IN – SERVICE EDUCATION

Submitted by:-

Mrs. Khushnasib

Associate Professor

Army College of Nursing, Jalandhar Cantt

As technology advances and work place strategies evolve , there comes a need for professionals to
allign with these changes in terms of knowledge and skills . One of the best ways to enhance
knowledge and skills is through training . Providing employees with relevant and consistent training
can help improve performance and efficiency in the work place.

Categories of training and development for employees:-

1) Management training :- Employees can under go different levels of management training

when they are being recruited to managerial or senior level positions in an organisation . This
type of training is meant to prepare them for the additional higher responsibilities they will
have in the organisation.
2) On the job training :- When an employee first starts at a company , they may receive on the
job training that will help them learn what is expected of them as well as the job skills
necessary for their new position
3) Mentoring scheme:- Some times especially in the case of entry level staff members ,
employees may be required to work under an experienced supervisor or manager in order to
learn more about their job and gain preliminary experience to work in an organisation
4) In house training :- Most organisations conduct different levels of in house training for their
staff. One is to have experienced members of organisation serve as facilitators and another is
to bring in an external trainer to help teach employees or managers specific skills or abilities
5) Personal study:- Employees can also motivate themselves to personal study to train on a
particular topic of interest. There are many good reference materials available online that can
be used
6) Blended training :- This involves employees getting involved in training that combines class
room

Benefits of training employees:-

1) It improves skill and knowledge

2) It satisfies the recommendations of performance appraisals
3) Is shows the employees they are valued
4) It tests the efficiency of new performance management system
5) It improves IT and computer skills
6) Uniformity of work processes
7) Improved performance
8) Reduced wastage
9) Reduced supervision
10) Personality development
11) Improved organisational structure
12) Boosted morale
13) Improved knowledge of policies and goals
14) Improved customer valuation
15) Better work place environment