Recruitment, Selection And Training Of Employees: The Importance Of Training And The Methods Of Training (Copy)
Cheat Sheet: 2.3.2 Training Employees
Importance of Training
| For Business | For Employees |
|---|---|
| Improves productivity and quality | Builds skills and knowledge |
| Reduces accidents and mistakes | Increases confidence |
| Enhances competitiveness | Improves job satisfaction |
| Supports introduction of new technology | Raises motivation and morale |
| Reduces labour turnover | Provides promotion opportunities |
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Types of Training
| Type | Features | Example | Benefits | Limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Induction Training | Introduces new employees to job, rules, colleagues | Orientation week in a bank | Helps employees settle quickly, reduces mistakes | Adds short-term cost, takes time |
| On-the-Job Training | Learning by working under supervision | Factory worker shown how to use machine | Cheap, practical, specific to company | May pass on bad habits, less professional |
| Off-the-Job Training | Training away from workplace, formal courses | IT staff attending coding workshop | Specialist trainers, wider skills, new ideas | Expensive, employee absent from work |
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Choosing Training Method
| Situation | Best Training | Justification |
|---|---|---|
| New employee joining | Induction | Helps settle quickly & understand workplace |
| Teaching basic job skills | On-the-job | Practical, immediate application |
| Specialist/technical skill | Off-the-job | Access to experts, advanced learning |
| Large workforce needing quick training | On-the-job | Cheap, fast, done at workplace |
Quick Revision Bullets
- Training = improves skills, efficiency, safety, morale
- Induction = orientation, settling in → short-term cost
- On-the-job = practical, cheap → may be less professional
- Off-the-job = specialist, new skills → costly, time away
- Benefits both business (efficiency, competitiveness) and employees (skills, promotion)
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