{"id":20349,"date":"2024-04-24T14:23:24","date_gmt":"2024-04-24T12:23:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crosstalent.com\/actualites\/why-and-how-to-develop-employee-skills-effectively\/"},"modified":"2024-08-27T10:56:17","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T08:56:17","slug":"why-and-how-to-develop-employee-skills-effectively","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crosstalent.com\/en\/actualites\/why-and-how-to-develop-employee-skills-effectively\/","title":{"rendered":"Why and How to Develop Employee Skills Effectively?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Employees are increasingly demanding. If they\u2019re not asking for well-being support, it\u2019s flexible working hours, or development. It\u2019s clear that work culture has changed, and we (employers) must rethink what we offer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We need to adapt quickly to stay competitive. And that means paying close attention to our employees, particularly in terms of skills development, to help them grow and make them increasingly comfortable and efficient in their jobs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, we need to reinforce their skills to support them in situations of technological change. But when we talk about skills, what exactly are we talking about? Read more to find out.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Does Competency Mean?<\/h2>\n

Larousse defines competence as “a set of specific dispositions, abilities, and aptitudes that enable any language speaker to master it, and that he or she applies in actual speech acts in concrete situations (which constitutes performance).”\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Competence, therefore, also means performance.<\/span><\/p>\n

From the employer’s point of view, professional competence is a combination of know-how and interpersonal skills. They enable employees to carry out their missions and perform their duties properly.<\/span><\/p>\n

Finally, let’s not forget the role of the legislator.<\/span><\/p>\n

Article<\/span> L.6321-1<\/span><\/a> of the French Labor Code outlines the employer’s general obligation to provide employee training. Employers must ensure that their employees adapt to their jobs and maintain their ability to hold down a job as it evolves.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vocational training is a key tool available to all employees. It enables people to take training throughout their careers. This allows them to <\/span>develop their skills and gain access to new employment, maintain their employment, or change jobs.<\/b><\/p>\n

Why Should Companies Develop Employees’ Skills?<\/h2>\n

Let’s take a look at the reasons why you should develop your employees\u2019 competencies.<\/span><\/p>\n

Developing your employees’ skills means <\/span>helping them evolve and acquire new knowledge and know-how<\/b>. A company policy of this kind has many advantages for employees.<\/span><\/p>\n

The constant nurturing of new knowledge will prevent a lack of interest (and the loss of the skill itself), among other things. As an employer, it’s a good way of <\/span>building loyalty<\/b> and offering employees a steady career path.<\/span><\/p>\n

Another advantage for the employer is to anticipate needs in terms of personnel and skills required to fill available positions and to practice job versatility.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Can Companies Encourage Employees to Improve Their Skills?<\/h2>\n

There are three things employers can do to nudge employees to take part in training: focus on recruitment and be attentive to potential, make the most of training, and listen to your employees.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Selective Recruitment Process<\/h3>\n

Recruitment is, unfortunately, not a science\u2014but selecting candidates with potential can be a great asset for the future of the company.<\/span><\/p>\n

To learn more about the candidate’s personality, during the interview, you’ll need to ask about their biggest successes and failures, motivations to apply for the position, and willingness to move forward. In this way, the employer will know that this candidate has the potential to be further developed.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Offer Training<\/h3>\n

The various categories of actions that contribute to skills development are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n