Education and Knowledge

Retaining employees is a major concern for all of us. A recent Hays survey of 4200 skilled professionals in Australia revealed that 15 per cent of employees are actively looking for work, while 52 per cent of employees are open to new job prospects.

For 58 per cent of firms, staff turnover increased in the 2021– 22 fiscal year, and 35 per cent predict it will increase even more in the 2022–23 fiscal year¹. So, how do we deal with this? Yes, a competitive wage is vital, but according to the same survey, 60 per cent of workers claimed their careers depended on gaining new skills.

According to a 2019 LinkedIn Workplace study, 94 per cent of workers would stay at a company longer if it made continual investments in their learning and development as their careers progressed². To achieve this, employees must be able to identify a pathway for growth in order to advance in their professions.

The Club Education Institute (CEI) is prepared to accomplish just that. It exists to support everyone's ongoing learning and development while highlighting the wide range of employment options provided by clubs in NSW.

Whether you are on the front line or in the boardroom, acquiring new knowledge and skills is essential to your future. With courses, seminars and events tailored to a career in clubs, you can begin your journey today with CEI.

The pathways that CEI offers begin by providing the fundamental skills and learning needs of those new to clubs and helps them explore a career in NSW clubs. From ClubEDU for school leavers to ClubSAFE training and support for those new to working in a club, CEI can offer a lifetime of learning and development needs as our people develop, build their careers and look to master and specialise in leadership roles.

It is beneficial to have a road map and a set of structured programs, but it is also crucial they are provided in a way that fits the lives of all our people. Lack of time is the main barrier to continued learning and development, according to a 2021 Udemy Workplace report.

CEI offers many modalities to learning, be that self-directed, online, face-to-face or a combination. It works to create a blend of programs that supports the career development of club employees across the state.

With more than $1000 in added value, anyone at any level of club operations can access more than 20 essential fee- free courses, with seminars, resources and digital badges to set you apart as a committed CEI member. This applies to directors (current and future), CEOs, executives, operational managers and front-line staff.

An investment in education offers the greatest returns.

To find out more about CEI, click here.

1. Employee Retention: What's Your Game Plan? (Hays.com.au)
2. Workplace-learning-report-2019.pdf (linked.com)