Employees today are looking for more in a job than pay and benefits. They also want to develop their skills and abilities so they can advance their careers.

Benefits

Top employers are known for providing ongoing training and development for staff. Investing in the growth and advancement of your staff not only helps you attract and retain top talent, it also gives you a competitive edge.

Use the following resources to learn how you can boost the performance of your staff and your organization.

Career Development and Skills Upgrading Resources

Check the SkillsPlus program, which helps small and mid-sized business employers provide staff with essential skills needed for the workplace. The program provides funding to integrate essential skills into existing training programs.

Use the B.C. Labour Market Programs Inventory to discover other programs to enhance the skills of your workers.

Visit Skills for Growth: British Columbia’s Labour Strategy to 2020. The strategy is designed to help British Columbians maximize their skills and productivity. You’ll learn about the Province’s labour market priorities and plans, including those for workplace training and innovation.

Also explore the ETHOS Organizational Career Management Model for more on employee career development and organizational health.

You can also access the online Literacy and Essential Skills Tools and Resources for Employers and HR Professionals. It offers guidance on how to integrate essential skills into the workplace through training, hiring, assessment and other HR practices.

An additional resource is the Government of Canada HR for Employers website. It provides a range of tools and information for training program type, delivery method and more.

Also see our Develop Your Skills section for more training, development, and skills upgrading resources.