New Australian research finds nearly 80 per cent of people dont feel their employers provide enough training
Announcement posted by Spherion 02 Oct 2002
Cost of training, lack of organisation and little value placed on staff were named as the main reasons for employers not providing adequate training
Research released today by Spherion Group has found that 78 per cent of survey respondents feel their employers do not provide enough training for them to do their jobs effectively. Conducted via Spherions web site, the survey was completed by more than 795 people.
When asked why their employers arent providing the training they need, 24 per cent cited that it cost too much and 19 per cent felt their employers did not value their staff. Another 21 per cent of respondents believe the need for someone to organise training was preventing their employer from providing any.
According to Richard Melouney, General Manager of Spherion Education, Australia, The overwhelming perception by employees that their companies do not provide enough training isnt surprising. What is surprising is that only six per cent of respondents cited the training budget has been cut. This implies that many employers simply dont value training or their staff, and this is a dangerous and short-term view.
Only 11 per cent of respondents felt their employers deemed training to be the responsibility of the individual while eight per cent stated their employers felt training wasted work time.
Training provides employees with the opportunity to develop and expand upon their existing skills, which is beneficial not just to the individual, but also to the company, Richard added.
Research conducted by the Saratoga Institute* shows that lack of training and education opportunities makes employees four times as likely to look for another job within 12 months, said Richard. Employers that dont plan for the long term development of their staff risk losing those people once the current economic downturn picks up.
These polls were conducted on Spherions web site (www.spherion.com.au) throughout 2002. More than 795 participants responded to each question.
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To arrange an interview with Richard Melouney from Spherion, please contact Kirsty Ford on
02 9252 2266 or kirsty_ford@recognition.com.au
* The Saratoga Institute is a division of Spherion that benchmarks HR data and provides the insight needed to improve employee and organisational performance.
About Spherion
Spherion Group Ltd (the Asia Pacific division) is part of the Spherion Corporation (NYSE: SFN). Headquartered in Florida, US, Spherion is a global organisation, operating 750 offices on three continents.
In the Asia Pacific, Spherion is known for delivering business solutions and expertise in recruiting, education, technology and outsourcing to optimise workforce performance.
Services include flexible workforce, permanent recruitment, corporate outsourcing, IT consulting, development and integration, and education and training.
The Group operates 50 offices across Australia, Asia and New Zealand, and employs more than 2,000 full-time and flexible employees.
The Spherion Group was founded in the Asia Pacific region in 1968, and was formerly known as Interim Technology and the Computer Power Group.
As an international organisation, Spherion has the advantage of applying local knowledge to business solutions, while leveraging international capability and expertise.
www.spherion.com.au
When asked why their employers arent providing the training they need, 24 per cent cited that it cost too much and 19 per cent felt their employers did not value their staff. Another 21 per cent of respondents believe the need for someone to organise training was preventing their employer from providing any.
According to Richard Melouney, General Manager of Spherion Education, Australia, The overwhelming perception by employees that their companies do not provide enough training isnt surprising. What is surprising is that only six per cent of respondents cited the training budget has been cut. This implies that many employers simply dont value training or their staff, and this is a dangerous and short-term view.
Only 11 per cent of respondents felt their employers deemed training to be the responsibility of the individual while eight per cent stated their employers felt training wasted work time.
Training provides employees with the opportunity to develop and expand upon their existing skills, which is beneficial not just to the individual, but also to the company, Richard added.
Research conducted by the Saratoga Institute* shows that lack of training and education opportunities makes employees four times as likely to look for another job within 12 months, said Richard. Employers that dont plan for the long term development of their staff risk losing those people once the current economic downturn picks up.
These polls were conducted on Spherions web site (www.spherion.com.au) throughout 2002. More than 795 participants responded to each question.
--- ENDS ---
To arrange an interview with Richard Melouney from Spherion, please contact Kirsty Ford on
02 9252 2266 or kirsty_ford@recognition.com.au
* The Saratoga Institute is a division of Spherion that benchmarks HR data and provides the insight needed to improve employee and organisational performance.
About Spherion
Spherion Group Ltd (the Asia Pacific division) is part of the Spherion Corporation (NYSE: SFN). Headquartered in Florida, US, Spherion is a global organisation, operating 750 offices on three continents.
In the Asia Pacific, Spherion is known for delivering business solutions and expertise in recruiting, education, technology and outsourcing to optimise workforce performance.
Services include flexible workforce, permanent recruitment, corporate outsourcing, IT consulting, development and integration, and education and training.
The Group operates 50 offices across Australia, Asia and New Zealand, and employs more than 2,000 full-time and flexible employees.
The Spherion Group was founded in the Asia Pacific region in 1968, and was formerly known as Interim Technology and the Computer Power Group.
As an international organisation, Spherion has the advantage of applying local knowledge to business solutions, while leveraging international capability and expertise.
www.spherion.com.au