The Power of Education | Page 8

The benefits of continuing education

The benefits of continuing education

Continuing education should be viewed as more than meeting regulatory requirements or maintaining licensure . It has a direct correlation to making employees happier , which does impact the performance of a business . Beyond simply maintaining regulatory compliance , continuing education allows the workforce to remain up-to-date on current studies and practices , as well as reinforcing existing knowledge . It stands to improve employee work experience and job satisfaction . 6
Further , employee performance is often determined by the amount and quality of training they receive . Knowledgeable , well-trained staff members are more confident in their work , leading to improved productivity and performance , which has a direct effect on the employee ’ s happiness at work . When training and education are part of the culture of the workplace , even better satisfaction levels can be achieved because employees feel encouraged and supported in their efforts to grow , learn new skills , and improve their expertise . It also allows staff to transition to new technology and processes seamlessly .
With ever-changing technology and new trends within healthcare shifting at a rapid pace , offering training programs to engage and retain employees is essential . 5 Organizations must respond to their
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