Feature Workplace development often
takes a similar approach, highlighting on the job training and bespoke programmes to ensure that each person receives coaching and guidance that is relevant to their circumstances. Employees are expected to take responsibility for their own development, and are encouraged to make use of external courses that will benefit them and their work. This isn’t to say that there are no formal development opportunities within the business itself. Personal development plans, mentoring schemes and secondments all become increasingly valuable as a start up company grows and matures, and they support individuals to become more effective in their existing roles and help them to strive for promotion and further development. Here at UK Power Reserve, we
choose to hire potential as well as established expertise. About 55% of the workforce is currently under 35, and the company’s employees represent more than 14 nationalities. Bringing in young, talented individuals who aren’t set in their ways gives us a great opportunity to nurture and develop their skills in a way that is mutually beneficial to them and to the business. As a challenger company, we are constantly striving to take
‘About 55% of the workforce is currently under 35, and the company’s employees represent more than 14 nationalities’
market share away from large established incumbents. Fresh thinking and new ideas remain central to our success. A diverse workforce in terms of
age, gender and ethnicity creates a pool of different ideas and approaches. Each individual has their own take on an issue, and we work hard to create an
environment where people are invited and encouraged to generate ideas and design solutions that may not have been tried before. The key to success in workforce
development, whether in a start up or a more established organisation, is to ensure that every employee gains real value from working for the business. Providing a focused
training programme and a vision of development underlines the company’s commitment to its staff. And it is important that all employees at every stage of their career feel they are being stretched and are learning new skills, whether they are fresh out of school or are leading practitioners in their field. If a company is prepared to
invest its limited resources into its people, it engenders not just a more skilled workforce, but a loyal one. And with talented, loyal people, a business is truly well positioned for growth and success.
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