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The Importance of Training And Development In The Workplace

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A company is run by people, and it is human nature to learn, grow and enhance their skill set. Many companies don’t invest in workplace training as they feel it leads to delays in project completion and is an unnecessary expense.

On the contrary, training is a tool that will help an organization to tap into the dormant skills of an employee. With the help of training, an organization can capitalize on skills by identifying the core strengths of the individuals and accordingly assign them responsibilities.

If you’re wondering why one should attend training sessions in the workplace, then read ahead:

Hone soft skills:

According to a study, when it comes to success at the workplace, 87% of soft skills matter and only 13% of technical skills. The rationale supporting these figures is that a person can learn technical skills, but if their attitude is not up to the mark or they lack confidence, it won’t take them far in their career.

Training helps in identifying the soft skills as well as the flaws that need polishing or nipping in the bud. Through training, an employee can develop soft skills, sharpen their personality and transform themselves into dynamic individuals.

Improve morale:

Doing repetitive tasks, managing erratic deadlines and hitting unrealistic targets can drain an employee’s energy and will to work. Robotic life and stress can lead to a nervous breakdown and if they are not given a satisfying bonus or promotion, that becomes the final nail in the coffin. From there, the employee either starts looking for better options or their quality of work deteriorates.

All this can be avoided with proper training. Man is a social animal and needs a sense of belongingness, a purpose and the zeal to progress. By attending training, they get an opportunity to discuss their problems and reach a mutually beneficial solution with their peers.

Lead employee development:

Every employee joins an organization with a particular skill set, but with time, he needs to expand his skills and capabilities. A limited reservoir of knowledge or abilities will lead to stagnancy in a competitive corporate environment. Nowadays, there are various technical skill development and leadership training plans that help employees expand their horizons and add more feathers to their hat.

Organizations look for internal employees to step up and take senior management positions in their company. If any employee wants to be on the top of the ladder, then it is of utmost importance to develop professionally, so that management can see personal growth and entrust with them the responsibility of organizational growth.

Increase efficiency and effectiveness:

A perfect balance between efficiency and effectiveness is a goal every employee should achieve. It often happens that if an employee is productive, i.e. delivers the assigned tasks before the deadlines, they may lack efficiency, i.e. quality is compromised or vice-versa.

Management looks for employees who can create an ideal efficiency and effectiveness balance. Such employees become the gems of the company and people the management can rely on. Interactive training sessions will help the employees to achieve that balance by opting for smart and effective techniques.

Retain employees:

If the employee retention rate of an organization is low, it’s as good as alarm bells ringing. It means that existing employees are not happy with the current management, policies, or work, which makes them quit. A hard-working employee is an asset to the company, so it is essential to retain them.

Training helps employees interact with and share their concerns with the human resource department. It will help the employees to see the bigger picture and come with a beneficial solution that keeps them involved in the neck of things and retain them in the long run.

To conclude, training and development programs are not just for the benefit of an employee, but also the company. It is a two-way process that results in mutual growth and success.

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Why Is Professionalism Important at the Workplace?

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Professionalism is perhaps the most misunderstood and over described term in modern times. Therefore, it is difficult to explain the precise expectation clearly. And because we often hear how vital it is to behave “professionally” we go on with our own interpretation of the expected perception.
The customary code of conduct is our easiest adaptation on following the method of the organisation, which to us is our guide to being a professional employee. We follow guileless like the dress code, office hours, doing the given job in a timely manner, basic dos and don’ts, which are self-explanatory. One doesn’t ponder over it for long and accepts, if what is written is followed, one will be considered a professional employee.
But what to employers exactly mean by this term? Certainly, it’s good to do one’s job well and show up on time regularly. But then again are there additional things expected of you if you rightly want to be regarded as a professional?
Your employer might not tell you exactly about their idea of being professional simply because they may expect you to know about it. It may only come up when you indulge in something they term “Unprofessional” or “Unexpected”, (for instance not attending a meeting with equipment to take notes)

Ways to be considered a professional: 
Acting like or conceivably one will be considered professional if your actions and presence make others think of you as a Reliable, Competent, Dependable, Respectful, and Believer of Integrity.
Being professional would mean to be consistently good at what you do, staying true to your words, meeting deadlines dependable, to be upfront about where things stand, to approach people with respect and most importantly to be proactive in upgrading your skills, being positive, focused, not letting your personal life dominate professional, listening to what is being said, supporting others, making informed decisions.
As said earlier the definition is vast, but if genuinely thought over, the above-mentioned traits are only a few ways to building a Professional Atmosphere which has myriad advantages.

  • Creates Boundaries – Workers who conduct themselves professionally avoid crossing their line with subordinates, superiors or clients
  • Creates an Atmosphere of Improvement – A professional atmosphere is more conducive to success.
  • The sense of Responsibility – In a professional atmosphere, an employee while handling a task, sees the larger purpose, and hence are able to own their actions and take appropriate decisions. One takes pride in performing the tasks assigned to them.  This adds to the overall image of not only the employee but also showcases the value by which the organisation stands.
  • Mitigates Conflicts – businesses which promote a professional atmosphere also makes it easier to deal with diverse environments in which subordinates or even clients could have a difference of opinion however they can agree to disagree and come together on common grounds.
  • Increased Job Satisfaction – Professionalism eliminates stress to a great degree and once that is taken care of an employee thrives in a healthy atmosphere leading to enhanced performance.
  • Personal Growth – Not only in terms of job advancement, but there are a certain dignity and pride in one’s work that develops. You get appreciated for consistently good quality output and that in turn builds your confidence, makes you a more secure person who is then capable of handling difficult situations with refined emotional maturity.

It is important to note that demonstrating professionalism is important at all levels in an organisation. Professionalism is not the responsibility of the leadership team but is vital at all levels. You can display professionalism in something as small as never forgetting an attachment to your emails, or writing without any grammatical errors, or in something as complex as performing a task with limited resources in the given time even when the delay was unavoidable.
Professionalism can become a part of your personality, (not keeping people waiting, being responsive etc..,) People with high levels of professionalism are most frequently considered for Job advancement.
Professionalism goes a long way in one’s personal career success as well as the success of the organisation.

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