{"id":26149,"date":"2022-03-09T17:39:09","date_gmt":"2022-03-09T17:39:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.talogy.com\/knowledge-hub\/employee-development-2\/"},"modified":"2025-11-15T14:26:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T14:26:51","slug":"employee-development","status":"publish","type":"knowledge_hub","link":"https:\/\/talogy.com\/en-ae\/knowledge-hub\/employee-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Employee development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull hero-variation-four has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b8cc06b1 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(255,255,255) 0%,rgb(255,242,178) 23%,rgb(232,195,255) 48%,rgb(186,249,244) 100%);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6a165bb8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/en-ae\/\">Home<\/a><\/span> \/ <span><a href=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/en-ae\/knowledge-hub\/\">Explore the latest talent topics<\/a><\/span> \/ <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\"><strong>What is employee development? 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style=\"border-color:#822ACC;border-width:2px;border-radius:15px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-s-font-size wp-elements-29421d307c64032850140b3525aca9a4\"><strong>Jump to section:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-employee-development\">What is employee development?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#training-and-development-vs-learning-and-development\">Training and development vs Learning and development<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#the-impact-of-employee-development-on-performance-and-productivity\">The impact of employee development on performance and productivity<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-determine-key-areas-for-employees-development\">How to determine key areas for employees development<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#use-Feedback-Assessments-to-help-develop-employees-to-greater-levels\">Use Feedback Assessments to help develop employees to greater levels<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#proven-ways-to-improve-employee-development-practices\">Proven ways to improve employee development practices<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-create-an-employee-development-plan\">How to create an employee development plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#common-types-of-employee-development\">Common types of employee development<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#essential-elements-of-an-effective-employee-development-plan\">Essential elements of an effective employee development plan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-employee-development\">What is employee development?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is the process in which the employer and employee(s) collectively participate in learning opportunities to develop new or existing skills, behaviours and approaches. Development can be in role, classroom or virtually based, <a href=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/en-ae\/talent-management-solutions\/consulting\/coaching\/\">co<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/en-ae\/talent-management-solutions\/consulting\/coaching\/\">a<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/en-ae\/talent-management-solutions\/consulting\/coaching\/\">ching<\/a>, formal learning or simply reading or taking part in an action learning group. It takes many forms and can be related to improving performance in role or preparing employees for future roles or future changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide tal-content-icon-list has-black-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:4.5rem;padding-bottom:4.5rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-65e523f9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xxl-font-size wp-elements-2e3237500eb7ed523384d198f14f3ba8\" id=\"training-and-development-vs-learning-and-development\" style=\"line-height:1.2\">Training and development vs Learning and development<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-346627ba wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tal-checkbox-content is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bd657856 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-outermost-icon-block\"><div class=\"icon-container\" style=\"width:48px;transform:rotate(0deg) scaleX(1) scaleY(1)\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" fill=\"none\"><path fill=\"#A335FF\" d=\"M38.586 10.586a2 2 0 0 1 2.995 2.64l-.167.188-16 16a2 2 0 0 1-2.64.167l-.188-.167-6-6a2 2 0 0 1 2.64-2.995l.188.167L24 25.17l14.586-14.584Z\"><\/path><path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M30 6a2 2 0 0 1 .233 3.987L30 10H12a2 2 0 0 0-1.986 1.767L10 12v24a2 2 0 0 0 1.767 1.986L12 38h24a2 2 0 0 0 1.986-1.767L38 36V24a2 2 0 0 1 3.986-.233L42 24v12a6 6 0 0 1-5.648 5.99L36 42H12a6 6 0 0 1-5.99-5.648L6 36V12a6 6 0 0 1 5.648-5.99L12 6h18Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dfc5d229680d523e55431826f6514494\"><strong>Training and development<\/strong> includes educational activities within a company created to inform or expand knowledge and skills for a specific role or for future roles. It can also be provided to support organisational change or growth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tal-checkbox-content is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bd657856 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-outermost-icon-block\"><div class=\"icon-container\" style=\"width:48px;transform:rotate(0deg) scaleX(1) scaleY(1)\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" fill=\"none\"><path fill=\"#A335FF\" d=\"M38.586 10.586a2 2 0 0 1 2.995 2.64l-.167.188-16 16a2 2 0 0 1-2.64.167l-.188-.167-6-6a2 2 0 0 1 2.64-2.995l.188.167L24 25.17l14.586-14.584Z\"><\/path><path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M30 6a2 2 0 0 1 .233 3.987L30 10H12a2 2 0 0 0-1.986 1.767L10 12v24a2 2 0 0 0 1.767 1.986L12 38h24a2 2 0 0 0 1.986-1.767L38 36V24a2 2 0 0 1 3.986-.233L42 24v12a6 6 0 0 1-5.648 5.99L36 42H12a6 6 0 0 1-5.99-5.648L6 36V12a6 6 0 0 1 5.648-5.99L12 6h18Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9ed5d8d97c6bf010553a1c7eaa100885\"><strong>Learning and development<\/strong> involves a systematic process to build employee competence and drive business results. This type of development focuses on acquisition of knowledge, skills, and attitudes to close skill gaps among employees and teams. The goal is to create a learning culture to address current and future capability needs of the organisation. Think: Onboarding, soft skill development, or team training.