Secret Sauce for Frontline Worker Retention? Free Education.

Frontline workers represent over 70% of the US workforce, yet are often overlooked when it comes to meaningful investments in learning and development. Additionally, even though 71% of hourly employees are interested in developing new skills, nearly half believe they can’t advance their careers due to being unable to take on student loan debt for additional education. To boost attraction and retention in industries known for high turnover, forward-thinking companies are now offering tailored education benefits, including tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment or even free education.

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Diane Bartoli

EdAssist by Bright Horizons

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About
Format: Panel
Type: Session
Focus Area: Continuing Education