Importance of Training and Development

Introduction

Great people are still at the core of any companies’ success. Hiring new employees will not guarantee that they will be the future success. Because technology develops, Facts change, the industry never remains static for long. Organizations can’t depend on employee development on their own. If the organization wants perfect employees to succeed in their business training and development is one way to boost it up. (Atif Khan, 2021).

Learning Opportunities

Employees get the benefit of learning opportunities for learning new things and some upskill to keep up with the latest technologies and development. This will provide employees to learn new ways to do their job or do the current job in a better way

Addressing Weaknesses and Strength Development

It is very important to know employees’ weaknesses. In a working environment, weaknesses mean skill gaps to the success of the business. There are training methods that can fill such gaps and build their strengths. Training programs are designed to help focus on their strength and further work development.

Improve the performance

Well-trained employees perform better very effective than non-trained employees. The training will show them a very good understanding of their current role and responsibilities. Researches show that most of the employees don’t know the organization's goals and techniques, which can be exceptionally difficult once it involves their ability to measure up to the company’s expectations. Continuous training can reduce such informational gaps and employees will get understand about latest changes that can implement their everyday practice and overall

Lowered Turnover and Increase retention

When the employees are satisfied with their jobs there is no need to worry about turnover. Staff highly value their own professional growth and career opportunities. Data shows that most millennials believe that learning is the key to their success. Employees are motivated to learn more and willing to spend their money and time on this. if the company not doing enough to support, they will look for other opportunities. If the organization is able to provide all these opportunities and develop their skills employees have no desire to leave. This will increase retention.

Enable consistency

The organization has procedures, policies, and guidelines that employees need to follow. With the training and development programs consistent can be achieved. Because all employees share same knowledge and experience. (Elaine Bennett. 2019).

Increase customer satisfaction & the Organization’s reputation

Well-trained satisfied staff comes better customer service leads to higher customer satisfaction. Happy customers are the brand promoters likewise they will recommend friends families colleagues about the organization's brands bringing more profit.

Following are types of training methods used for organization employee training and development

Instructor-led Training
Coaching or Mentoring
e-Learning
Lectures
Role-playing
On-the-job Training
Group Discussion and Activities
Simulation Employee Training
Management-specific Activities
Case Studies or Reading Materials

Conclusion

Employee output and career development opportunities are the main purpose and organization performance constancy. Training and development consider as strategies for the growth of the organization, and they will fill the gap between skills and future opportunities. These training programs will improve, efficiency productivity, skills, attitude and improve knowledge of employees to run the business efficiently, and it should be the main strategy of the human resources department. To get better results to need of evaluation and must be appropriate for the persons and situations. The feedback of the learner is the most important.

References

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Elaine Bennett. (2019).Importance of Training and Development in the Workplace - ReviewStories. [online] Available at: https://thereviewstories.com/training-and-development/ [Accessed 29 Nov. 2021].

SOCO Sales Training (2021). Importance of Training and Development in the Workplace. [online] SOCO Sales Training. Available at: https://www.socoselling.com/importance-of-training-and-development-in-the-workplace/ [Accessed 29 Nov. 2021].

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