Training is important not only from
the point of the organizations, but also for the employees. A skill acquired
through training is an asset for the organization an employee. The need for
training of employees arises due to the following factors:
*Higher Productivity:
It is essential to increase productivity
and reduce cost of production for meeting competition in market.
*Quality Improvement:
The
customers have became quality conscious and there requirements keep on
changing. To satisfy the customer, quality of product must be continuously
improved through training of workers.
*Technology Update:
Technology
is changing at fast pace. The workers must learn new techniques to make use of
advanced technology. Thus, training should be treated as a continuous process
to update the employees in the new methods and procedures.
*Industrial Safety:
Training
workers can handle the machines safety. They also know the use of various
safety devices in factory. Thus, they are less preening to industrial
accidents.
*Reduction of Turn Over and Absenteeism:
Training creates a feeling of
confidence in the minds of the workers. It gives them a security at the work place. As a result, labor
turn over and absenteeism rates are reduced.