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TRAINING 44 Issue 3 2020 TOP TIPS TO KEEP EMPLOYEES ENGAGED IN YOUR BUSINESS USING LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT 1 MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING In 2018/19, stress, depression or anxiety were responsible for 44% of all cases of work-related ill health and 54% of all working days lost owing to health issues in GB. [1] Would you know how to respond to an employee experiencing a mental health condition? Mental Health First Aid could give you conversation starters, information on when and how to signpost a person to professional support, how to manage workplace stress and more. There are training options to suit all circumstances including e-learning, so you can take the time to create a positive mental health culture in your workplace. 2 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) PLANS Give your employees the tools to manage their own learning and development. Personal development plans can help your employees to realise the skills they have, identify where development is needed, set goals and track them. It can give a sense of responsibility and progression through day to day learning. You might find your employees have skills that can be used in other areas as well as identifying training / learning needs. Email training@hae.org.uk fo r a free CPD plan template. 3 TRAINING NEEDS ANALYSIS There are many benefits of identifying learning needs and providing appropriate learning and development activities. Listening to employees and helping them in areas they’re struggling in will increase competence, morale and in turn could help with staff retention which is a known issue in the Hire Industry. When carried out regularly it could prevent any shortfalls in competence which could affect your company’s reputation. You can conduct these on either a group or individual basis to suit the size of your organisation.