This
article describes the elements of a successful employee
training program. It explains the distinction between
training and education, along with a discussion of
why soft skills training initiatives are less effective
than skills-based approaches. The critical role of
the training manager in implementing a training program
and the important considerations when developing a
strategic training plan are also discussed. It also
discusses several key factors that determine how employee
training programs can best support company profitability.
Today,
with almost all companies providing some or the other
type of training to their employees, employee training
has become far more prevalent than it used to be earlier.
For some companies, training is a very formal process,
where entire departments are devoted to conducting
both initial and ongoing employee training programs.
While others bring in outside consultants to conduct
employee training sessions. The motivation for providing
such training too varies considerably from one organization
to another. A few companies are genuinely committed
to enhancing the skills and competencies of their
workforce, while others conduct training primarily
to meet required job safety regulations. Sadly, many
companies are not serious about the purpose of conducting
training. |
