E-Tip #276 - 8 Effective Employee Training Tips

In an ideal world, every employee you hire would arrive with all the skills and knowledge necessary to be the ideal employee you want. But this is the real world, and in the real world, your employees need to be trained on an ongoing basis.

The Value Of Well-Trained Employees Is Immeasurable.

The great thing about training is the message it sends to an employee. It shows that you are interested in them as a vital aspect of your success and that they will play a part in the company's future. Very few motivators are as positive as sending someone to training. To kick-start an effective employee training program, follow these 8 tips:

8 Employee Training Tips To Strengthen Your Team & Your Company's Morale.

1. Look At Training As An Investment, Not An Expense - True, good training will cost you some money, but you cannot put a price on the long-term investment in the growth and development of your workforce.

2. Focus On Your ROI - We all know that training is invaluable; however, you need to determine who would benefit the most from it.

3. Promote An Environment Of Continuous Learning - Business is faster-paced than ever before with people doing more work with fewer resources. And the way to leverage a person in today's challenging workforce is through continuous learning. That said, look for ways to improve your staff through the necessary training resources.

4. Test Run A Particular Training Program - Before rolling out a customized training program at your business, try it out on a small group, gather feedback and then retool the appropriate areas so that it meets the needs of your organization.

5. Focus On Quality Instructors And Material - Like a parent who wants the best education for their child, you should want the optimum education for your employees.
   And one of the best ways to get the most out of the training program is to ensure that the instructors have the right personality for your employees and the supporting documentation is not only easy to follow, but does not overwhelm your staff.

6. Where Will Training Be Conducted - Choosing an environment that is conducive to learning is identical to buying real estate: Location, location, location. Preferably, you want it to be free of distractions, noise, and interruptions.

7. Know Your Objective BEFORE The Training Starts - Another step in getting the most out of your training program is making sure they understand its objective and come to training with the right mindset.

8. Even Your Most Seasoned Employees Need Training -Training is not just for new employees; research has proven that everyone can benefit from further training - no matter how seasoned of an employee. As any best in class company knows, training programs are the catalyst for keeping employees engaged. And companies with engaged employees outperform their competition as much as 202% according to a study by Towers Perrin.

Summary: No matter who you are, where you come from and what you do, there is always room for improvement. In fact, training your staff will have a direct and positive impact that will increase one's job satisfaction, morale and motivation. You can also see efficiencies in processes, the ability to adopt new technologies and methods as well as innovation in strategies and product design.

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