HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT NOTES

3. Employee training and Development

1. Introduction to Training & Development

Employee training and development is the process of enhancing employees' skills, knowledge, and abilities to improve their performance and career growth.

Training focuses on improving job-specific skills.

Development focuses on long-term career growth and leadership abilities.

2. Importance of Training & Development

Increases employee productivity and efficiency.

Enhances job satisfaction and employee engagement.

Reduces errors, workplace accidents, and operational costs.

Improves employee retention and career advancement.

Helps organizations adapt to new technologies and trends.

3. Types of Training

a) On-the-Job Training (OJT)

Training that happens in the workplace while performing tasks.

Methods: Job rotation, mentoring, shadowing, apprenticeships.

Advantages: Cost-effective, practical, immediate application.

Disadvantages: Can disrupt regular work, dependent on trainer quality.

b) Off-the-Job Training

Training conducted outside the workplace.

Methods: Workshops, seminars, simulations, online courses.

Advantages: Provides structured learning, access to expert trainers.

Disadvantages: Expensive, may not be directly applicable to the job.

c) Technical Training

Focuses on specific job-related skills (e.g., IT training, machine operation).

d) Soft Skills Training

Improves communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

e) Compliance Training

Ensures employees understand workplace policies, ethics, and safety regulations.

4. Employee Development

Development focuses on long-term career growth and leadership preparation.

a) Methods of Employee Development

Leadership Training – Prepares employees for management roles.

Career Planning & Coaching – Helps employees set career goals

Succession Planning – Identifies and develops future leaders within the organization

Cross-Training – Employees learn multiple roles to increase flexibility and adaptability.

5. Training & Development Process

1. Needs Assessment – Identifying skill gaps and training requirements.

2. Setting Training Objectives – Defining clear learning goals.

3. Designing the Training Program – Choosing methods, materials, and trainers.

4. Implementation – Delivering the training through selected methods.

5. Evaluation & Feedback – Measuring

training effectiveness and making improvements.