Five Common Workplace Challenges That Training Can Solve

Training often gets treated as a separate, standalone activity—something that happens outside the flow of daily work.

But what if your training could actually shape how you work in your day-to-day?

The most effective training isn’t just about learning new skills; it’s about tackling the challenges you face and driving toward your goals.

As we move into 2025, the organizations that will thrive are the ones that integrate training with their business objectives, using it as a strategic tool to solve problems and boost performance.

In this blog, we’ll explore five common workplace challenges and show how the right training, aligned with your specific goals, can transform your work—and set you up for success in the year ahead.

This article will consider:

• Challenge #1: My File Management Is Messy
• Challenge #2: I'm Wasting Too Much Time On Routine Tasks
• Challenge #3: I Have No Work-Life Balance and It's Becoming a Problem
• Challenge #4: Employee Engagement Is At an All-Time Low and It's Getting Harder to Keep My Star Employees
• Challenge #5: I Need to Get My Team On the Same Page
• Looking for Ways to Overcome Common Workplace Challenges? Employee Training Can Help!

Challenge #1: My File Management Is Messy

You are spending way too much time at work looking for files. 

Let's use an example. You create a document and send it to your colleague for comments. He saves it on his desktop, makes changes and sends it to his manager. She saves it in a folder and sends it back to you both. You correct a few formatting issues and save it. 

Now, fast forward six weeks later. You're all looking for the FINAL version, but there are multiple versions floating around. 

The reality is that file management is not just about folders and naming conventions. It's about being able to find the documents that you need when you need them. It's about having confidence that the file you're submitting to the powers that be is actually the finalized version. 

How Can Training Help? 

When it comes to better managing your files, look no further than SharePoint. 

It integrates effortlessly with OneDrive and Teams, helping you keep your team on the same page, and using the programs that you're already using every day. Many people know a little bit about SharePoint, but so many are not tapping into its full potential to keep your documents better organized.

Learn more about how SharePoint can help you: 

1. The SharePoint Starting Point: The Basics
2. Microsoft 365 Integrating with OneDrive, Teams, and SharePoint
3. SharePoint Site Owner Essentials
4. Advanced SharePoint Site Management for Owners

Challenge #2: I'm Wasting Too Much Time On Routine Tasks

Is your to-do list more of a "never get done" list? Are all the tasks that you need to do becoming unmanageable? 

Are you getting bogged down with the day-to-day and finding you don't have time for higher-level strategy or leading your team? 

If your journey to greater success is becoming too much to handle alone, it sounds like you need a copilot (Microsoft Copilot that is!). 

How Can Training Take Your Productivity to the Next Level? 

Microsoft Copilot is amazing at taking all those little tasks off your plate and lightening your workload. Here are just some of the ways that it can be used: 

• Automating Data Analysis: Quickly generate insights and summaries in Excel or Power BI without the manual work.
• Streamlining Communication: Draft emails, create meeting agendas, or summarize Teams chats in no time.
• Simplifying Document Creation: Let Copilot help you generate reports, proposals, or presentations with ease.
• Taking Meeting Minutes: Automatically capture meeting notes, highlight key points, and even generate action items for you.
• Effortless Excel Calculations: Use Copilot to perform complex calculations or quickly organize and analyze large data sets.

And while you can take the time guessing and testing before coming up with the perfect prompts, why not let us help you get it done? Learn how to unleash the power of Copilot in your role with one of our courses: 

1. Copilot for the Modern Workplace
2. Getting Started with Copilot and Your Microsoft Applications
3. Mastering Copilot and AI in the Modern Workplace

Challenge #3: I Have No Work-Life Balance and It's Becoming a Problem 

You've automated what you can and gotten AI to help you out, but you're still finding it harder to juggle work and personal life. Deadlines are piling up, your emails never stop coming, and your to-do list just keeps growing. The time spent at work seems to be getting longer and longer, and you find yourself checking emails late into the night. 

This is not sustainable. Without getting a handle on how you're using your time and learning to use the right tools and strategies, you're heading down the path to burnout.

How Can Training Help You Avoid Burnout and Improve Your Time Management? 

Effective time management can be learned. But how are you going to do so? What tools will you use to make it possible? 

You don't have time to look through our site to find the perfect course, so take this one: Become Great with Time Management Skills and Microsoft Outlook Tools. 

Our revolutionary GREAT series is designed for busy professionals like yourself. In just one day, we help you better manage your time, while also sharing the Outlook hacks that will help you put these strategies into place. 

Challenge #4: Employee Engagement Is At an All-Time Low and It's Getting Harder to Keep My Star Employees

If you feel like your employees are less engaged, you are not imagining it. 

Consider some statistics: 

• Only 30% of employees describe themselves as engaged
• As many as 85% of employees are thinking about changing jobs this year, up from 67% last year
• 82% of employees say that technology is a significant factor in determining their engagement at work

Helping your high-performing employees feel engaged can be a daunting task. It takes into account your company culture, how issues in the workplace are handled, and so much more.

How Can Training Help with Employee Retention?

While there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, prioritizing your team’s professional development is key to boosting employee engagement and retention. In fact, 87% of millennials consider opportunities for professional growth to be extremely important.

It’s no surprise. Today’s employees want more than just recognition—they want to feel valued through tangible investments in their growth. A pizza party may be appreciated, but offering training opportunities shows your commitment to fostering a workplace culture that helps employees reach their full potential and achieve greater success.

Interested in discussing your training strategy? Book a session with our team today and we will look at your current and future needs and find solutions that enhance productivity and help your employees excel in their roles.

Let’s start crafting a plan that works for you and helps your employees feel valued! 

Challenge #5: I Need to Get My Team On the Same Page 

As long as there have been workplaces, there have been communication challenges. However, with today's hybrid and remote teams, along with the fact that most of our communication is happening online, these workplace issues seem to be going from bad to worse. 

Miscommunication, missed deadlines, and unclear expectations are just a few signs that your team isn’t aligned. Whether it’s across departments or within the same team, poor communication can quickly lead to confusion and delays. 

How Can Training Help with a Lack of Communication?

Training in business writing, government briefing notes, and minute taking can significantly enhance clarity and efficiency in your workplace. These essential skills help ensure that messages are clear, concise, and effective—whether you are drafting a report, preparing a briefing, or taking notes during meetings.

Consider these training options to strengthen your team’s communication:

1. Business Writing That Works
2. Government Briefing Notes
3. Minute Taking Essentials

Looking for Ways to Overcome Common Workplace Challenges? Employee Training Can Help!

At The Great Canadian Training & Consulting Company, we’re committed to helping you overcome workplace challenges and elevate your team’s potential. Whether it’s improving communication, streamlining processes, or enhancing employee engagement, our training programs are designed to equip your team with the skills they need to succeed.

What sets us apart is our ability to customize training specifically to align with your organization's unique goals and challenges. We work with you to tailor the content to your needs and can even incorporate your own working files to make the learning experience even more relevant and impactful.

With a focus on practical, real-world learning, Great Canadian Training is here to support your organization every step of the way. Let us help you create a workplace culture that thrives on growth, collaboration, and success.

Ready to get started? Reach out today and discover why Great Canadian Training is the partner you can trust to take your team to the next level!