Manuscript Number : SHISRRJ25826

A Review on Training and Development: Its Effectiveness in Organizations

Authors(2) :-Dr. Tanuj Bohra, Akash Das

Training and development (T&D) play a crucial role in enhancing employee performance, productivity, and organizational success. This review paper examines the significance of T&D, different training methods, and their effectiveness in improving employee skills. The study explores various theoretical models, best practices, and challenges associated with implementing training programs. Additionally, the review highlights the impact of technology-driven training solutions and their role in modern corporate learning. The findings suggest that well-structured training programs significantly contribute to employee satisfaction, motivation, and long-term career growth.

Authors and Affiliations

Dr. Tanuj Bohra
Assistant Professor, College of Commerce & Management, Surajmal University , Kichha.
Akash Das
Student, MBA, College of Commerce & Management, Surajmal University , Kichha

Training and Development, Employee Performance, Productivity, Organizational Success, Training Methods, Theoretical Models, Best Practices, Technology-Driven Training, Corporate Learning, Employee Satisfaction, Career Growth.

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Online Articles & Websites

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Case Studies

  1. Google’s Employee Training Programs. (2020). A case study on continuous learning at Google.
  2. Amazon’s Leadership Development Program. (2021). How Amazon trains its future leaders.
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  4. IBM Skills Academy. (2020). Upskilling employees in the AI era.
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Emerging Trends & Future Perspectives

  1. AI in training and development. (2022). The role of AI in personalized learning.
  2. Gamification in workplace learning. (2021). Engagement through game-based training.
  3. Virtual reality in training. (2022). How VR is transforming employee learning.
  4. The impact of remote training. (2022). Challenges and opportunities of virtual learning.
  5. Future skills for Industry 4.0. (2021). Preparing employees for digital transformation.

Legal & Ethical Considerations

  1. Data privacy in e-learning. (2021). Ensuring security in digital training platforms.
  2. Ethical AI in training. (2022). The role of ethics in AI-driven learning systems.
  3. Employment laws and training. (2021). Legal implications of mandatory corporate training.

Research-Based Studies on Training Impact

  1. Employee engagement and training effectiveness. (2020). A longitudinal study on learning retention.
  2. The ROI of corporate training programs. (2021). Measuring business outcomes of L&D initiatives.
  3. Psychological safety and learning culture. (2022). How work environment affects training outcomes.

Industry-Specific Training Studies

  1. Healthcare training programs. (2021). Continuous learning in the medical industry.
  2. Financial services training. (2022). Skill development in the banking sector.
  3. IT sector upskilling programs. (2022). How tech companies ensure workforce agility.
  4. Manufacturing workforce training. (2021). Adapting training for Industry 4.0.
  5. Hospitality and customer service training. (2020). Enhancing service excellence through L&D.

Soft Skills & Leadership Development

  1. Emotional intelligence in training. (2021). Developing EQ for workplace success.
  2. Leadership development programs. (2022). How top firms build future leaders.
  3. Diversity training effectiveness. (2021). Impact of inclusion-focused training programs.
  4. Conflict resolution and team training. (2022). How team-based training improves collaboration.

Publication Details

Published in : Volume 8 | Issue 1 | January-February 2025
Date of Publication : 2025-02-10
License:  This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Page(s) : 130-143
Manuscript Number : SHISRRJ25826
Publisher : Shauryam Research Institute

ISSN : 2581-6306

Cite This Article :

Dr. Tanuj Bohra, Akash Das , "A Review on Training and Development: Its Effectiveness in Organizations", Shodhshauryam, International Scientific Refereed Research Journal (SHISRRJ), ISSN : 2581-6306, Volume 8, Issue 1, pp.130-143, January-February.2025
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