Currently in the United States, companies have to stretch their resources to accomplish more with less.  Employees at every level are charged with generating increased profitability, improving productivity and understanding the ever-changing market environment.  With employees being the largest resource of a company, workers are feeling the pressure to expand their skills to stay competitive in the marketplace.

Accenture PLC reported a study in the Wall Street Journal, which surveyed ,1088 employed and unemployed workers, found 55% polled feel pressure to add new skills to be successful in their current careers.  From this study, 68% believe it is their responsibility to update their skills in order for future advancement.  Employees rank new technology as the most important training initiative.  In addition to new technology training, updated problem-solving skills and management development skills follow a close second and third.

 “Our study shows that workers are prepared to improve and expand their skills, but they’re not receiving sufficient support to develop those skills, said David Smith, managing director for Accenture Talent & Organization.

CMI is dedicated to providing companies with training programs available for their employees to grow professionally and personally while improving the profitability of a company and the productivity of their resources.  Providing the support to a company’s resource – its employees – drives market growth for a “Win-Win” solution.