Benefits of CPD to the individual and their employer

Question 1

Benefits of CPD to the individual?

Answer 1

• increased career opportunities
• the potential to specialise
• the ability to contricute to business performance
• the chance to demonstrate occupational credibility
• increased job satisfaction
• the ability to maintatin currency of qualifications, skills and knowledge
• improved work-life balance
• career progression/talent development
• Improved confidence/motivation

Question 2

BEnefits of CPD to the employer?

Answer 2

• a skilled workforce benefiting employer performance
• staff retention
• workforce succession opportunities
• business continuity and contringency
• reduced costs of external consultancy/contractor