The article by David Phillips introduces the dangers of the employee training investments based on the survey of various businesses. The research surveyed 600 Learning & Development (L&D) and HR professionals from large UK organisations with a global footprint (Phillips, 2022). Despite best intentions of the companies, nearly all employers surveyed report that training has failed to meet objectives over the past five years (Phillips, 2022). This means they risk investment going to waste unless they optimise planning, delivery and evaluation. Simultaneously, a quarter of businesses surveyed say there is a higher expectation to prove return on investment (ROI) for learning and development (L&D) (Phillips, 2022). Employers should review and look to where they can make improvements to the design, delivery and evaluation of programmes. The top reasons cited for their failure include poor planning, not having the right people taking part, or lack of evaluation (Phillips, 2022). Consequently, the need for proper planning in consideration of employee training is necessary before implementation.
This article provides essential knowledge about the nature and success of training programs as a way to induce professional development and increase in efficiency. In relation to the human resource management class this article serves as a reminder that not every approach to employee hiring and development is successful. In order to meet the goals of the company it is essential to either rehire employees for progressing tasks of the companies or spend more money on proper training. However, it might also stress the importance of employee evaluation in training and work as it is listed as common reason for failure of project goals. In conclusion, this article summarizes the new findings in the HR research and provides new insights for reevaluation of training.
Reference
Phillips, D. (2022). Investment in training on the rise, but so is ineffective L&D. The HR Director. Web.