HR Employee Training

Organizations provide training to assist employees in developing their full potential. By offering a variety of courses, programs and educational benefits through its human resources, or HR, department, a company encourages employees to continually learn and improve.

Purpose

The HR department conducts training to improve employee motivation, performance and engagement. Training helps employees achieve their goals by developing the required competencies and behaviors for their job. It also equips staff with the tools they need to adapt to change.

Process

The HR department conducts a training needs analysis to determine the gaps between organizational requirements and existing skills. It then develops programs that will close the gaps. It must continuously evaluate and improve course offerings to suit specific needs.

Types of Training

Training programs depend on the needs, size and budget of the organization. These may include the following programs: orientation, management and professional development, staff development, educational assistance, apprenticeship, safety and risk management.

Responsibilities

Training is a joint responsibility of management and employees. Management provides the environment conducive to learning and the resources that support development. Employees must look for and take advantage of learning opportunities.

References

• University of Missouri System Human Resources Policy Manual: Human Resource Development
• Princeton University: Learning & Development