Introduction
Training and development refer to the educational process within an organization created to develop the awareness and skills of employees while providing information and education on how to perform specific tasks better.
In Human Resources Management, employee Training and development is defined as a method used by an association to expand the skills and performance of the employees. It is an educational tool that consists of information and instruction to sharpen existing skills and introduce new concepts and knowledge to improve employee performance. A practical training and development initiative based on training needs analysis helps the company enhance working human resources skills and improve productivity.
Objective and Purpose of training and development
- Lower Attrition
- Foster leadership
- Prepare for upcoming challenges
- Growth of the company
- Increased Productivity
- .Quality Improvement
- Learning rime reduction
- Safety first
- Employee turnover reduction
- Keep updated with technology
- Effective management
Video1: Developing Training Objectives (Source: www.youtube.com,2018)
Effects of Training and Development on an organization
- Improving task management
- Targeting required skills
- Encouraging continuous improvement
- Instilling confidence
- Clarifying expectation
- Enhancing employee engagement
Training and Development process
Image 1: Training and Development process (Source:www.lumenlearning.com,2018)
Types of Training and development
- Technical training
- Quality training
- Skill training
- soft skill training
- Professional training
What are the benefits of training and development
- Investing in staff training and development increases work pleasure and self-esteem
- Reducing the employee turnover
- Inspiration to work hard
- Improvement of the process efficiency, resulting in financial benefits
- Aids in the adoption of new technology and process
- Increases strategy and product innovation.
Literature Reviews
"We now accept the fact that learning is a lifelong process of keeping abreast of change. And the most pressing task is to teach people how to learn"(Peter Drucker).
"You do not learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing, and by falling over" (Richard Branson).
"Change is the result of all true learning" (Leo Buscaglia).
Global context
AMAZON
Amazon.com is an e-commerce company that is directed by main principles like customer obsession, innovation, operational excellence, and long-term thinking.
245,000.00 employees are working globally.
Training Offered An intensive, month-long session and leadership program before hiring.
"We are a company of pioneers. We seek out people who want to make bold bets, take ownership and get their energy from inventing on behalf of customers," says Amazon Management.
Training and development are considered as a strategy for growth in every organization. It is adopted by the organization to fill the gap between skills and future opportunities. These training programs enhance skills, improve efficiency and productivity, and growth opportunities for employees.
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Well presented post Mihirani. You have explained the theoretical part of training and development. Providing training and development to employees allows employers to identify the knowledge and skills they want their employees to have. Beyond the typical training methods, organizations have introduced new implements for training and development.so, I have created a blog about How to use Video games as a training and development method.
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Training and development is one of the main functions of the human resource management department. Training refers to a systematic setup where employees are instructed and taught matters of technical knowledge related to their jobs. Development refers to the overall holistic and educational growth and maturity of people in managerial positions. Training and development in human resource management is the foundation for getting the best out of each and every employee. Thanks for sharing.
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ReplyDelete'The day we stop Learning is the day we Die". Which shows how essential is continuous learning for life, Very Few organizations identified the value of this and provides the space for their employees to Improve their Skills through continuous Training and development.Ultimately creating the best work force and going forward an unstoppable journey as an organization where every organization dreams to be.
ReplyDeleteFor organizations to reap the benefits of their investment, there is a great need for effective management of training and development programs. However, the most valuable asset of all organizations under the tough and powerful competition is the human resource. Training and development is a tool that helps people to test their skills. Therefore, training and development is crucial to enhance the productivity of organizational employees.
ReplyDeleteEmployee training and development refers to the continued efforts of a company to boost the performance of its employees. This is not only serves as a motivation, but it also enables the organization to create a highly skilled workforce. Even though the terms “training” and “development” are used interchangeably, there are differences between the two concepts and related to the scope of their applications. Essentially, a training comes with very precise and measurable goals such as learning how to perform a particular job functions. A developmental program acquiring broader skills that can be applied in a wide range of situations such as decision-making, communication, and leadership.
ReplyDeleteTraining and Development helps to
ReplyDelete*Improve employee preparation and advancement to builds work satisfaction and confidence.
*Minimize employee turnover.
*Builds employee inspiration.
*Builds efficiencies in measures, bringing about monetary benefit.
*Builds ability to embrace new advances and techniques.
*Builds development in systems and techniques.
Training and Development is an organizational sub system that focuses on improving the performance of individuals and groups. Training is an educational process that involves sharpening skills, concepts, changing attitudes, and gaining more knowledge in order to improve employee performance. Employee training that is both effective and efficient helps in the development of skills and knowledge, which ultimately helps in the improvement of a company.
ReplyDeleteAccording to Isabel Thottam, 10 companies with awesome training and development programs are as follows
ReplyDelete1. Seattle Genetics
2. SAS
3. Amazon
4. Bonobos
5. AT&T
6. Randstad US
7. Paychex
8. CyberCoders
9. Schneider Electric
10. Marriott International Inc.
Training and Development has to be continuous process in every organization which will enhance and enlighten the knowledge of its employees. Employee knowledge enhancement is one of the biggest asset the company an inculcate which can be utilized for the betterment of the company itself. L&D should not be restricted only for book knowledge base as you have correctly mentioned, an employee should be mauled in all aspects, such as soft skills, interpersonal skills, technical skills, on job enhancement etc. Thereby the employee will be 360 degree qualified person to take on any challenge and convert it to an opportunity that will benefit the company. Companies do follow the strategy of identifying true potential employee and mauled them from the beginning to making him future ready to take up higher positions in the same company, in which employee retention is confirmed and also company asset is taken care by the same company itself. Thank You.
ReplyDeleteWhen employees receive the necessary training, this will better perform their job responsibilities by increasing their awareness of safety practices and correct procedures for basic tasks, as well as a deeper understanding of the industry and responsibilities. A structured training and development plan ensures that employees have consistent experience and basic knowledge to perform the required tasks, improves job satisfaction and morale, increases productivity, and earns more profits. Worth to read.
ReplyDeleteWhen it is come to enhance the productivity and efficiency of the employees, learning and development is playing a major role. In order to implement a better learning and development culture it is very important to identify the knowledge gaps and training needs, make personal development plans and set up a system to monitoring and coaching. Good article Mihirani.
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