Employees can contribute to the success of your company when they are trained to perform their jobs according to industry standards. In their recent article, The Houston Chronicle talks about the negative effects when there is a lack of training in the workplace.
Below are 6 negative effects that a lack of training can lead to:
1. Unhappy Employees
Employees are interested in performing their jobs well to advance the company, feel a sense of pride for a job well done and advance to higher positions. When there is no training, employees do not understand how to do their jobs and none of these goals are possible.
2. Low Production
The rate of production is low when employees don't know enough to perform their jobs confidently.
3. Unsafe Work Environment
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration states that untrained workers are more susceptible to injuries. This happens when workers lack the knowledge and skills required to use equipment and supplies safely.
4. Ineffective Management
When managers aren't adequately trained, it affects the entire company. A manager who is new to his role needs training in how to manage people, delegating work, resolving conflicts between employees, motivating his staff, and adapting to changes within the company.
5. Increased Expenses
A company that does not train its staff can expect an increase in a wide range of expenses.
6. Loss of Customers
Untrained employees cannot produce high-quality products. If they also lack adequate knowledge and skills to provide satisfactory customer service, this combination results in dissatisfied customers.
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