Keeping it Cozy: Why Businesses Should Provide Comfortable Digital Spaces for Learning

School is back in session! All around the world, students are flocking to the library to catch some quality study time. And why are they so drawn to the library? — because it’s a comfortable environment that stimulates curiosity, making it easy to focus and learn. 

Once out in the “real world”, many people lose that spirit of curiosity in their careers. This is bad for business, too—research from Gallup states actively disengaged employees report miserable work experiences and are generally poorly managed. Unhappy employees can negatively impact everything from customer service and guest reviews to your bottom line. 

On the other hand, LinkedIn’s 2018 Workplace Learning Report revealed 94% of employees would remain at a company longer if offered opportunities for professional development. And according to an extensive study by Gallup across over 49,000 business units, 1.2 million employees, and 22 organizations globally, employee development results in: