Significance of Training and Development in Human Resources

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I interviewed a Human Resource (HR) manager who works for a food processing company. He informed me that his roles in the company include recruiting new employees and laying off when necessary. The HR manager is also charged with the responsibility of spearheading and managing training programs in the company. His portfolio also delegated to him the responsibility of overseeing relationships between managers and employees. The HR manager undertook a degree course from the University of New Hampshire, where he majored in Business Administration. This is where he developed an interest in Human Resource Management and consequently obtained the necessary certifications to work in the field. He has worked in the company for the last four years, with the last being in a senior HR position. In essence, he has the necessary qualifications and experience to provide relevant answers to my questions.
The Significance of Training and Development as a Profession
In answering this question, the HR manager began by outlining his fundamental roles. He expounded on this by noting that an HR manager makes policies that influence behavior, attitude, and performance of employees in the organization (Noe, 2020). He further explained how training and development help in executing those roles with distinction. He began with the hiring and firing role which is one of the most visible highlights of his job. According to him, recruiting is one of the most important roles of his job. While recruiting, he must be meticulous to settle for employees who will add value to the company and enhance its competitive edge. Therefore, he must have a clear understanding of what every position entails and the relevant qualifications and skills needed in that respect. As such, he has to employ the right tools and knowledge that help in determining excellent performers with precision.
As an HR manager, it is incumbent upon him to promote and enhance diversity and inclusivity in the company to improve its general image. Training and development offer insights on how to maintain such a balance. As the HR manager put it, development is also critical because it prepares people for future challenges. He was quick to note that the business environment is a dynamic one and therefore susceptible to changes. As an HR manager, emotional intelligence development helps in understanding, evaluating, and improving employees’ emotions. It also helps in creating a friendly working environment and scaling up interpersonal relationships among employees. As a consequence, employees feel valued which encourages their engagement, thereby enhancing productivity.
The Implications of Lifelong Learning
According to the HR manager, the main reason for lifelong learning is to enhance personal development. He informed me that it lifelong learning is basically the learning that an individual acquires inside and outside formal institutions. He emphasized that the business world is evolving by the day and it is therefore imperative for every professional to keep on learning to keep pace with the changing dynamics. This is consistent ...