A poll conducted by training provider Citrix GoToTraining found that 82 per cent of employees believe the opportunity to learn new skills is an essential element of their career development, while 78 per cent think this would be an important factor when considering a new job.
Andrew Millard, director of e-commerce for Citrix Online's GoToTraining, said: 'The research reveals the importance of training to both businesses and workers across Europe and highlights a number of issues that are affecting the quantity and quality provided.'
In addition, the survey discovered that 88 per cent of employers consider training to be important, but many cite a range of factors as preventing them from effectively delivering it.
The research showed that 56 per cent of employers find the cost of training to be prohibitive, 54 per cent find it hard it schedule time for the sessions and 30 per cent do not want staff away from their desk.
Recently, an index published by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and professional services KPMG found there is record demand for permanent workers in the IT industry.
Andrew Millard, director of e-commerce for Citrix Online's GoToTraining, said: 'The research reveals the importance of training to both businesses and workers across Europe and highlights a number of issues that are affecting the quantity and quality provided.'
In addition, the survey discovered that 88 per cent of employers consider training to be important, but many cite a range of factors as preventing them from effectively delivering it.
The research showed that 56 per cent of employers find the cost of training to be prohibitive, 54 per cent find it hard it schedule time for the sessions and 30 per cent do not want staff away from their desk.
Recently, an index published by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and professional services KPMG found there is record demand for permanent workers in the IT industry.
