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1
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What is induction training?

A

Training for new staff, introducing them to their workplace

Health and safety, company rules, tour

2
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What is on the job training?

A

Training people whilst they work

3
Q

What are the benefits of on the job training?

A

Cheap
Get the exact training a firm wants
Tailored to the employee needs
Person still works

4
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What are the problems with on the job training?

A

The person training isn’t working as much as they could be
Person training may not be qualified to train
Bad practices can be taught

5
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What is off the job training?

A

Training people offsite

Courses, qualifications etc

6
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What are the benefits of off the job training?

A

New ideas from others
Trainers are qualified
No distractions with work

7
Q

What are the problems with off the job training?

A

Expensive
Course may be irrelevant
Cover needed for the person being trained

8
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What’s a performance appraisal?

A

A meeting with a manager to examine the performance of an employee
Feedback, targets, strengths and weaknesses

9
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3 stages of a performance appraisal

A

Worker and manager agree their targets for the year
During the year, training and resources are given to help meet targets
At the end of a year, they discuss how well the targets were met