Human resource, workforce training, central human resource management practice, employee development, career advancement, productivity
Training is a central human resource management practice that underscores the value of employee development. While staff training is not a mandatory requirement, it demonstrates the organization's commitment to quality production to surpass market expectations as part of a company's unique positioning strategy. Also, it is estimated that close to 95% of enterprises that have excelled in their niche have a solid commitment to workforce training (Cook, 2018, p 12). Other than enhancing the company's market appeal for quality service delivery, it is believed that it enhances employee retention by elevating a futuristic approach to career advancement. This study summarizes the concept of training in the contemporary HRM environment based on three article journals from Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resource, the International Human Resource Journal, and the Human Resource Management Review-Journal.
[...] The article Human Resource Management Research and Practical introduces the analogy that practical workforce training involves incorporating company resources like e-learning to pass important information and enhance skills for both the continuing employees and new hires (Cook p 4). Further, the article highlights the need to put in place performance monitoring tools to assess the efficiency of the chosen training model. It mentions that it is also imperative to structure the training program. The content delivered depicts the specific needs across different employee categories and eliminates any confusion and undue repetition. [...]
[...] Human Resource Management Journal, pp. 1-13. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/ 10.1111 /1748- 8583.12163 Engelsberger, A., Halvorsen, B., Cavanagh, J. and Bartram, T Human resources management and open innovation: the role of open innovation mindset. Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/ 10.1111 /1744- 7941.12281 Alfes, K., Shantz, A.D., Truss, C. and Soane, E.C International Journal of Human Resource Management. The International Journal of Human Resource Management,2020. [...]
[...] Human Resources Management strategy: Training - 3 articles review Introduction Training is a central human resource management practice that underscores the value of employee development. While staff training is not a mandatory requirement, it demonstrates the organization's commitment to quality production to surpass market expectations as part of a company's unique positioning strategy. Also, it is estimated that close to 95% of enterprises that have excelled in their niche have a solid commitment to workforce training (Cook p 12). Other than enhancing the company's market appeal for quality service delivery, it is believed that it enhances employee retention by elevating a futuristic approach to career advancement. [...]
[...] For instance, the great economic recession and the current COVID-19 pandemic are two economically challenging situations that require drastic survival mechanisms to steer clear of the unprecedented business implications. Lastly, the article Putting Human Resource Management into Practice, mentions that highly trained managers, supervisors, and departmental heads must devise new working protocols that are expected to bring some economic incentives to the company (Engelsberger et al p 24). Training comes in handy at such a time since special select teams are gathered and required to formulate lasting solutions for the company. References Cooke, F.L Concepts, contexts and mindsets: Putting human resource management research in perspectives. [...]
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