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Employers urged to make more use of learning

Investors in People is calling on employers to do more to unlock day-to-day development opportunities to help keep employees motivated and the business on track.

Simon Jones, acting chief executive at Investors in People, said: "A lack of development opportunities is often cited as one of the main reasons for employees leaving their jobs, so ensuring that employees feel challenged and motivated in their role is vital.

"All too often, employers confuse development with formal training and whilst this is clearly important, it can't be the only focus.

"On-the-job learning has an important part to play in employee development and employers should look to identify ways to help their staff maximise these opportunities, within the context of clear objectives and assessment processes.

"There are various options for achieving this - from mentoring systems to new responsibilities within a role - and employers should think about the avenues that would suit their business best."

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