These days it is becoming rare for companies to train their employees to become professionals. Most companies today would rather find someone with years of experience than train people. One major reason why most companies do not train staff is because it is becoming really hard to find truly loyal employees. There have been cases where after years of training, these staff would pick up better opportunities as soon as they come across one. Another reason is that most companies do not have the time and resources to start training their staff. What's your take on this issue? Do you think companies should still invest in training more staff or not?
Should companies still invest in employee training and development
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In as much as sometimes after companies train employees, the employees get to run away to seek better offers or opportunities somewhere else, is still doesn't give a justifiable reason why companies shouldn't train their employees, at least it will help to add value to the company.
I think Human Resource personnel should be well equipped in doing these series of trainings to their employees. At some point they do not need to spend much money, since it is internal way of enhancing the skills of their employees.
I do agree that a company should hired employees that are well-skilled. In this way, they do not need to enhance their existing skills.
I agree. It is one of the responsibilities of companies to provide this option to their subordinates.
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You have a point, but these days in other to add value, the company tends to go for professionals with years of experience, making it hard for newbies to secure a job.
Companies should just give new staff the basic training they need and nothing much more than that. Loyalty is something that is easily traded in this age.
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That's nice, do these employees sign a contract with the company? Like have seen cases where the employees are made to sign an agreement before going through training.
I agree with you. Some companies prefer applicants who are well-skilled in their previous jobs. The competition is really tough, especially these days.
In my city, there are still a lot of companies who invest in training their employees. It is part of the job of the Human Resources Department.
What you need to think about is your employees are your greatest asset And you need to make them perform at their best.
