I’ve noticed that when budgets get tight, learning and development is often the first thing to go, even in companies that promote growth. It makes you question how real that commitment was to begin with.
Do organizations truly invest in development, or only when it’s convenient?

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It’s a dichotomy or sliding scale where cost is at one end and commitment is at the other. A central balance is the best, but higher commitment drives higher costs; alternatively poor performance or reduced budgets reduce commitment.

You need to think of it as a business owner - while
I agree happy and cared for employees will always build better business. Accountants and executives only care about dollars.

As one of the least revenue producing departments, it’s the easiest line item to cut. I think it’s important, but not at the expense of keeping the lights on and customers happy.

True L&D also has executive mentors, a learning culture and a flexible education spend account; not just linked in learning, pretty posters and ABC company internal modules.

TL;DR Only when it’s convenient and/or affordable

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