Round Table China Employee training in decline?
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Sep 19, 2025 American firms are scaling back on employee training while Chinese companies expand theirs. Despite these contrasting trends, workers in both countries often find their training irrelevant to their actual needs. The podcast dives into why many resist learning, including time constraints and the mismatch between offered skills and workplace demands. It also explores China's booming training market with practical suggestions for effective models like mentorship and AI tools.
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Types Of Workplace Learning
- Employee training comes in formal courses, on-the-job mentoring, upskilling and reskilling with distinct goals.
- Different methods suit different needs, from certification to learning by doing.
Relevance Drives Perceived Value
- Employees often see mandatory training as a time-consuming checkbox when it lacks clear relevance.
- Irrelevant topics like generic conflict resolution or team management erode perceived value.
Investment-Expectation Disconnect
- Companies publicly request skilled staff but have cut training investment, creating a disconnect.
- Reduced corporate spending undermines employee development despite stated needs.