Training at Work: Critical Analysis of Workplace Training and Development

Training in the workplace is essential for a company's success, increasing performance, aiding strategic decision-making, and maximizing quality and efficiency. This book, first published in 1992, covers the effects of demographic change, the growing number of women in the workforce, and the changing patterns of work, such as technology, workplace flexibility, and employee relations. It emphasizes the need for more management training and assesses the role of state-run schemes and government policies. It concludes with ways to develop successful training patterns and launch a skills revolution.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 204 pages
Publication date: 30 January 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Training in the workplace is a crucial aspect that is often overlooked due to its perceived cost and time-consuming nature. However, it plays a vital role in the success of a company, enhancing performance, aiding strategic decision-making, and maximizing quality and efficiency. In their comprehensive book, first published in 1992, the authors delve into the immense value of training, employing detailed surveys and encompassing the literature in human resource management. Through a critical analysis, they explore the effects of demographic change, the growing presence of women in the workforce, and the evolving patterns of work, including technology, workplace flexibility, and employee relations. The authors also address the increasing stress placed on managerial performance, emphasizing the need for more management training. They assess the role of state-run schemes and government policies in shaping training initiatives. Furthermore, they offer practical insights on developing successful training patterns and initiating a skills revolution. This book appeals to postgraduates, academics, and researchers in the fields of human resource management, industrial relations, and organizational behavior, providing valuable insights and perspectives on the importance of training in the workplace.

Weight: 386g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780415376914