On-the-job training
With on the job training, employees receive training whilst remaining in the workplace.
- It is cost effective for the business because the person continues to work while learning.
- A problem is that it is often taught by a colleague - so bad working practices can be passed on.
Off-the-job training
This occurs when employees are taken away from their place of work to be trained.
- It’s more expensive than on-the-job training and sometimes not as practical.
- Often of a higher quality as it will be taught by better-qualified people.
- It is very useful when introducing new skills or training people for promotion.
Induction training
Induction training introduces the new employee to their workplace. It usually happens the first day of the new job. It includes introducing them to their fellow workers and advising them of company laws. They should be given a tour of the site so they don’t get lost. This should help to make the new employee feel welcome. It will also avoid costly mistakes by recruits not knowing the procedures or techniques of their new jobs.
