Importance of training and development in HRM
What is training and development (TD) in HRM
TD describes the formal, ongoing efforts within the organizations to
improve employee performance and self-actualization through various educational
methods and programs. “Training is the systematic development of the knowledge,
skills, and attitudes required by an individual to perform adequately a given
task or job”. (Source: A Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice, Kogan
Page, 8th Ed.,2001)
The objectives of TD
There are four other objectives as follows:
Individual - Help employees in achieving their personal goals, which in
turn enhances the individual contribution to an organization
Organizational - Assist the organization with its primary objective by
bringing individual effectiveness.
Functional - Maintain the department’s contribution at a level suitable
to the organization’s needs.
Societal - Ensure that an organization is ethically and socially
responsible for the needs and challenges of society.
How to implement a TD process
Figure 1: T&D; Source: ADDIE model
Analysis: Identify the performance gap
This phase involves identifying and clarifying the instructional
problem or from a training standpoint, identifying the performance gap and
desired outcomes.
Design: Identify the learning objectives
This phase involves defining specific learning objectives and
instructional strategies, structuring content and assessments.
Implementation: Deliver the performance solution
Implementation involves the development of the training framework,
including course curriculum, learning outcomes, and the learning space.
Evaluation: Evaluate the results relative to the performance objectives.
Evaluations are conducted to confirm that the learning resources meet the specifications established and to determine the training effectiveness and identification of required improvements.
The benefits of TD
- Improved employee performance
- Improved employee satisfaction and morale
- Build Team Spirit
- Addressing weaknesses
- Consistency
- Increased productivity and adherence to quality standards
- Increased innovation in new strategies and products
- Better Managerial Skills
- Reduced employee turnover
- Enhances company reputation and profile
Conclusion
Training and development is one of the key functions of human resources. Updating
the skills and knowledge of
employees in accordance with the
constantly changing environment
has become the most common and continuous task in any organization. By
implementing appropriate
employee training and development plans,
the organization can enhance or develop additional skills or abilities of employees
to improve performance and productivity, thereby achieving employee and organizational goals.
References
Michel Armstrong (2001), “A Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice”,
Kogan Page, 8th Editon.
QS Study: Objectives of training & development
Available at: https://qsstudy.com/business-studies/objective-training-development
Accessed [28.07.2021]
HRhelpboard: Training and Development Process [Online]
Available at: https://www.hrhelpboard.com/training-development/training-and-development-process.htm
Accessed [28.07.2021]
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ReplyDeleteThank you for your valuable comments Oshadha.
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DeleteEmployees development and training will help the employee to increase skills and improve the knowledge. Updating skills and knowledge improve the confidence of the employee minds. Skilled employee will go beyond the limits and work for company goal setting.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your valuable comments Sunith.
DeleteTraining and development refers to a, formal and continuous efforts made by organizations to improve the knowledge and performance of their employees through various learning methods and programs. Training and development is crucial for any organization as it has a direct impact organizational performance.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your valuable comments Rukmali.
DeleteEmployers can target the information and skills they want their employees to have by providing training and development. To increase productivity, training and development programs can teach staff new skills or update old ones.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your valuable comments Nadeeshan.
DeleteEmployers focus on improving and enhancing the soft and technical skills of its employees to enhance the productivity and the outcome of the organization. It has to be a continuous process as the employees need to be updated about the advancement in all aspects. L&D can be conducted internal (Online, Soft & Technical Skill development) as well as external (Physical and social activities) for the betterment of mental and physical health as well. Through external activities key attributions like team building, decision making etc can be developed for greater extent. Thank You.
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