Prima Consultancy

Employee training not only provides benefits to the individual, but also to the business, helping your company to continue running effectively. However, once you have given your employee induction training, is there a need for any further training?

Of course some training is mandatory for example, drivers in the logistics industry undertaking Driver CPC, workers in construction gaining a CSCS card, organisations ensuring they have sufficient First Aid trained personnel for the size if their business, however additional training can be of huge benefit to any organisation

There are a number of reasons to suggest that induction training should only be the first step of a longer-term process. Regular training is well worth the investment because building up the skills within the business will effectively will increase the company's bottom line.

It is important to remember is that any effective employee development is based on a progression of benefits for both the company and the individual. These start with improvements in an individual's performance, which then results in a positive impact within his or her workplace and ultimately the whole organisation, increasing profitability. Importantly it may also result in reduced turnover of staff and an enhancement of the organisations image.

The next thing to consider is that resources used in the development activity must be used wisely. So, assessing the benefits of employee training is not just about feedback from a training exercise. Such feedback may indicate that people enjoyed the activity or felt it was useful, but managers' must look beyond that. Ultimately, the real benefits of employee training lie in the transfer of learning into the workplace. So feedback must also assess such things as what has been learned; how it is being used and what impact it is having at work. Just as importantly weaknesses can be ironed out and systems put in place to address these. With regular training, a business can more easily identify any skill gaps within the existing workforce and by identifying these early; there is time to train staff in the areas of concern so they can fulfil their role more effectively. With the help of training, dissatisfaction, complaints, absenteeism and turnover can be reduced among the employees.

Industries are constantly changing and so it is important for a business to develop to avoid being left behind. It's also important to make sure your business is complying with any industry regulations, which can be achieved through ongoing training, making sure your staff's skills and knowledge are up-to-date.

From the point of view of a business owner, standing still may kill any business, so by ensuring staff are constantly trained; you will continue to move forward and remain competitive within the marketplace.

This is all fine from an employee's perspective but how does it feel to the individual?

The employer may now well feel supported within their work which in turn could result in shared learning with his or her peers. The morale of the individual is increased if they are given up-to-date quality training. A good training programme will mould employees' attitude to achieve support for organisational activities and to obtain greater cooperation and loyalty.

Vitally the employee will feel they are a valuable asset

Finally I wonder how many reading this will have researched the bracketed sub heading 'sine qua non'?