Workerswhose employers provide professional developmentare less likely to quit There's a clear correlation between workers who intend to stay with their employer for Some worker groups are better served when it comes to professional development. the next year and workers whose employers give them regular training, skills assessment White-collar workers, managers and workers with degrees are all more likely to have and career reviews. To retain talent and competitive advantage, organisations must invest regular professional performance reviews or discussions. in internal progression and upskilling. “I have regular performance discussions/professional progression I regularly take part in training provided by my 54% conversations with my employer to understand areas of development employer 67% and future opportunities” My employer regularly assesses the suitability 48% and relevance of my current skills (e.g. through 61% University degree 61% regular performance reviews) I have regular performance/progression 46% Vocational school/technical college 51% discussions with my employer to understand 61% Secondary school/equivalent or less 46% areas of development I regularly take part in training around 46% soft/leadership skills, provided by my employer 60% White-collar worker 61% My employer is investing effectively in 42% Blue-collar worker 43% developing my skills, either through formal 59% training or on-the-job learning My employer works with me to me devise a 38% Managers 67% personalised professional/career development 54% plan Non-managers 48% Entry level 41% Intend to quit in the next 12 months Intend to stay with employer for the next 12 months Q21: Thinking about your professional development, do you agree or disagree with the following? | Q21: Thinking about your professional development, do you agree or disagree 32 with the following?