Employers
There are a variety of business benefits reported by employers who encourage staff to improve their skills. Research shows that adults engaged in learning activities are healthier, have increased confidence and are more motivated than those who are not.
“The hard business benefits of workplace learning have included a massive reduction on sickness, improved form filling and customer service, and more staff applying for promotion. Softer benefits include happier and more motivated staff.”City Clean, Brighton and Hove City Council.
Running events or taster sessions during Adult Learners' Week is an excellent way to spark people's interest in learning new skills for work at low cost, and there are a range of Adult Learners' Week resources available to make this easier.
Nominating staff for an Adult Learners' Week Award gives them recognition, builds confidence, and can lead to positive press coverage for a winner and their employer.
Adult Learners' Week provides employers and union learning representatives with an opportunity to promote the benefit of learning new skills for work and personal development.
