Organizations that embed learning as a key strategy to drive success have a true culture of learning. The results of this culture affect every employee and team, producing significant impact on company growth. What is a culture of learning?

When an organization has a learning culture, learning is:

• A company-wide value and aligns with all other company values.
• A priority for every employee and team.
• A strategic force for the organization’s business goals.
• Ongoing and takes place in the flow of work Happening in multiple formats on every level of the company.
• Happening in multiple formats on every level of the company

‘A culture of learning, or learning culture, is one in which employees continuously seek, share, and apply new knowledge and skills to improve individual and organizational performance. The importance of the pursuit and application of learning is expressed in organizational values and permeates all aspects of organizational life.
ATD, Build a Culture of Learning’

Breaking it down: specific benefits of a learning culture:

Benefit #1
Engagement – in work and your learning solution When your employees are engaged in their work, it has wide reaching effects, from productivity to retention. Yet, only 21% of workers report feeling engaged. Gallup Learning is an effective method for creating employee engagement and satisfaction, while helping them continually develop and evolve in their roles and careers. Engaged employees connect more deeply with their work and, in turn, with workplace learning programs.

Benefit #2
Learning adoption leads to better outcomes 2.6x more likely to exceed f inancial targets 20x more likely to build skills and capabilities employees need for career growth Benefit #3
Benefit #4 93% almost twice as likely to say their learning functions help them meet overall business goals. ATD Leaders can expect to see greater learning adoption when delivered through an integrated learning solution that offers all employees ways to develop new skills. High employee adoption of learning solutions ignites a virtuous cycle that propels greater employee engagement, a more resilient and future-ready workforce, and positive outcomes.

Benefit #3
Employee retention and satisfaction A strong learning culture helps drive retention and satisfaction in your employees, demonstrating to them that the company is invested in their knowledge, skills, and career development.

Benefit #4
Productivity growth Continuous upskilling leads to employees who can adapt to the demands of the workplace. They can flex their skills and move more quickly from idea to output because of their nimble approach to learning on the job.

Benefit #5
An innovative workforce and competitive advantage A learning culture helps future-proof your workforce, supporting an open, agile mindset that keeps them adaptable and ready to meet the challenges of an ever-changing market.

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