Latest Findings from Kelly Global Workforce Index(TM)
SHANGHAI, June 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Employers who invest in training and staff development not only reap productivity benefits, but also have a better chance of retaining their employees, according to the latest findings from the Kelly Global Workforce Index (KGWI).
67% of respondents in China say that their main motivation for undertaking training is for the opportunity of a promotion with their current employer, rather than leaving the organisation to work with a different employer or start their own business.
Contrary to some stereotypes, Gen Y employees are the most likely to remain loyal to their employers, with 71% motivated by a desire to advance in their current positions, higher than for Gen X (64%) and Baby Boomers (49%).
"Employers are often uncertain about the merit of investing in training and professional development because they fear that employees will simply take their new found skills to a new organisation," said Leroy Yue, Managing Director at Kelly Services China.
"What this survey reveals is that most of those who are seeking to upgrade their skills are actually doing it so they can advance in their existing roles. They are investing in their skills to secure their future and stay relevant in a rapidly changing business environment."
The survey shows that the China is something of a skills 'hotspot,' with 74% of respondents either actively seeking or considering further education or training, significantly higher than in Europe (59%) and the Americas (55%).
The highest rates of planned up-skilling are in Thailand, with 83% set to embark on training, followed by Indonesia (78%), Malaysia (76%), Mainland China (74%), Singapore (66%), Hong Kong and Australia (both 64%) and India (59%).
Results of the survey in China also show:
Mr. Yue further said the findings show that the responsibility for managing skills development no longer rests solely with employers.
"Employees are taking greater control over this important aspect of their careers, and looking at ways of renewing and upgrading skills throughout their working lives. Decisions about training and professional development are now an integral part of the employment equation, and have an important bearing on employee morale, performance and retention."
Complete findings are published in a new report, Career Development and Upskilling. For more information about the Kelly Global Workforce Index and key regional and generational findings, please visit the Kelly® Press Room or www.kellyservices.cn.
About the Kelly Global Workforce Index™
The Kelly Global Workforce Index (KGWI) is an annual global survey revealing opinions work and the workplace. Approximately 122,000 people across the Americas, EMEA and APAC regions responded to the survey. This survey was conducted online by RDA Group on behalf of Kelly Services
About Kelly Services®
Kelly Services (NASDAQ：KELYA，KELYB) founded the temporary staffing industry in 1946, and has maintained leadership position through the years based on a valuable premise: Investing in people. Serving clients around the globe, Kelly provides employment to more than 550,000 employees annually. Kelly stepped into the China market in 2007. The 7 offices in Greater China provide specialist Professional & Technical recruitment and Recruitment Process Outsourcing. Specializations in recruitment cover Automotive, Chemical, Consumer & FMCG, General Industrial & Manufacturing, Banking & Finance, Accounting, IT&T, Human Resources and other main industries.
