Is learning and training in the workplace intended to bring value to the employee or the employer?  This may seem like an elementary question.  Shouldn't both recieve benefits from learning and training opportunities?  The answer is yes.  And no.  But more yes. As the employer, one may think that if training opportunities are increased, the employee base will become more efficient producers.  As the employee, one may think that if the training opportunities  increase, their resume becomes more attractive to comparable companies.  The employer may offer training opportunities or even be willing to provide tuition reimbursement but they must first make sure that their work environment is attractive and offers enough incentive so that employees will not take advantage and then run.  Training and educational opportunities are valuable ways to keep employees loyal to their jobs.  To read more about employee loyalty click here.