b'People Development: EmployeeGrowth, Recognition, and FeedbackWhen you invest in your people, you send a clear message: they are valued,supported, and have a future within your organization. Employees thrive whenthey receive opportunities to grow, and they reach their full potential whengiven clear expectations, meaningful feedback, and regular recognition. Theseelements fuel confidence, increase engagement, and drive performance.Companies that prioritize employee development dont just enhance skillsthey build stronger cultures, improve retention, and create a workforce thatsmore motivated and invested in longterm success. However, our latest datareveals a concerning gap: while employees want to grow, many feel theirorganizations arent investing in them.The Demand for Growth OpportunitiesEmployee development isnt a luxuryitsan expectation. A staggering 99% ofemployees and managers say learning anddevelopment is important to them. Yet, 99% of employeesmany feel left behind. believe learningDespite this universal demand, 21% of and developmentcompanies do not invest in employeedevelopment at all. This lack of commitment is important.leaves employees feeling unsupported,unprepared for advancement, and uncertain about their future within the company.How Focused Are Companies on Development?Only 3 in 10 employees feel their company isextremely focused on developing its people.While employees crave growth, only 30% believe their company is highly committedto developing its people. Thats an improvement from previous years, but it stillleaves a majority (70%) feeling that their organization is only somewhat or not at allfocused on their growth. The concern is especially clear for new hires. Only 13% ofemployees in their first six months feel their company prioritizes their development.This reinforces a troubling pattern: too many organizations leave employees tosink or swim rather than setting them up for success.23 ENGAGE 2025'