EMPLOYEE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT FOR IMPROVED PERFORMANCE

Abstract

This study was carried out to analyze the effect of training and development on employees’ performance in the private sector Saudi Arabia This study was done based on quantitative research approach. The sample population of this work comprised of 50 respondents who are corporate employees in the private sector of Saudi Arabia. Data was collected using survey questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of 10 questions which were related to training and development. The questionnaire was administered online. The results showed that 62% of the respondent agreed that training and development is a medium to enhance skills and maintain high work performance. In addition, the result showed that the training should be comprehensive focusing on all job categories in order to enhance the overall performance of the organization. Furthermore, the results showed that employees perceived that both soft skill and technical skill training are equally important for work performance. Thus, it is concluded that training has a positive effect on employees’ performance, and allows them to develop their capabilities.