Some of the benefits of training employees for an organization are as follows:

(i) Economy in Operations:

Trained personnel will be able to make better and economical use of materials and equipment’s. Wastage will be low.

In addition, the rate of accidents and damage to machinery and equipment will be kept to the minimum by the well- trained employees. These will lead to less cost of production per unit.

(ii) Greater Productivity:

A well trained employee usually shows greater productivity and higher quality of work-output than an untrained employee. Training increases the skills of the employees in the performance of a particular job. An increase in the skills usually helps to increase both quantity and quality of output.

(iii) Uniformity of Procedures:

With the help of training, the best available methods of work can be standardised and made available to all employees. Standardisation will make high levels of performance rule rather than the exception.

(iv) Less Supervision:

If the employees are given proper training, the responsibility of supervision is lessened. Training does not eliminate the need for supervision, but it reduces the need for detailed and constant supervision.

(v) Systematic Imparting of Skills:

A systematic training programme helps to reduce the learning time to reach the acceptable level of performance. The employees need not learn by trial and error or by observing others and waste time if the formal training programme exists in the organization.

(vi) Creation of Inventory of Skills:

When totally new skills are required by an organization, it has to face great difficulties in employment. Training can be used in spotting out promising men and in removing defects in the selection process. It is better to select and train employees from within the organization rather than seek the skilled employees from outside sources.

(vii) Higher Morale:

The morale of employees is increase if they are given proper training. A good training programme will mould employees’ attitude to achieve support for organisational activities and to obtain greater cooperation and loyalty. With the help of training, dissatisfaction, complaints, absenteeism and turnover can be reduced among the employees.