France workforce faces training gaps as 56% of employees renounce professional development

A survey conducted by Fasterclass among 3,600 active workers in France reveals that 56% of employees have previously renounced requesting professional training. The study highlights a significant gap between the desire to remain competitive and the actual time invested in skill development. Approximately 67% of French workers spend less than 30 minutes per week on continuous training, while 36% dedicate no time at all due to lack of availability.

This trend poses economic risks, including eroding productivity and weakened competitiveness, particularly as industries prepare for technological shifts like artificial intelligence. Experts suggest this lack of investment leads to a loss of human capital and slows innovation within the value chain.

In response to such needs, institutions like Cnam provide training advisors to assist various groups, including employees, job seekers, and companies. These advisors help individuals design professional projects, such as skill development or career changes, by identifying motivations and navigating funding mechanisms like the CPF.