Cegos training and development survey british version

The Cegos Observatory’s Barometer

Training & development in Britain2015

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About the Survey

Cegos - 2015 Training Survey

The Cegos Observatory conducted this study between April and May 2015, with 2,500 employees (who had all been involved in training courses) and 600 HRDs-Training Managers (all working in private-sector companies with over 50 employees).

In each of the 5 countries, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Spain and Italy, 500 employees and 120 HRDs-Training Managers responded to the survey.

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British leading the way in training ambitions A major survey of private sector companies in Europe has revealed that British managers are the most ambitious when it comes to training their workforce.

The Cegos Group, a worldwide leader in training and development, has published the results of its annual survey, called The Cegos Observatory’s Barometer: Training and Development in Europe.

Around 600 Human Resources Directors (HRDs)/Training Managers and 2,500 employees were interviewed for the project, across France, Germany, Spain, Italy and the UK. The overall findings of the survey reflected the fact that many companies still do not rank training as a strategic priority – with the notable exception of the UK.

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The report addresses the ‘British exception’ in its results, highlighting the following key differences found in UK companies:

British HRDs and Training Managers appear to be the most ambitious in terms of training, they regard their training policy as a tool for meeting the company’s challenges and objectives.57% of them consider that attracting and retaining talent is a "very high priority" compared with 38% of French and German HRDs and Training Managers.Almost 50% regard supporting their employees' career project as a "very high priority" compared with 28% for German HRDs and Training Managers.British employees are also the most satisfied with their companies training policies: 84% of them consider that the policy implements all the requisite resources to correctly identify the skills they need (compared with 73% on average for employees in the other 5 countries, and 67% of Italian employees – the lowest level noted).8 out of 10 British employees believe the policy effectively informs them about the training courses they can participate in (compared with 6 out of 10 French employees).

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Francis Marshall, Managing Director of Cegos (UK) Ltd, says: “The Cegos Training and Development in Europe survey is a major exploration of the training and development landscape across Europe, and the UK results show some very positive signs – clearly there is a significant difference in approach in Britain.

“The British data demonstrates that when companies use training policies effectively, integrating them into an active long-term strategy, it can directly increase employee satisfaction and their involvement in the training. Effective, high-quality training that truly engages staff is essential to the good health of any organisation – and to the development and retention of talented and committed employees.”

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05/02/23

Mathilde Bourdat, Cegos training expert, also explained that the British employees are the only ones who prefer group training courses, and that British employees adhere better to training priorities established by their managers – something that is not always the case in other countries.

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Characteristics of the 2015 sample

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British HRDs and Training Managers are more ambitious regarding training…

What are the training priorities in your company ?


HRD5 countries

Support the company’s strategic plan

Adapt employees to the requirements of their job position

Attract and hold talented employees

Support the employees’ professional project

Anticipate developments in employment

Maintain employability, especially for those in the most vulnerable positions (unskilled workers, seniors…)

Very high priority

54%

43%

42%

38%

45%55%

42%62%

38%57%

28%47%

32%40%

25%45%

Highest value / Lowest value

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Consequently, British employees are more satisfied with their companies' training policies

Do you think your company implements all the necessary means to:


Employees5 countries

68 %

65%

65%

63%

73%

69%

68%

68%

67%

Correctly identify the skills it needs

Inform you very specifically about the training programs you can take

Enable your manager to follow your training courses and your achievements

Clearly define your needs and allow you to express what you hope to obtain from training

Help you understand how company jobs will develop

Yes, definitely Yes, more or less

84% 67%

Highest value / Lowest value

80% 63%

79% 59%

82% 60%

79%

61%76%

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Employees prefer individual training courses...apart from the British

ALL


EmployeesHRDS-TMs

Employees: To progress in your company, do you prefer…?HRD: About employees’ training, what is the main focus in your company?

A group training course A personalised training course

62%

54%

57%

70%

62%

68%

57%

62%

63%

51%

60%

53%

Majority responses for each each population group

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Synthesis

The strategic integration of training policies is lacking► Top priority: training administration.

► Assessing and measuring the return on investment of training is ranked as the lowest priority

► Still a lack of support for employees as regards their training

The British exception?► British HRDs and Training Managers appear to be the most ambitious in terms of training.

► British employees are also the most satisfied with their companies training policies:

Training methods: the gradual decrease in face-to-face training continues► The training methods implemented by companies are sometimes not in line with the employees expectations

► A very close link between satisfaction and the usefulness of the training: British employees are a good example of that.

► The HRDs and Training Managers in all five countries consider digital training solutions as a means to reduce training costs and to standardise content.


To see the full report, please go to our website at;

http://www.cegos.co.uk/insights/training-and-development-in-europe-survey/

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Cegos training and development survey british version