#2.2 : Training of Employees Flashcards
What is the importance of training?
Training is vital for organizational development and success. It is beneficial to both employers and employees of an organization. Proper training will make an employee more efficient and productive in doing his work.
2 basic grounds on training
New candidates and Existing employees
They are given training on organizational mission, vision, rules, and regulations, as well as the working conditions. This will help them know and understand the company better.
new candidates
They are given the training to refresh and enhance their knowledge and to cope with any updates and amendments in technology or machinery used by the company.
existing employees
5 benefits of employee training
Improves morale of employees, Less supervision, Fewer accidents, Chances of promotion, and Increased productivity
Training offers job security and job satisfaction. When the level of satisfaction of employees is high, the ______ ____ ________ of employees follows.
level of morale
When an employee is well acquainted with the job, ___ _________ is required. This will result in less wastage of time and effort.
less supervision
Training will lessen the chances of committing these ______ and _______ on the job and will develop proficiency among employees.
errors and accidents
Since the acquisition of skills and efficiency happens during training, employees become more eligible for _________ and eventually become an asset to the organization.
promotion
A well-trained employee will show both quality and quantity performance. Also, the wastage of ______, _______, and __________ is lessened if employees are properly trained.
time, money, and resources
4 Ways/Methods of Training
Induction, Refresher, On the Job, and Off the Job training
It is given to new employees to make them feel that they are part of the organization. The policies and rules and regulations of the organization, as well as the work culture, are discussed at this level.
Induction Training
Why should the Induction Training be short and crisp?
Because too much information on the day of joining will frighten them.
It is given to existing employees to prepare them for more responsible positions or refresh them to keep pace with the changing times.
Refresher Training
It is given to employees inside the workplace by their superiors and Bosses. Managers meet their team members regularly, train them on new technologies to help them cope with the changes, and make them capable to handle bigger responsibilities as well.
On the Job Training
OTJ training where the manager assigns job responsibilities to his members, monitors their performance, points out their mistakes, provides them feedbacks, and gives suggestions for improvement.
coaching
OTJ training where employees move from one position to another to acquaint them with newer roles and challenges and to enable them to perform any type of task as well.
Job Rotation
A training provided away from the workplace or actual working conditions.
Off the Job training
OFJ training that is effective when training needs are given to a larger audience. A common platform is used in the discussion of the latest developments, new technologies, and case studies relevant to the work assignment of employees.
Seminars/Conferences
OFJ training of employees in an artificial environment that closely resembles the actual working conditions within an organization.
Simulation Exercise
OFJ training where employees are trained to use the instrument/equipment which they would be using at work.
Vestibule Trainings
5 Steps in Employee Training Program
- Identify training needs
- Prepare the trainer
- Prepare the trainee
- Explain and demonstrate the operations
- Follow up and feedback