Educating both your employees and yourself can make a huge difference in the level of professionalism, employee engagement, and productivity you see inside of your organization.

Employee training and development programs are essential to the success of every business. 

Pro Tip: The success of your employees directly impacts the success of your business! Putting time and money into your staff is key.

Not only can offering these types of programs offer opportunities for your staff to improve their skills, but it can also give a renewed sense of purpose that enhances employee productivity and company culture. Overall, ensuring your business is a great place to be for everyone.

“It’s no surprise that employees who get regular opportunities to learn, develop, and advance are more likely to stay with a company.” Bob Nelson, author of “1,001 Ways to Engage Employees,” reports that learning and development are among the top factors in employee engagement.” 

Laurie Lemek of Floral Balance honors this principle in her local floral business. She teaches all of her employees how to do a multitude of things outside of their job description. Her delivery drivers know how to process flowers and take orders if they have to and are always monetarily rewarded for putting in the work to expand their skill set. 

Observing the people around you and giving your employees opportunities to show you what they’re capable of can set you and your staff apart from all the rest.

Educating yourself is also a key component in running any successful business! As human beings, we’re never done learning. There will always be something you don’t know, trends you need to freshen up on, etc.

 Networking and broadening your own skill sets will help you thrive and give you the tools you need to grow your business beyond what you ever thought was possible. (Plus, it also doesn’t hurt to know you’re not alone on this wild ride, right?)