HRM 300
September 5th, 2013
Employee Training and Career Development Paper Training and development programs help increase both morale and performance of the workforce. By adding job relevant training programs will send a message to employees that professional development is a top priority within the corporation. The initial and ongoing training of an employee assists to improve their skill set, learn new technology increases productivity, and job performance (DemandMedia Inc, 2012). New hire training starts during the first week of employment for set duration receiving orientation to continue training, and obtain managerial skills; after-sales service skills, communication development techniques, time management, organizational methods and strategies as well as team-building techniques. This progressive training component may focus on individual performance but can assist the employee to improve their skill set, improves how to manage subordinates and reduce turnover rates. Leadership training helps the employees looking to pave their career path within the industry and mentor current supervisors on new, effective leadership strategies, and encourage employees with their individual goals (DemandMedia Inc, 2012). Training existing employees for future responsibilities helps in their ability promoted from within. Once employees see movement up from within the organization, others motivated to participate in those same programs, thus increasing productivity in current responsibilities, gaining a possible promotion, and incurred increased revenue. Identifying future leadership, review performance evaluations, and advancement of current managers cuts expenditures in training and recruitment (DemandMedia Inc, 2012). Installing new technology within the corporation aids with training classes on new systems, workflow, and new equipment gains employee