How Employees Really Feel About Training

Nearly half of employees find workplace training boring, and 37% say it’s delivered in an unengaging way, according to a Kahoot! report.

Only a third of employees believe their company’s training aligns with their career goals, and 36% say current programs lack relevance and real-world application, according to the Kahoot! 2024 Workplace Culture Report, which is based on a survey of 1,041 full-time office workers.

Nearly half (46%) of employees find workplace training boring, and 37% say it’s delivered in an unengaging way. Compounding the issue, 36% of employees feel their employers are struggling to keep pace with rapid changes in learning needs, while 35% report limited opportunities for peer-topeer learning—something many believe would significantly benefit their careers. Additionally, 53% report limited access to training mentors.

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Edited by Lorri Freifeld
Lorri Freifeld is the editor/publisher of Training magazine, owned by Lakewood Media Group. She writes on a number of topics, including talent management, training technology, and leadership development. She spearheads two awards programs: the Training APEX Awards and Emerging Training Leaders. A writer/editor for the last 30 years, she has held editing positions at a variety of publications and holds a Master’s degree in journalism from New York University.