Training and Development

• what is training?

  increasing the knowledge and skills of employees so that they can do their job more effectivley
• what is development?

  creating opportunities for employees to acquire a broader set of skills to prepare them for future roles
• what is induction training?

  initial training for people starting a job. typically includes an introduction to the business and a health and safety briefing
• why train staff?

  • provide higher quality
  • improve labour productivity
  • increase workforce flexibility
  • increase motivation
  • less need for supervision
  • improved HR competitiveness
• advantages of induction training?

  • faster integration
  • become productive quicker
  • cultural integration
  • reduced turnover
  • reduced risk of accidents
• disadvantages of induction training?

  • cost
  • information overload
  • generic content
• advantages of on the job training?

  • effective
  • low cost
  • productive
  • cultural integration
• disadvantages of on the job training?

  • quality of training may be poor
  • skills or processes may be missed
  • limited exposure
  • bad habits are passed on
• advantages of off the job training?

  • more effective
  • more thourough
  • exposure
  • networking opportunities
• disadvantages of off the job training?

  • cost
  • employee will be off work
  • relevance
• what is the difference between training and development?

  Training focuses on improving specific skills for current job tasks, while development focuses on preparing for future roles and overall growth.
• costs of training?

  • disruption to productivity
  • paying for training
  • opportunity costs