When employees see that their organisation is investing in their growth, they’re more likely to stay loyal. When they don’t? They start looking elsewhere.
Here’s why L&D matters more than ever:
✅ It signals commitment
Training = “We believe in your future here.”
✅ It fuels motivation
Growth pathways keep people engaged and forward-focused.
✅ It builds adaptability
Continuous learning helps employees feel confident in times of change.
✅ It strengthens belonging
Support and development create a culture where people feel valued.
📊 The research backs this up:
🔹 LinkedIn’s Workplace Learning Report finds career development is a top reason people stay — or leave.
🔹 Gallup reports 87% of millennials say development is important to them — and they’re the largest part of today’s workforce.
🔹 Organisations with strong learning cultures see 30–50% higher retention rates than those that don’t invest.
👉 If you want people to grow with your company — give them the tools to grow in your company.
At Live Learning, we know this only too well as we have had the opportunity to partner with many global companies over the last 20 years in developing people through bespoke training, coaching and team development programs.
Interested in how you can unlock potential through next-level learning journeys, check our website here!
🚨 Why learning & development drives retention 🌱

Howard O'Donnell
CEO Live Learning
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