Understanding

Each employee contributes to an organization's overall function. Only, not everyone sees how that occurs. Employees with specific and limited scope jobs can easily come to feel they are just a cog in the wheel whose work may not be that important. Training can help employees understand how their work fits into their company's structure, mission, goals and achievements. As a result, employees can become more motivated and excited about their work as they understand how what they do matters to the success of the organization.

Improvement

Employees often know as well or better than managers when their work, processes or productivity could be better. In many cases, employees are missing the tools, education or organization to achieve their potential. Training--particularly for departments, workgroups and teams--can help get things on track to improve work quality and outcomes. As a result, people feel happier in their work and more excited about the prospects of success.

Career Development

Many workers join their organizations not just to have a job but to develop a career. Opportunities for advancement are essential to employee retention and performance. However, if these prospects exist only in theory, workers can become disenfranchised. Training helps employees realize their goals by giving them the education they need not only to do their jobs better but to learn about new aspects of business and even higher-level managerial skills they can use down the line.

Message

Training is an investment employers make in their work force. When companies offer training and education to their employees, they indicate that they value their people and the contributions they make. They also send a message that the organization values progress -- both in organizational achievements as well in the careers of its people. Naturally, this creates attachment, loyalty and enthusiasm among staff.