Effective employee training can improve employee retention, productivity, and bottom line. But, if it is not, it only ends up adding costs without results.

Companies can plan steps to make the program work effectively. Here are some program requirements to note:

1. Must be based on needs

Start by identifying employees’ needs. For example, companies want to change the time-tracking system and all employees must be familiar with the system before it is launched. By identifying needs, companies can develop appropriate programs.

2. Must engaging

Employee training will not be effective at all if employees are not fully involved. Thus, it is highly recommended that training involves the active participation of employees in the information transfer process.

3. Relevant

Providing training and put that training to use in real-world applications helps the employee to stick with the lessons. If opportunities to put the training to use do not arise organically, the company can assign specialized tasks designed to draw on the new knowledge.

4. Metric measurement

Quantitative performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs are absolutely required, especially if the program is run routinely. What is the benchmark of a program’s success? It could be increased sales, decreased waste, increased customer satisfaction, and so forth. In essence, there should be measurements that can illustrate the ROI of money, resources and time positively.

Original article: https://www.clicktime.com/blog/characteristics-of-top-employee-training-programs/