The Impact of Learning
How Ignoring Training Hurts Your Business.
The 5 Hidden Risks of Neglecting Training
Training shapes the growth and success of both individuals and organizations.
In a fast-changing world, standing still is the same as falling behind.
And nowhere is that more true than when it comes to employee development. Investing in it creates lasting value,
while neglecting it can hold you back.
Failing to invest in continuous learning for your team doesn’t just limit their growth, it actively holds your business back.
What is really at stake?
1. Decreased Productivity
2. Poor Adoption of Technology
Just because your team is technical doesn’t mean they automatically adopt new technology well. Ironically, IT teams are often among the most overloaded — tasked with maintaining legacy systems while implementing new ones. Without proper, structured training, even experienced engineers may delay or resist embracing new tools, frameworks, or platforms.
In a recent survey, 58% of IT leaders cited insufficient internal training is the primary barrier to adopting new technologies.
3. Poor Customer Experience
When employees are not properly trained, customers experience inconsistent or inaccurate service and lose confidence in your brand.
Customer Satisfaction with untrained teams (65%)
Customer Satisfaction with trained teams (80%)
(Source: European Management Journal)
4. High turnover
Lack of learning opportunities sends a message: You are not worth investing in. This kills motivation and fuels disengagement. Career growth is one of the top reasons people stay at a job. Without training, ambitious talent won’t stay long.
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94% of employees say they would stay longer at a company that invests in their learning and development (LinkedIn Learning, 2024).
5. Increased Operational Risk
Failure to keep staff informed of evolving threats and legal obligations increases the risk of reputational damage, legal penalties and operational disruption. Especially in technical or regulated environments, lack of training leads to errors, safety violations, or even legal exposure.
A staggering 88% of data breaches are linked to human error.
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