Professional Growth If they’re serious about their work, employees will want to improve in their field. In fact, most employees in this study rated training opportunities as highly important career benefits, with job-specific training at the top (54%). The best part about providing opportunities for professional growth is that it is mutually beneficial — employees get to feel more competent, and employers get to have more competent employees! Take advantage of this arrangement by offering ways for employees to sharpen their skills and knowledge, such as conferences, mentoring programs, online courses, or even tuition reimbursement.