TRAINING BENEFITS

Training is the process of enhancing the skills, capabilities and knowledge of individuals, for doing a particular job. Training process moulds the thinking of individuals and leads to quality performance.

Training is generally imparted in two ways:

1. On the job training- On the job training methods are those which are given to the individuals within the everyday working of a concern. It is a simple and cost-effective training method. The in proficient as well as semi-proficient employees can be well trained by using such training method. The employees are trained in actual working scenario. The motto of such training is “learning by doing.” Instances of such on-job training methods are job-rotation, coaching, temporary promotions, etc.
   

2. Off the job training- Off the job training methods are those in which training is provided away from the actual working condition. It is generally used in case of new individuals. Instances of off the job training methods are workshops, seminars, conferences, etc. Such method is costly and is effective if and only if large number of people are to be trained within a short time period. Off the job training is also called as vestibule training, i.e., Individuals are trained in a separate area( may be a hall, entrance, reception area, etc. known as a vestibule) where the actual working conditions are duplicated.