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On-the-jo
b
Off-the-jo
b
Type
Induction
Description
Introduces new employees
to workplace
Training at workplace by
experienced worker
Training away from
workplace (e.g. college)
● Builds confidence and job satisfaction.
● Improves promotion prospects.
● Increases earning potential.
Reasons:
● Fall in demand.
● Introduction of automation.
● Business relocation.
● Mergers leading to duplication of roles.
Expert training, wider
skills
Benefits
Smooth integration,
reduces mistakes
Low cost, job-specific
Dismissal vs Redundancy
Dismissal
Employee’s fault (e.g. misconduct, poor
performance)
Redundancy
Job no longer exists (not employee’s
fault)
Limitations
Time-consuming,
short-term
May pass on bad
habits
Expensive, time
away from work
Types of Training
2.3.3 Reducing the Workforce