Dr. Peter F. Drucker, an Austrian-American management consultant, educator, and author, once said, and I quote, “Every enterprise is a learning and teaching institution. Training and development must be built into it on all levels—training and development that never stops.” This statement has held true in its true essence, since the time of industrialisation.
In today’s corporate world, there is change, every day. Be it new technology, new processes, new regulations, new skills, or so on. Investing in Learning and Development is beyond just teaching new skills, it is about orienting employees for long-term success. Any organisation with a strong Learning and Development department not only prepares its workforce to perform better in their current roles but also facilitates building individual capabilities and strengthens the overall organisation with a future-ready workforce.
Enhancing Job Performance
Some key outcomes from the LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report, 2025, show.
- The more employees engage with learning, they can maintain a flow of business-relevant skills.
- Employees can achieve higher rates of promotions – they can achieve impactful performance.
- Employees can achieve higher rates of promotions into positions of management and leadership – organisations can create a healthy pipeline.
91% of employees agree that non-stop gaining knowledge is more vital than ever for professional success.
Improving Employee Satisfaction and Retention
Facilitating and prioritizing learning and development shows an organisation’s genuine investment in employee growth, which translates to improved job satisfaction and an urge to stay longer in the organization.
As per the LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report, 2025, 88% of organisations are concerned about employee retention, and providing learning opportunities is their No.1 retention strategy.
When employees look at their organisation’s keenness to invest in Learning & Development, they feel values and see a clear path for their growth and would like to stay on. Investing in Learning & Development is, not only good for employees but also it is a very smart business move.
Adapting to the Changing Technology Trends
With the advent of Artificial Intelligence and new technologies, many job functions have been transformed, bringing apprehension among employees that their roles might become obsolete. But the reality is that most competent organisations are not removing their workforce; they are upskilling them.
By upskilling employees on the latest technologies, they get empowered to grow, adapt, and take ownership of their task/performance..
Boost for the Learning Culture
Organisations that have a strong learning culture not only attract top talent and are able to retain employees, but also are able to stay relevant and adaptable to changing market and technology trends.
When employees have the liberty to explore learning trends, it boosts motivation and generates eagerness to stay ahead. Additionally, when leaders contribute to supporting this mindset, it pushes the workforce towards self-growth, innovation, and overall organisational development.
As Leonardo da Vinci once said, “Learning never exhausts the mind.”; When learning is woven into the culture of an organisation, employees as well as the business, theys are set for long-term success.
For any organisation, one of the most important questions today is – Is the organisation rightly leveraging Learning and Development to stay relevant and ahead of its competitors? Providing the workforce with the right development plans, programs, workshops, and learning pathways will make growth for its workforce more accessible and impactful. It will finally help in building a more skilled, engaged, and adaptable team, ready to venture out for success.
Jayita Mukherjee
IT Corporate Trainer