Training of Employees – Need and Importance of Training

Training of employees takes place after orientation takes place. Training is the process of enhancing the skills, capabilities and knowledge of employees for doing a particular job. The training process moulds the thinking of employees and leads to quality performance of employees. Staff Training is continuous and never-ending in UTCATS.

Importance of Training

Training is crucial for organizational development and success. It is fruitful to both employers and employees of an organization. An employee will become more efficient and productive if he is trained well.

Training is given on four basic grounds:

1. New candidates who join an organization are given training. This training familiarizes them with the organizational mission, vision, rules and regulations, and working conditions.
2. The existing employees are trained to refresh and enhance their knowledge.
3. If any updations and amendments take place in therapy strategy, training is given to cope with those changes.
4. When promotion and career growth become important. Training is given so that employees are prepared to share the responsibilities of the higher-level job.

The benefits of training can be summed up as:

1. Improves morale of employees- Training helps the employee to get job security and job satisfaction. The more satisfied the employee is and the greater is his morale, the more he will contribute to organizational success and the lesser will be employee absenteeism and turnover.
2. Less supervision- A well-trained employee will be well acquainted with the job and will need less supervision. Thus, there will be less waste of time and effort.
3. Fewer accidents- Errors are likely to occur if the employees lack the knowledge and skills required for doing a particular job. The more trained an employee is, the fewer the chances of committing accidents on the job and the more proficient the employee becomes.
4. Chances of promotion- Employees acquire skills and efficiency during training. They become more eligible for the promotion. They become an asset to the organization.
5. Increased productivity- Training improves the efficiency and productivity of employees. Well-trained employees show both quantity and quality performance. There is less wastage of time, money, and resources if employees are properly trained.