2.5.3 Effective training and development - Word Drop

Training and development give employees the skills to do their job and improve their future potential. Formal training is organised, often paid for by the business, and may lead to a recognised ______. ______ training is casual and unplanned, such as observing colleagues or receiving advice. ______ lets an employee study independently or learn by trial and error at a time and place that suits them. ______ training regularly updates knowledge and skills, and many professional jobs require continuing professional development.

Target setting identifies particular goals to be achieved within a ______. This can improve an organisation's productivity and efficiency. Performance ______ are a regular evaluation of an employee's job performance. They help employees reflect, agree new ______ and identify any training needs.

Training and development make employees feel valued, which raises their ______. Empowered staff feel loyal, so training also improves ______, because loyal staff are less likely to leave. When new ______ is introduced, businesses may need to ______ existing employees rather than recruit new staff. This can save recruitment costs and keep valuable experience in the business.