Training of employees takes place after orientation takes place. Training is the process of enhancing the skills, capabilities and knowledge of employees for doing a particular job. Training process molds the thinking of employees and leads to quality performance of employees. It is continuous and never ending in nature.
Importance
of Training
Training is crucial for
organizational development and success. It is fruitful to both employers and employees
of an organization. An employee will become more efficient and productive if he
is trained well.
Training is given on four
basic grounds:
1. New candidates who join
an organization are given training. This training familiarize them with the
organizational mission, vision, rules and regulations and the working
conditions.
2. The existing employees
are trained to refresh and enhance their knowledge.
3. If any updating and
amendments take place in technology, training is given to cope up with those
changes. For instance, purchasing a new equipment, changes in technique of production,
computer impartment. The employees are trained about use of new equipment and
work methods.
4. When promotion and career growth becomes important. Training is given so that employees are prepared to share the responsibilities of the higher level job.
The
benefits of training can be summed up as:
1. Improves morale of
employees- Training helps the employee to get job security and job
satisfaction. The more satisfied the employee is and the greater is his morale,
the more he will contribute to organizational success and the lesser will be
employee absenteeism and turnover.
2. Less supervision- A well
trained employee will be well acquainted with the job and will need less of
supervision. Thus, there will be less wastage of time and efforts.
3. Fewer accidents- Errors
are likely to occur if the employees lack knowledge and skills required for
doing a particular job. The more trained an employee is, the less are the
chances of committing accidents in job and the more proficient the employee
becomes.
4. Chances of promotion-
Employees acquire skills and efficiency during training. They become more
eligible for promotion. They become an asset for the organization.
5. Increased productivity- Training improves
efficiency and productivity of employees. Well-trained employees show both
quantity and quality performance. There is less wastage of time, money and
resources if employees are properly trained