Investing in employee training and development is vital for sustainable business growth and success. Training programmes enable employees to learn specific skills and knowledge that improve their job performance. Development programmes target overall employee growth for future career planning and development.

Training and development of employees increases the retention rate as employees feel valued and therefore remain within the organisation for longer. Businesses gain an overall competitive advantage as job productivity and performance increase as well as job satisfaction and overall boosting of the morale within the workplace. Employees gain more confidence when performing their duties after receiving the necessary training.

Employers would be able to boost employee engagement by offering professional developmental programmes. Engaged employees work better and aim to achieve the organisation’s goals and targets. Employers that target employees with specific skills and knowledge for future leadership roles will establish and obtain both business growth and future organisational goals. Giving employees the opportunity to learn new skills is an effective way to tap into creativity, adapt to changes and in many ways, gain managerial skills.

Organisations that invest in training and development build their authority and reputation within the industry. Clients gain confidence and remain loyal when dealing with such organisations as employees tend to be effective, knowledgeable and ensure quality service delivery.

Contact the Association on 031 831 3238 or email training@masterbuilders.co.za for your training requirements.

Prishana Datadin | Human Resources Manager