On-the-Job Training and Mentoring: A Method for Employee Development

Running head: HRM IN GLOBAL ECONOMY
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1. On-the-Job Training and Mentoring
On the job training and mentoring will help the employees at the organization to learn by
actually performing on the task that is allocated to the particular employee. This will enable
the employee to perform the job and learn on the progress of performing the actual job. It can
be structured by utilizing the hands on application which is highly supported by the
instructions from the mentors of the organization (Batalla-Busquets, & Pacheco-Bernal,
2013). This method of training the employees in the organization offers them a chance to use
wide range of tools and techniques, utilize the resources of the organization with the existing
staffs. This will enable the employees to better understand the role of the employee and help
them to perform the duties effectively. The method of on the job training is considered to a
most suitable way to immerse new recruits in the organization’s culture and people. If
properly executed, both the employee and the employer can benefit from it. It ensures that the
employee gets on boarded successfully (Craig et al., 2013). The benefits of these methods are
that it has a lasting and has a positive impact on the company, thereby maintaining its
reputation. The 'on the job' method and mentoring enables the employees to be more
productive and enable the business organization to be more competitive. This will create a
positive company culture by attracting quality talent to the business organization. Further,
mentoring is the best way to train the employee to perform a specific task and it seeks to
comprehensively train the new employee on the duties of their role. Mentoring will enable
the employees to clearly highlight the requirements expected by the organization from the
organization; it also ensures that the work is done efficiently and successfully. The mentors
are usually a senior staff member of the organization who provides support and guidance to
the new staff member of the organization. This will enlace the skills and knowledge of the