The importance of in-company training: a strategic lever for the growth of people and companies
We live in an era of constant change, where emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and digitisation are radically transforming the world of work. In this scenario, corporate training turns out to be not only an opportunity, but a real necessity, capable of profoundly affecting the success of people and organisations. Investing in skills growth is no longer an accessory, but a strategic pillar on which competitiveness and innovation rest.
In-company training is the bridge between the individual's growth ambitions and the organisation's objectives. On the one hand, employees want to acquire new tools to face the challenges of the future, feel valued and progress in their careers; on the other hand, companies need staff who are motivated, up-to-date and ready to manage the changes imposed by the market.
Nevertheless, according to the international survey 'People at Work 2025: A Global Workforce View', carried out by ADP Research, a significant proportion of Italian workers feel poorly supported by their companies on the skills development front. As many as three out of ten workers in fact state that their employer does not invest enough in the professional development of their people.
The figure is even more remarkable if one considers that only 30% of the respondents claim to perceive a real corporate focus on training, while a similar proportion are completely sceptical and the remaining third do not know how to judge the situation. Confidence increases slightly among those aged 25-34 and among the over-55s, where it reaches 33%.
Investing in training is an essential step today for many reasons: acquiring new skills allows you to respond quickly to changes in the industry, and those who are supported in their training often prove more motivated and loyal to the company. When we asked respondents to indicate the reasons why they would like to stay with their employer, the possibility of career advancement came second only to flexible working hours. An environment that promotes professional growth also becomes more attractive to those seeking new job opportunities, especially for the younger generation who consider continuing education an essential element in choosing an employer. The speed with which technologies and organisational models are evolving makes many skills quickly outdated: investing in training means preparing those who work to deal with tools and methods that today we cannot perhaps even imagine.
