The Metties are here! 

One entertaining sight on a Manchester Metro tram is watching “The Metties” perform random ticket inspections. As they work their way through the carriage those with tickets or season tickets remain chilled whilst those without anticipate the consequences of taking a risk which has failed.

75% of the workforce will be millennials by 2025. 87% of millennials say they are more likely to stay in a job if given development. Engaged employees take 41% less sick days and are 17% more productive. The business case for developing staff is clear-cut.

Like the passenger travelling on the Metro without a ticket an organisation which does not provide any development activity is taking a risk. It may pay short term dividends but it will eventually catch them out.

Like the passenger travelling with a ticket or season ticket an organisation delivering employee development, takes away the risk and reaps the benefits.  Improved retention and productivity being just two of the many benefits.

Accredited development is delivered to a nationally recognised standard. It is a guarantee of quality and a potential magnet to attract new employees. Gaining accreditation of in-house programmes or delivery of a programme against already approved standards adds to the flexibility & relevance of this route to success.

Think of accredited development as being like a Metro season ticket. It delivers a cost effective, flexible and risk free journey from start to finish.

Malcolm Hewitt – HR and training specialist