Training and Development

Advantages of Training include:

• Reduced Waste

• Change is easier to manage

• Staff may leave for better paid jobs

• Working time is lost when training

Disadvantages of Training include:

• Staff may leave for better paid jobs.

• Fewer accidents.

• Staff are less productive.

• Financial cost can be high.

Training which is done within the business is called:

• Off-the-Job

• On-the-Job

Example of On-the-Job may include:

• Demonstrations

• Mentoring

• Lectures

• Online Learning

Off-the-Job training may include:

• Lecture

• Twilight Sessions

• Mentoring

• Online and Open Learning

Employees not having to travel for training is an advantage of:

• On-the-Job Training

• Off-the-Job Training

• Induction Training

• External Recruitment

Induction Training is carried out:

• When an employee leaves

• On an employees first day

• On an employees first month

• For internally recruited employees only