Training

Training is a process that introduce a new process or equipment, improve efficiency, decrease supervision needed, improve the opportunity for internal promotion, decrease the chance of accidents of the employees. 

Benefits of training

• increase skills
• increase knowledge
• change attitude, raise awareness

On-the-job training

Employees are trained by watching professionals do a job. It is only suitable for unskilled jobs. It saves cost. The trainer's productiveness is decreased because he has to show things to the trainee.

Off-the-job training

Workers go to another place for training. Methods are varied and usually more complex. It costs a lot as they have to pay for the trainees. 

Walmart training program.

The Assistant Manager Training program for Walmart is a very helpful program to get a person ready to be in a position of authority. This program encompasses all duties and responsibilities one would have in this position and help them learn the job. 

On-the-job training

For unskilled employees such as cashiers and the hourly jobs. A trainer will be in the store and teach the trainee by showing them how to do it. 

Off-the-job training

For skilled employees such as store managers. Training programs include as Walmart cheer which is “Give me a W-A-L-M-A-R-T” Everyone will be given a Sam Walton's book, Sam Walton: Made in America. It lasts for 6 weeks. It includes development opportunities for management and hourly associates by hiring, training, mentoring, assigning duties, evaluating performance, providing recognition and ensuring diversity awareness.

Walmart also provides soft skills training, including including resume writing skills, career testing, and translating military skills to civilian language, mostly for veterans. They know that veterans return home as proven leaders who have demonstrated their work ethic and commitment to achieving results as part of a team.