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By Susan M. Heathfield, About.com Guide to Human Resources since 2000

Employee Development: More Than Training Sessions

Monday November 6, 2006
One key factor affecting employee motivation and employee retention is the opportunity employees want to continue to grow and develop job and career enhancing skills. In fact, this opportunity to continue to grow and develop through training and developmental opportunities is one of the most important factors in employee motivation.

There are a couple of secrets about what employees want from training and development opportunities, however. Plus, training and development opportunities are not just found in external training classes and seminars. These ideas emphasize what employees want in training and development opportunities. They also articulate your opportunity to create devoted, growing employees who will benefit both your business and themselves through your training and development opportunities.

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