Training

• What is the definition of training?

  Work-related education for employees
• Why does the need for training arise in a firm?

  When required skills exceed current employee skills
• What are the common reasons for needing training in a firm?

  1. Restructuring of the firm
  2. High labour turnover
  3. Changes in legislation
  4. Development of new products and services
• What is one benefit of training for new employees?

  Helps reach expected performance levels
• How does training improve a company's image?

  Customers gain confidence in well-trained staff
• What effect does training have on employee adaptability?

  Encourages effective dealing with change
• How does training impact costs for a company?

  Reduces costs from injuries and poor quality
• What is a key outcome of a knowledgeable workforce?

  Increased motivation and job satisfaction
• What are the methods of training mentioned?

  1. Induction
  2. On the job
  3. Off the job
• What is the purpose of induction training?

  To introduce a new employee to their role
• What is one advantage of a tour of premises during training?

  Reduces labour costs
• What is a disadvantage of health and safety information training?

  It can discourage induction
• What is one advantage of on-the-job training?

  High-quality training from experts
• What is a disadvantage of off-the-job training?

  High training costs and productivity decreases
• How does on-the-job training differ from off-the-job training?

  On-the-job occurs at the workplace, off-site does not
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of on-the-job training?

  Advantages:

  • Less interrupted
  • High-quality training from experts

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • May pick up bad habits
  • Poor concentration due to interruptions
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of off-the-job training?

  Advantages:

  • High-quality training from experts
  • Less interrupted

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • High training costs
  • Productivity decreases
• What is redeployment?

  Moving employees to different jobs or locations
• Why is redeployment beneficial for employees?

  It maintains job security for at-risk employees
• How does redeployment improve employee morale?

  Employees keep a role in the company
• What does redeployment help retain in an organization?

  Valuable skills, knowledge, and experience
• What is redundancy in the workplace?

  Dismissal due to a job no longer existing
• What can cause redundancy in a business?

  Changes in business operations or closure
• What are the two types of redundancies?

  Compulsory and non-compulsory
• What are some ways organizations can avoid redundancies in the short term?

  • Stopping or reducing overtime
  • Implementing pay freezes
  • Allowing natural wastage
  • Cutting worker hours
• How can offering a voluntary redundancy package help organizations?

  It may avoid compulsory redundancies altogether
• What is required during the redundancy process?

  Extensive consultation with trade unions and employees
• What rights do employees have regarding redundancy selection?

  They have the right not to be unfairly selected
• What must be carefully identified to avoid unfair dismissal accusations?

  Employees selected for redundancy
• What may employees be entitled to if made redundant?

  Redundancy pay based on length of service
• What right do employees under notice of redundancy have?

  Reasonable time off to look for a new job
• What do well-designed redundancy programs offer employees?

  • Refreshing interview skills
  • Redrafting CVs
  • Responding effectively to job ads