Adults Prefer to Learning on the Job

Skipping Class: New data from the U.K.-based National Institute of Adult Continuing Education points out that 82 percent of people prefer to learn skills while on the job, as opposed to more formalized, structured modes of instruction. Being shown how to perform job tasks (62 percent) and observing other (56 percent) also were rated highly. Notably, 54 percent say company-paid training courses are of little value. More than one-third of employees (36 percent) believe it is their responsibility to get needed job training, with 39 percent say the responsibility should be shared with employers. Only one in five employees expects their companies to shoulder the responsibility.