{"id":2791,"date":"2020-07-20T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-20T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nailted.com\/blog\/?p=2791"},"modified":"2025-02-18T17:03:56","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T16:03:56","slug":"invest-in-employees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nailted.com\/blog\/invest-in-employees\/","title":{"rendered":"Why (and How) to Invest in your Employees…Even in a Company of 5k"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The average person spends one-third of their life at work\u2013amounting to about 90,000 hours<\/strong>. That\u2019s a lot of time and the unfortunate reality is that 85% of people are disengaged at their jobs<\/strong>. That represents quite a significant loss in productivity, efficiency and more \u2013 not to mention, a depressing insight for employers and businesses.<\/p>\n

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One way that businesses can boost employee satisfaction is to invest more intentionally in individual employees. Even large businesses and corporations can make every employee feel valued and invested in with the right approach and strategies. And the pay-off will be significant for employers as well as employees: creating a happier, more productive workplace where everyone wins.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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In the following article, we\u2019ll take a look at why to invest in employee satisfaction and development\u2013and how to do so, even in a company of 5,000 or more.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The Benefits of investing in employees<\/h2>\n

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Now, more than ever, professionals value personal investment and development. Millennials have very specific values when it comes to the workplace, which revolves around more than just generating an income. In a survey by XYZ University, millennials were found to prioritize a number of core areas in their professional lives, including skill development, job fit, and mentorship.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The bottom line? Your employees want to be invested in<\/strong>, and they expect to be fulfilled and satisfied at work.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s why that\u2019s beneficial to you as their employer.<\/p>\n

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Improved outcomes<\/h3>\n

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A disengaged employee can end up costing more than just lost time and productivity. <\/strong>Job dissatisfaction<\/a> can:<\/p>\n

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