This report, prepared as part of the BSBRES801 unit, presents an applied research project focused on the impact of employee training and development on both employee and organizational performance. The report is structured in two assessment tasks. Assessment Task 1 covers communication processes, various communication, data collection, and data analysis methods, legal requirements for data handling, presentation techniques, research ethics, and responsible research principles. It includes examples of applied research tools and methods. Assessment Task 2 presents a research proposal and findings. The research topic is the impact of employee training on employee and organizational performance within Newton College. The proposal includes the research purpose, context, hypothesis, research strategy (quantitative survey method), and ethical considerations. The report details the data collection process and research findings, including the impact of training on performance, accuracy, relevance, and suggestions for further research. The report also includes emails to the CEO seeking approval and presenting the research findings.