A poll taken by SkillSoft revealed that half of respondents said their companies were failing to devote sufficient time for learning, and that they are not given enough time to keep up with work-related training courses.
The reality is, venues are booked, and trainers are booked and paid for. Despite the state of the economy, lack of budget is not the primary cause of a lapse in training. It's the shortage of time that's to blame. Hiring freezes also make matters work as fewer people are doing more work and so have less time for learning. In the long-term if this situation continues, businesses will be at further risk.
According to SkillSoft, employers buy training, but they need to provide their staff with more flexible learning programs so staff can fit learning around their work, or be able to carry it out in short bursts instead of these long-drawn out classroom-style sessions. The study found that 70% of those polled preferred virtual training that they could do on their own time.
Let's hear your thoughts. Do you prefer learning remotely and on your own time, or do you think  classroom-based learning where you get to interact with colleagues is more effective?