Even now, in difficult economic times, while employers continue to look for ways to keep costs down and reduce overhead, owners and entrepreneurs see value in employee and management training. Employers realize that educational development and training is a crucial investment for a motivated workforce. An intelligent, well-trained workforce is central to worker productivity and key to a company’s success.
Surveys support the need for management training.
Ken Blanchard Companies recently conducted a poll of over 1,700 executives and managers in their “2009 Corporate Issues Survey”. In the survey, the executives were posed the question, amongst others: “What tactics will your firm implement to cope in a down economy?” The overwhelming response by close to 2/3 of respondents was “Invest in productivity and performance maximizing strategies”. These businesses recognize that the most promising way to weather tough economic times is to have skilled talent help grow the organization. Additionally, numerous surveys directly link employee training with lower turnover, lower accidents, and increased performance and productivity. Successful companies embrace training as a central part of their philosophy.
Outsourcing training to a Professional Employer Organization
According to the American Society of Training and Development (ASTD) over $134 billion was spent on employee learning and development in 2008. In their 2009 State of the Industry Report, the ASTD reveals that over $45 billion was allocated to external services such as workshops, vendors and external events. Businesses recognize the value of accessing external resources to train and develop their staff, as opposed to creating and implementing these programs internally.
A Professional Employer Organization offers a wide range of employee training and management development courses, often built into their standard services, or for an additional nominal fee. This training goes hand-in-hand with additional Human Resources support services, to round out a company’s corporate policies to ensure a safe, compliant, and positive work environment.
Robust Course Offering
PEOs offer a complete range of training, but the most common ones appear below. CPEhr provides over 40 customizable trainings that can be delivered via the internet, or live, on-site at the client’s workplace.
Courses typically offered can include:
• Sexual Harassment • Workplace Safety • FMLA • Interviewing Skills • Progressive Steps of Discipline • Motivating Employees • Performance Appraisals • Effective Communication Skills • Principles of Time Management • Diversity in the Workplace • Preventing and Defusing Violence • Customer Service Training • Effective Business Writing • Managing Difficult Employees
FREE Webinar on the Value of Training
If you like to learn more about the benefits of training for your organization, please join on THIS THURSDAY, January 21, 2010 for a free webinar: The Business Value of Training. Register here.
Your employees are smart – they sense the vibe of your workplace, whether you have an open door policy with full disclosure, or not. When the economy is down and sales are flat, it is important to maintain a positive and upbeat work environment, regardless of your financial statement. Motivated employees will continue to give you their all, if they feel recognized and appreciated.
