A Study on Training and Development Practices in Woolen Industry in Punjab

Abstract

The study relates to the HRD practices in woolen industry in Punjab. The study focuses on the training and development scenario in the industry. It indicates whether proper training need assessment is done before conducting the effective training and development programmes in woolen companies. The study focuses on whether training is provided in the task related areas or not. The study reveals that the training programmes are conducted by the external trainers. The study tries to find out if training programmes are conducted in proper environment and whether HRD department takes work samples and assesses training needs of the employees. Continuous improvement programmes are organized for effective conduction of the training programmes. The study tries to indicate the training effectiveness and tries to find out how training can improve the efficiency of the employees working in different platforms. Mixed response was found among various organizations.

Keywords

• hrd practices
• training programmes
• training policies
• training needs