Not all positions in an organization require a fresher. Some positions demand experienced new hires. Many newly hired experienced employees expect to start right away in to their new job as they feel that their experience and knowledge are more than sufficient. This is true to a certain extent, but many companies ask its new hires, fresher or experienced, to undergo induction training. Do you agree that it necessary to provide training for experienced employees too? If yes, which approach of training would you suggest?

1. Should Experienced Employees be Trained?
The other day, my friend was ranting about attending a training session at her new company. She has
over eight years’ experience in her field of work, but still has to attend training sessions organized by her
company. Her ranting reminded me of my training sessions with the company I joined just a year or two
ago. Despite finding the whole process boring, I was glad I attended the session as it helped me know
more about company, people, work responsibilities and more.
Not all positions in an organization require a fresher. Some positions demand experienced new hires.
Many newly hired experienced employees expect to start right away in to their new job as they feel that
their experience and knowledge are more than sufficient. This is true to a certain extent, but many
companies ask its new hires, fresher or experienced, to undergo induction training.
Every company has its own set of culture and standard practices that determine how each employee
should go about doing their job. The entry of experienced employees into an organization requires him or
her to maintain and get accustomed to its culture and decorum. Not adhering to one’s organization’s style
of work can cause conflict leading to negativity, lack of motivation and enthusiasm, causing the
employee’s performance to suffer. An induction training and orientation program helps new employees to
be familiar with the culture and practice of the organization.
Besides the regular induction program, newly hired experienced employees need to develop a level of
competency set by the new company to perform well in his or her new role. Despite having the required
experience, training in developing competencies can help achieve great results.
When a new employee joins an organization, the chances of conflict arising are high. Training new hires
on ways of getting along well with subordinates, colleagues and seniors will benefit them as well as the
organization.
If an organization has to train its experienced employees, it is essential that they offer significant training
programs. Irrelevant training sessions are a complete waste of time for the organization and the
employees. Organizations should hold training programs that impart further knowledge and develop new
skills on the job. Training can be off-the-job (lectures, conferences, case studies, role-play, simulations) or
on-the-job (orientation, internships, coaching, instruction training).
The goals of the training program should relate to the needs of the organization. Goals should include
milestones that help take an employee, fresher or experienced from his or her current position to where
he or she desires to be. Allowing employees to participate in goal-setting of training programs increases
their success rate and motivates employees.
The purposes of training programs are to:
• Increase productivity
• Reduce employee turnover
• Increase efficiency resulting in financial gains
• Decreased need for supervision
• Building an efficient, effective and highly motivate team to enhance the company’s position in the
market
• Encourage employees to adopt and use advanced technical know-how to increase productivity.
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