Training Is Important
My firm provides training to employers on various topics concerning labor and employment law. For example, we do training (pdf) on the United States Supreme Court case, Garrity v. New Jersey, (pdf) as well as, how to address and prevent employee fraud and theft in a workplace. We think training is very important. It provides instruction on best business practices and it can also reduce liability for an employer.
Training has even been raised in the press lately. The Federal Aviation Administration recently distributed an “Information for Operators” guide, urging airlines to train their crews about in-flight distractions. This stemmed from the October 2009 incident, where a Northwest Airlines plane over-shot the Minneapolis-St. Paul International airport by more than 100 miles, before circling back and landing an hour late. During an investigation into the incident it was determined the pilots were immersed in working on their laptops during the flight.
When problems occur in your workplace, one of the first questions that will be asked is, “Was training provided?” Questions to ponder: What training do you do in your workplace, and do your employees need training or a refresher?
