Education as an investment in the future of individuals and companies

Companies invest heavily in employee education, yet the return on these investments is often unclear. What matters is not the amount spent, but how people development is linked to performance, decision-making and real-world practice.

The article published in Hospodářské noviny examines when employee education becomes a genuine investment and when it remains merely a cost item. Data from the Czech Statistical Office show that more than 90% of companies with ten or more employees invest in education, yet it is not always evident whether these activities translate into higher performance and competitiveness.

The text highlights that the key to return on investment lies in the transfer of competencies into practice. If education remains detached from everyday work, decision-making and career development, its impact diminishes. This is where institutions such as NEWTON University respond by consistently linking academic frameworks with real market needs through practical projects, case studies and participants’ individual professional objectives.

An important role is also played by artificial intelligence. The focus is not on teaching specific tools, but on changing the way people learn, process information and make decisions under uncertainty. AI accelerates feedback, enables personalised learning and strengthens the transferability of skills across disciplines.

The article also points out that the return on education often becomes visible only in the long term. A strong indicator is the ongoing relationship with alumni who return as mentors, lecturers or partners. From an economic perspective, education thus functions as an investment with cumulative returns rather than a one-off benefit.

Source: Hospodářské noviny