing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Job rotation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid limiting growth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not putting the time and resources into helping your people grow in their career is a huge no, but an even bigger issue is limiting your employees\u2019 professional development by way of career progression paths.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a recent edition of&nbsp;Think with 91爆料, our Director of People Operations, Andrea Bartlett, wrote about why you don\u2019t have to be a people leader or manager to be a business leader. Creating paths for individual contributors (ICs) is pivotal in sustaining employee engagement and ensuring you have a place for your industry\u2019s top talent.&nbsp;You can read the full issue here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Communicate goals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Spend time talking about career plans with your employees to learn what skills they want to make better use of as they grow at your company, plan accordingly, and check in regularly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s always important to make sure you\u2019re asking about time-bound goals too. Knowing someone doesn\u2019t want to lead people or own a process, for example, in the next 1-2 years may impact hiring plans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check in with employees on their progress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a study from Wakefield Research, more than&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reflektive.com\/press-release\/new-study-uncovers-major-gap-employee-employer-expectations-performance-management-growth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">90% of employees<\/a>&nbsp;would prefer that their manager address learning opportunities and mistakes in real-time, rather than only during annual review.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compared to traditional performance reviews,&nbsp;real-time feedback&nbsp;drives high performance&nbsp;through flexibility, accuracy, and consistent engagement. Managers capture micro-moments of employee behaviour and coach them based on observations. 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