When it comes to training employees and supervisors, HR plays a significant role in most — if not all — aspects at many companies, according to the latest HR Hero survey. While this probably doesn’t come as a surprise to many HR practitioners, the level of involvement in all phases of training might.
Our survey, which was taken by more than 350 people, showed that by overwhelming majorities HR plays a significant role in deciding what training is needed, evaluating options and materials, scheduling training sessions, fulfilling supervisors’ and management’s requests for training, and often creating the materials and doing the training as well.
At the end of the survey we asked participants how the economy had affected training at their organization. For some, training budgets have been significantly slashed or even completely cut. Many are turning to the Internet and other communications technology to continue the same level of training but cut travel expenses for participants and presenters.