The Facts You Need on Development The Key to Turning Talent into Performance… People who use their strengths every day are 6X more likely to be engaged in their jobs and will have 12.5% higher productivity. Training Matters! Especially at the Beginning… 40% of employees who lack good job training leave their positions within the first year. Strength Coaching Pays Off! Employee engagement averages 61% when the managers focus on strengths as opposed to 2% when they don’t. People Want to Feel Motivated. Sadly, only 21% of employees strongly agree that they are managed in a way that motivates them to do outstanding work. People Want a Clear Plan for Growth! 60% of leaders believe they provide employees with a clear career path but only 36% of employees agree. Feedback Impacts Performance…. Only 12% of workers strongly agree that the feedback they currently receive helps them do their work better. Sources: Gallup, Saba Software, Clear Company, Deloitte, Aberdeen, Socialcast, The VIA Institute Without a Strong Training Process, Performance Won't Be as Strong. Over 70% of learning on the job occurs informally. Engagement Makes a Difference to the Bottom Line... Companies with engaged employees see 233% greater customer loyalty and a 26% greater annual increase in revenue. Need Help Increasing Engagement? Just Ask Us! 90% of executives understand the importance of employee engagement but fewer than 50% know how to address this issue. Give Them a Raise in Praise! 69% of employees would work harder if they felt their efforts were better appreciated. Duh – Don’t Ignore Your Peeps! Employees whose managers hold regular meetings with them are almost 3X more engaged! 69