The importance of training in a company is no secret. It supports an organisation’s growth, boosts employees’ skills, gives them a sense of fulfilment, and builds loyalty. But what is less known is that it also directly impacts the complex inner workings of the organisation.
As organisations try to find their bearings in a post-Covid world that has reshuffled the deck – from employee motivations to work habits – training emerges as an answer to today’s challenges while preparing for tomorrow’s stakes. Training is a strategic tool that helps organisations handle these changes and prepare for challenges as they arise. It also helps employees better understand the company culture, establish a “continuous learning” mindset, and adopt new technologies as they emerge. Flavia Pal, Head of People Development at Rogers, and Lailesh Sidaya, Talent and HR Project Manager at ENL, tell us more.
From vision to action
A company’s culture is embodied in
the values of its stakeholders.
To achieve a shared company culture,
instilling these values into every
employee’s work habits is crucial.
“We structure our training around the
values and pillars that form the vision
of Rogers,” explains Flavia.
“Once these are translated into
concrete actions and behaviours,
each employee becomes a
change-maker.”
The “Climate Fresk” workshop,
conducted by the sustainability and
training teams, is a prime example.
This workshop raises employee
awareness about the impacts of
climate change by combining theory
with practice. “Our three-year
goal is to train 1,500 employees
and rally them around the Group’s
environmental commitment,”
Flavia shares. DEI (diversity, equity,
and inclusion) is another important
issue that training can address.
“Respect for others has always been
a guiding thread in our training.
We want to accelerate and reinforce
this focus and are working on
implementing a specific program in
this area,” adds Flavia.
A learning culture is a must
Becoming a change-maker involves
working in a stimulating environment.
Lailesh shares, “A learning culture
reflects a company’s ability
to adapt and ensure longevity.
In practical terms, this means
nurturing talent by rewarding
continuous learning and innovation,
promoting knowledge sharing
internally, and providing opportunities
for formal and informal learning.”
The contribution of management
teams is essential in creating this
stimulating work environment:
“For our leaders to support and guide
their teams and promote growth,
our leadership programs now
integrate coaching as a key skill to
develop.” Lailesh adds, “A proactive
leader doesn't just preach the
importance of learning; they embody
it by actively participating in training,
reading regularly, and sharing their
knowledge with their team.
They prove that even at the highest
level, learning is valued.”
And the future?
By definition, training always
looks toward the future. As new
technologies emerge, preparing
for their integration is vital.
They accelerate learning, enhance
collaboration, offer opportunities to
redefine roles through automation,
and create value. To stay up-to-date,
Lailesh suggests several approaches:
“Coaching, knowledge exchange,
and continuous training help maintain
proficiency. And to go further, why not
consider innovation labs or internal
hackathons to boost creativity and
problem-solving skills?”
When it comes to training,
one certainty remains: learning
and growth are constant.
