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Workers say they don’t have access to promotions, training

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Summary

This article looks at the results of an eLearning Industry survey which found that more than three-quarters of workers surveyed said their leaders show bias in promotion decisions, and more than half of workers surveyed said their companies do not offer learning or training opportunities that would allow them to learn and reach promotions. Additionally, workers must contend with clear favoritism in promotion decisions, showcasing a lack of solid promotion policies. The article also looks at other surveys which suggest that managers need better training, and that learning opportunities generally need to be more flexible and enjoyable.

Q&As

What percentage of workers surveyed said their leaders show bias in promotion decisions?
More than three-quarters of workers surveyed said their leaders show bias in promotion decisions.

What percentage of workers surveyed said their companies do not offer learning or training opportunities for promotions?
More than half of workers surveyed said their companies do not offer learning or training opportunities that would allow them to learn and reach promotions.

What are some contributing factors to workers not having a fair chance of promotion?
Contributing factors to workers not having a fair chance of promotion include favoritism and bias, lack of solid promotion policies, and lack of prioritization of diversity.

How can employers ensure employees receive quality training and development opportunities?
Employers can ensure employees receive quality training and development opportunities by making them more flexible and enjoyable, and providing better training to managers to prevent issues such as favoritism and bias.

What type of training do tech managers need to prevent employee dissatisfaction?
Tech managers need training on how to lead in order to prevent employee dissatisfaction.

AI Comments

👍 This article provides a comprehensive look at the issues workers face when it comes to promotions, training, and bias in the workplace. It is great to see that companies are being encouraged to provide learning and development opportunities to all employees and that diversity is being prioritized.

👎 This article highlights how many workers don't have access to promotions or training due to favoritism and bias, which is unacceptable. It also points out the need for better training for managers to prevent these issues, yet no clear solutions are given.

AI Discussion

Me: It's about workers not having access to promotions and training opportunities. The survey says that more than three-quarters of workers surveyed said their leaders show bias in promotion decisions, and 60% said their leaders only promote people who share their same opinions. It also says that nearly one-third of those surveyed said they don't believe they have upward mobility in their company and don't see a fair chance of promotion.

Friend: Wow, that's really concerning. It's clear that there's a systemic issue with favoritism and bias in promotion decisions. It's not fair to workers who may be more qualified for a position but don't get the chance to be promoted due to these biases.

Me: Definitely. It's also concerning that employers are not providing training and development opportunities for employees at all levels. This could be contributing to the lack of upward mobility for workers.

Friend: Yeah, companies need to focus more on providing quality training and development opportunities for all employees, not just high-level managers. They should also provide better training to their managers to help prevent issues such as favoritism and bias.

Action items

Develop a clear and fair promotion policy that is free from bias and favoritism.
Provide employees with learning and training opportunities that are flexible and enjoyable.
Invest in training for managers to help them lead effectively and prevent issues such as favoritism and bias.

Technical terms

Promotions: An advancement in rank or position within an organization.
Training: The process of teaching employees new skills or providing them with knowledge to help them perform their jobs better.
Bias: A prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Favoritism: The practice of giving special treatment or advantages to one person or group at the expense of another.
Upward Mobility: The ability to move up in a company or organization through promotions or other means.
Diversity: The state of having people who are different races or who have different cultures in a group or organization.
Flexible: Able to be changed or adapted to different conditions.
Enjoyable: Pleasurable or satisfying.
Technical Expertise: Knowledge and skill in a particular area or field.