How Digital Credentials Inspire Employees to Invest in Their Future

The skills companies and employees need to stay competitive are constantly evolving. The World Economic Forum predicts digital transformation and artificial intelligence will change nearly a quarter of global jobs by 2030. Additionally, insights from the Pearson Skills Outlook: The Gen AI report indicate significant shifts, particularly in white-collar roles, where as much as 46% of positions could potentially be replicated by generative AI.

Upskilling and reskilling employees is now a necessity, and when done right, it can: 

• Increase motivation: A study by Socialcast found that 69% of employees would be more motivated if they felt their efforts were appreciated.
• Boost engagement: Research by Gallup and Workhuman found that employees who feel they receive great recognition at work are 20 times more likely to be engaged than those who receive poor recognition.
• Encourage teamwork: Celebrating wins creates a culture where encouragement and feedback become the norm, fostering a positive, more collaborative workplace.

Digital Credentials: Recognition Reimagined

Organizations can leverage digital badges to celebrate employees' learning accomplishments, offering the following advantages:

Skills Validation

Digital credentials verify skills and knowledge in a trusted, shareable way.

Public Recognition

Publicly acknowledging employee achievement demonstrates a company's commitment to its workers.

Confidence Boost

Digital credentials boost employees' confidence by confirming their skills and potential in their jobs.

Career Satisfaction

Digital credentials provide a record of professional growth and can be combined to show a broad skill set related to individual career goals.

Portability & Visibility

Unlike paper certificates, digital credentials are easily shared on online platforms and across professional networks.

Personalized Learning Paths

Employees can use digital badges as a roadmap for their professional development, identifying areas for improvement and setting personalized learning goals.

Elevate Team Spirits with Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls, a global leader in smart, sustainable buildings, implemented a credentialing program to enhance service quality and customer confidence.  By harnessing the power of digital badges as symbols of achievement and proficiency, employees were inspired to engage in training initiatives, resulting in a 95% adoption rate of digital credentials.

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Empowering Employees with Digital Badges 

With an understanding of the significance of celebrating and validating employees' skills, consider the following questions to ensure you are maximizing efforts to empower your employees for success.

Phase 1: Setting Clear Goals and Objectives

Phase 2: Identifying and Issuing Meaningful Credentials

Phase 3: Communicating Benefits

Phase 4: Measuring Impact and ROI

Phase 5: Providing Resources and Support

Phase 6: Staying Updated

Addressing these questions can move your organization beyond basic recognition and create an environment where employees invest in continuous learning.

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