By Gary Dawson
Quick question. If one of your best employees asked you today what growth looks like for them next year, what would you say?
If you paused for a second there, you are not alone. Many leaders are in the same boat. And with 2027 coming up faster than any of us would like, now is a great time to start figuring it out.
Here is why it matters so much. For over a decade, lack of career development has been the number two reason people give when they leave a job. Number two, consistently, year after year. On the flip side, most employees say they would happily stick around if their employer invested in them. So, this is not just a nice extra anymore. It is one of the most effective retention tools you have.
Good news. Two new EANE L&D service lines are coming this September to make it easier, and we could not be more excited about sharing them.
First up is Training Today LMS, our new member only, on demand learning platform. Think 321 courses covering compliance, leadership, power skills, and wellness, ready whenever your team needs them. No schedules to juggle, no coordination headaches. You get self-service course assignments, recurring training that auto renews itself, and reporting built right in, so you always know who has done what. Basically, all the benefits of an in-house training program without actually having to build one.
Want something more custom? That is where RightTrack Development comes in. It pairs blended learning with real, hands-on team coaching, built around your people and your culture, not some generic template. Live sessions, on demand reinforcement, tools like DiSC and CliftonStrengths, plus coaching support for your new managers. Basically, your own L&D team, without adding to headcount.
Two options, one goal. Help your people grow and give them a real reason to stay.
The next step? Reach out for a free training needs assessment and let us help you sketch out what 2027 could look like. Or better yet, come here more about it at EANE HRConnect on September 24th at the MGM Springfield.
Contact me to set up a time to discuss, Gary Dawson, [email protected].