Employee training is instrumental for closing knowledge and talent gaps, improving performance, and boosting job satisfaction and morale.
But hectic employee schedules, a dispersed workforce, and diverse learning habits are just some of the roadblocks that stand in the way of a successful training program.
Understanding the foundations of employee training and implementing best practices will help you create, execute, and evaluate a successful training program.
If you’re new to employee training or simply want a refresher, I’ve put together this summary that explains the basics, offers technology-based solutions to automate some of the most common tasks, and provides tips for conducting successful training sessions.
What Is Employee Training?
Employee training is a program or process that provides and augments employee knowledge, technical skills, value creation, and efficiency required to fulfill a specific role within an organization. Typically, employee training begins after orientation and generally continues throughout the employee’s lifecycle. Practical employee training is periodic and offered at regular intervals.
You’ll typically see the term employee training and development used together. Although both concepts share common goals, there is a slight distinction between the two ideas.
Employee training focuses on learning the basic skills and knowledge required to occupy a spe… Read More