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Large Company HR Solutions: 5 Reasons to Leverage On the Job Training
Large-scale workforce management presents complex challenges, especially around talent acquisition, skill development, and retention. The Houston area has an ever-evolving business landscape, and it’s crucial to have effective strategies to address these challenges while also aligning with your company’s organizational goals. On the job training (OJT) is a powerful solution that can be scaled to meet the needs of large companies while providing workplace benefits like new employee coaching, partial wage reimbursement, and custom training plan development. Here are five ways OJT can help strengthen large companies.
- Tailored Skills Development
Large employers often struggle to build a workforce with the specific skills required to succeed in their roles. Workforce Solutions OJT consultants can help you build a custom training program or review existing training and offer ways to build upon it. Custom OJT programs are designed to align with business objectives, while trainees can earn as they learn. Incoming employees are equipped with the exact skills and knowledge necessary to excel in their roles, and employers get the structure and support of dedicated OJT consultants. - Cost-efficient Workforce Development
Recruitment and onboarding processes for large employers are resource-intensive. The costs associated with identifying, hiring, and training new employees can be staggering when considered at scale. Workforce Solutions OJT program offers a partnership that includes:- Candidate search and placement services to help fill roles.
- Partial wage reimbursement of up to 50% for 10 weeks or 400 hours.
- Custom training plan development or assistance with existing training.
- Employee coaching to help guide new hires through their first 90 days of employment.
Together, these benefits add value and reduce the cost of recruiting and training new employees at scale. - Enhanced Employee Retention
High employee turnover rates can cause major disruptions, including decreased productivity, stalled growth, and increased costs associated with continuous training. An OJT program contributes to employee retention by giving new hires a dedicated employee coach that helps them onboard and feel comfortable in their new role. It also ensures new hires are properly trained and set up for success with the company. According to a 2022-2023 State of the Workplace report, 26% of employees stated they’re pursuing a job at another organization. When employees are properly trained and supported with programs like OJT, they are less likely to shop around for other jobs during training or resign suddenly the first time they experience a challenge. This leads to better retention, especially during the critical first 90 days of employment. - Customized Training for Complex Roles
Large organizations have many specialized roles, and generic training programs usually fall short of preparing new hires for complex jobs. OJT excels by allowing large employers to create tailored training that teaches employees how to manage varied, specific roles. Whether it's mastering advanced technology, adhering to industry-specific regulations, or operating complex machinery, OJT can align with their roles, resulting in more capable and effective employees. Employee coaches are also available to both the employee and the employer to provide extra feedback and encouragement for these complicated roles. - Immediate Impact on Productivity and Quality
OJT provides hands-on learning experiences that empower employees to immediately apply what they’ve learned. This practical approach is more effective for teaching new hires the skills required for the job, and it improves productivity for the company. Employees that get a jumpstart with OJT programs typically become confident and competent more quickly than traditionally trained employees, which drives productivity and higher quality standards.
Large employers face unique, industry-specific training needs. OTJ programs effectively address the challenges large companies face, and they can be leveraged to create stronger teams that are more likely to stay with the company.
Workforce Solutions consultants can help you build a custom OJT program that onboards new hires while providing wage reimbursement during training. Curious how OJT programs can help large companies in manufacturing, hospitality, health care, or other industries in the Houston metro area? To learn about the benefits of OJT, email talent@wrksolutions.com or call 713-688-6890.