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-impact-of-employee-development-on-performance-and-productivity\">The impact of employee development on performance and productivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Employee development can increase engagement, enhance productivity, and lead to greater loyalty and retention. By investing in staff development solutions, organisations equip their employees for success, prepare them to take on new challenges, and motivate them to explore innovative solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When organisations invest in employee development workers often find more meaning and relevance in tasks, assignments, and projects. As a result, employees are likely to feel more engaged and confident in the output of their efforts. In turn, they may be more inclined to offer support to peers as they pursue development goals and engage in learning activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-determine-key-areas-for-employees-development\">How to determine key areas for employees development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tools such as <a href=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/en-ae\/talent-management-solutions\/assessments\/360-feedback-assessment\/\">360-degree surveys<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/en-ae\/blog\/3-employee-assessments-you-must-consider-for-your-next-hiring-process-2\/\">employee assessments<\/a> can be used to identify key areas of development for employees. On a group level, consider relevant knowledge or skills to advance both personal and team objectives. From an individual perspective, focus on professional aspirations and skill development priorities that can foster role or career progression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignwide has-parallax cta-purple-banner\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-130 has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/talogy.com\/wp-content\/themes\/talogy-theme\/assets\/images\/patterns\/cta-placeholder.png)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-primary-500-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-cf3a80ec wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"use-Feedback-Assessments-to-help-develop-employees-to-greater-levels\">Use Feedback Assessments to help develop employees to greater levels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Reach the next level in your employee development. Learn how providing 360 review feedback can help you develop employees for greater success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-500-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/en-ae\/talent-management-solutions\/assessments\/360-feedback-assessment\/\" style=\"border-width:2px\">Discover 360 assessment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"proven-ways-to-improve-employee-development-practices\">Proven ways to improve employee development practices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Employee development begins with providing onboarding and learning opportunities from the first day on the job. It is also helpful to motivate and teach managers how to become effective coaches to foster a supportive learning environment. Promoting cross-functional collaboration can increase information sharing and enhance interpersonal relationships. Offering a balance of technical and soft-skills development helps to maximise individual and collective contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignwide text-content-wrapper is-style-section-dark has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained is-style-section-dark--1\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-horizontal-light-grey-background-man-orange-button-down-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"man wearing orange button down shirt\" class=\"wp-image-105020 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/talogy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-horizontal-light-grey-background-man-orange-button-down-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/talogy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-horizontal-light-grey-background-man-orange-button-down-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/talogy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-horizontal-light-grey-background-man-orange-button-down-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/talogy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/interior-horizontal-light-grey-background-man-orange-button-down.jpg 1160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-create-an-employee-development-plan\">How to create an employee development plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When creating an employee development plan, focus on what matters by setting clear objectives and use data-driven methods (like assessments) to target development needs. Identify relevant learning steps and resources, taking care to dedicate enough time for developmental activities. Provide opportunities for peer-to-peer interaction and learning reinforcement to make learning stick. Define specific measures of success to evaluate progress.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"common-types-of-employee-development\">Common types of employee development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Employee development activities range from one-time training events to expansive learning and development programmes. 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