The Benefits of Training
Training offers benefits to both the Employee and the Employer
At Gateway Training we are committed to ensuring that both delegates
and organisations benefit from the training we offer. To follow are some
of the key benefits of training – for both delegates and the company.
Training is an investment
Regular training is an investment that helps employees to prosper and
develop their careers while giving the business a highly skilled workforce
and a competitive advantage in the market.
Their understanding of the subjects in which they are trained is
crucial to success in their day-to-day activities.
Improved attitude and morale
People enjoy learning and when the subject is relevant to their work
and/or interests they are willing to apply their new skills and knowledge
in practical situations. Those employees who possess a wide range of
skills are more likely to be positive and satisfied in their employment
which reduces the occurrence of work-related stress and improves the work
environment.
When companies invest in staff training, the staff feel:
- The employer has confidence in them to do the job
- The business sees them as a viable investment – by offering
something of true value in addition to wages
As a result, employees are more likely to develop additional
competencies such as leadership and be more willing to undertake further
training. Training is also a perfect chance for employers to develop
stronger working relationships with their staff.
Regular training
Keeping staff regularly trained, motivated and up-to-date with new
practices and industry developments is essential. Learning new skills and
becoming a valued asset to the company bring direct benefits to both
delegates and the company which in turn leads to a strong return on
investment.
Company benefits
As well as the benefit to employees, our specialist health and safety
training also provides a number of important benefits to the company.
These include:
- Training ensures a company meets it’s obligations under Health &
Safety Legislation
- It creates an environment where best practice is developed through
the use of an up-to-date, useable Health & Safety Policy
- Companies can closely monitor safety procedures
- Our clients repeatedly find that they save time and money by
reducing absenteeism and accidents
- This in turn can lead to an increase in productivity, morale and
confidence
In addition to these main health and safety benefits, training in
general is crucial to the ongoing success of a company. Other benefits to
the company of training include:
Minimise staff turnover
Research into training revealed that companies with the lowest staff
turnover spend the most on training. Minimising staff turnover benefits
the organisation as replacing staff can be an expensive process.
Companies will lose skills, resources are disrupted and recruiting new
personnel takes time and money. Staff who receive ongoing training are
more likely to commit to their employers because:
- Completion of the training develops their careers
- The training will enable delegates to take on greater
responsibility and higher paid work
Measuring potential candidates against competencies delivered in
training programs will also streamline the recruitment process and can
reduce the induction period.
Increase workforce flexibility
Training increases the skills the workforce has which enables it to deal
with a wider range of tasks and responsibilities. Greater confidence and
motivation leads staff to become less reliant on management and
supervision. Training in skills specific to your industry does not
necessarily limit the benefits of flexibility. Staff who receive such
targeted training often achieve:
- Higher levels of professionalism
- Improved communication and interaction skills
- Greater conscientiousness
- Superior creativity and innovation
The benefits of a trained workforce can also reach customers who
become more satisfied with an improvement to the service they receive.
Company benefits
Whatever the size of company and whatever industry the business operates
in, training can have a measurable impact on performance. Research shows
that productivity increases while training takes place and staff who
receive formal training can be considerably more productive than
untrained colleagues who work in the same role.
Higher productivity will increase output and can open a greater share
of the market or expand it by improving products, services and
reputations.
Improved productivity
Training that meets both staff and employer needs can increase the
quality and flexibility of a business’s performance by maintaining and
improving:
- good work safety practices
- accuracy and efficiency
- customer service levels
This in turn will affect performance right across the company and
over time, training will reduce costs by decreasing:
- workplace accidents, leading to lower insurance premiums
- sickness leave and/or levels of absenteeism
- wasted time and materials
- recruitment costs through the internal promotion of skilled staff
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