Hcs 341 Training And Development

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Training and Development Paper HCS/341 December 10, 2012 Training and Development Paper Effective training and education in the health care industry are both equally important. The Human Resource Department (HR) is responsible for making sure that each employee has been properly trained for the job that they were hired to perform. Employee’s competencies are measured to decipher what training programs should be implemented for the overall benefit of the organization. Tracking and evaluating training effectiveness is necessary to determine if the training programs being offered are effective for both the employee and the organization. EFFECTIVE TRAINING AND EDUCATION In the health care industry it is vital that training and education…show more content…
There are all kinds of different forms of training, some more expensive than others. If a corporation is trying to cut costs because of the economy they should try using less expensive solutions, such as e-learning instead of instructor-led classes. Training should be limited to key areas that are really needed. Using internal employees to help train new or existing employees is a great way for the company to save money. Coaching or mentoring new employees is also a great way to train employees and it has the added bonus of a more personal touch that can be very effective. Managers should always monitor the training process to make sure that the benefits of the training program are maximized. The training process consists of three phases: (1) needs assessment, (2) development and conduct of training, and (3) evaluation. (Gomez-Mejia, et al., 2010 p. 250) The needs assessment phase identifies the needs and the problems that need to be addressed in the training program. The development and conduct phase is specifically designed by the needs of the company. The evaluation phase determines whether or not the training program is…show more content…
An employer should measure every employees skills based training, education, or both. It is up to the HR Department to do the initial screening and the Manager to interview the prospective employee to determine whether or not they can perform the job correctly. This would include measuring performance periodically. Although an employee may have the experience and education, they may have other issues that prevent them from being competent for the job at hand; this can include lack of values, abilities, goals, and
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