Types of Employee Training | Training Delivery Methods

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Introduction

The aim of the employee training policy is to provide a framework to manage the assessment, design and execution of employee training initiatives and programs.

The organization’s approach is to continuously develop employee skills, knowledge and competencies to support the achievement of its current and future business objectives and ensure a learning culture where employees at all levels will be encouraged to learn.

Training Plan

A training plan will be formulated and revised every year by the Human Resources Department and will outline the objectives and targets of training for the year.

Successful implementation of the training plan will depend upon the efficiency in communication and conduct of the training programs listed in the training calendar. Developing a sound process for training delivery is vital to the success of the training objectives of the company.

Training Needs Assessment

Training needs will be assessed at the end of each fiscal year for all employees. An annual training calendar shall be prepared based on organization-wide individual development priorities and the outcome of the periodic training needs assessment.

All departments should conduct a formal Training Needs Analysis (TNA) following the annual performance assessment cycle, which will be the base of training priorities. The annual TNA must be completed before the completion of the annual budgeting process to allow management to make adequate financial provisions for planned training and development activities.

Exhibit 1

Training Model

The categories of training to be assessed

Induction Program

All new hires will go through the induction program which provides information and advice on a range of topics including a detailed introduction to the organization.

The aim of the Induction Program is to welcome new employees into the organization, whilst providing them with the basic facts that will enable them to settle into the organization and their new job role. Employees who change jobs within the organization, transfer and/or are promoted shall be inducted into their new role and/or new division.

The final and most important aspect of induction is provided by the employee immediate manager. Induction at department level should focus on the employee’s role, the structure of the area and how their role fits into the structure. Managers retain ultimate responsibility for staff induction, although it is likely that nominated members of staff will conduct the induction. Induction is a continuous process of familiarizing new employees with their job in the organization. A well-panned induction will help staff adapt to their role, whilst a poor induction can lead to confusion, errors and dissatisfaction.

Employees will gain an understanding of the company in the following areas:

Company Induction

Understand the structure of the company
Have an awareness of the company strategy and mission, vision and values statements
Have an understanding of each of the business divisions
Understand HR policies and their responsibilities as an employee
Understand company career development system
Be aware of the Health, Safety & Security policy and their responsibilities as an employee
To be aware of the information resources available and the communication of information within the company

Department Induction

A tour of the office in which the new employee will be based. This must cover the location of fire exits and fire extinguishers, assembly points and procedures to be followed to ensure the safety of the individual, colleagues and visitors (internal and external).
Procedures to be followed in event of emergency (real or perceived) (i.e. fire, flood, key contacts).
Recording of Health and Safety issues (e.g. accidents, risk updates).
First Aid (e.g. identification of employees qualified to administer first aid)

Training Delivery

Training delivery methods shall be selected on the basis of cost effectiveness in terms of achieving the training outcome.

Training activity will be delivered in any of the following training forms:

Internally or externally training
On the job training (OJT)
E-training
Coaching
Conferences/Seminars
Rotation Assignments
Pre-employment training
Training apprentices
Utilizing company personnel to provide training
Continuous education assistant

Training Course Classification

Training courses are classified based on the following areas:

Technical Skills: Specialized subjects in order to develop the technical skills and knowledge according to the job/function.
Managerial Skills: Skills necessary for employees of managerial levels to manage their function and employees.
Soft Skills: To develop personal attributes that enhances an employee’s interactions effectively with other employees internally or externally.
Professional Certification: Training programs that certify an employee in a certain specialty.

Training Evaluation

The effectiveness of a training initiative can be measured by the degree of improvement in employee skills, knowledge, competencies and on-the-job performance. Additionally, to justify their costs, training activities must be evaluated to determine whether the objectives and expectations have been entirely achieved and met, and if not, the degree to which they have not been met.

Evaluations methods may include post-course questionnaires, line manager observations, colleague feedback, achievement of post-course project work, analysis of indicative data (e.g. improved work), and re-cap questionnaires.

Where evaluation indicates that training objectives have not been achieved in their entirety, the line manager will assess and initiate the actions necessary to close the performance gap.