Instruments to Support Lifelong Learning-the Context of an Employee's Career Development

Abstract

Research background: The need for lifelong learning should be considered for all categories of labor resources. This study takes into account the context of this process in relation to employees for whom the most important thing is to maintain employment, promotion in the workplace or professional promotion. Lifelong learning, enabling continuous updating of qualifications, ensures a better competitive position on the labor market. Research methodology: The basis of the analyzes carried out in this research are studies conducted in Polish organizations by experts from the Institute of Labor and Social Affairs, including the author. The research was quantitative (interview questionnaire) and qualitative (group interviews). Results: The research work hypothesis was: Most organizations in Poland do not apply statute defined methods of supporting employee careers. This hypothesis has been verified positively. Polish enterprises have a very limited scope, and in most cases do not use tools supporting employee education at all. Novelty: An innovative approach in the development is to indicate the relationship between the possibility of supporting the process of employee education and the course of their professional career.