Workers become productive employees when they go beyond the call of duty, applying skills and knowledge to the task at hand. To deliver on their assignments effectively, employees must continue learning. It is at this juncture that the importance of continuing education, workshops, and conferences must be emphasized.
The Internet opened doors to online workshops and classes making continuing education readily available. Vital encouragement from company owners and managers in the form of subsidies will motivate employees to look for knowledge enhancement courses. Sometimes workshops on integrating technology with office administration are offered at conferences. Staff can also lead internal workshops whereby colleagues learn from a peer.
Companies understand that investing in their employees is profitable.
Perhaps the company is not able to extend financial assistance; there are other ways to support staff. For example, allowing an employee to leave 10-15 minutes early to arrive on time for classes. Logging off a few minutes early will give staff time to collect thoughts and focus on the workshop. It may also be possible that the company recommend that personnel attend a specific networking conference on business process outsourcing (BPO).
On the other hand, each employee must show interest in skill acquisition. Making time to search for continuing education available at the local community college or staying in touch with information technology professionals can lead to niche workshops. Join same interest groups such as Virtual Assistance League http://valeague.com/ or International Association of Virtual Assistance http://www.ivaa.org/ to stay abreast of industry developments.
Good workers in a positive and encouraging environment bring up a sense of accomplishment that benefits both clients and the business. Continued upgrade of skills and tools is indispensable in fostering staff talent. When new information is integrated from the classroom to the virtual office, employee confidence gets a 100% boost.
It pays to remember that learning is a long-term investment for one’s career and an important step not only for work but also for life.
Written by Yoli P.- The Help