ROLE AND IMPACT OF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT ON EMPLOYEES’ PERFORMANCE AND COMPANY PRODUCTIVITY IN SAUDI ARABIA’S PRIVATE SECTOR

Abstract

Training provides an opportunity for employees to expand their knowledge and experience. Most employees have weaknesses in their job performance; training helps strengthen those skills that an employee needs to improve. This study aims to find the impact of training and development on employee’s performance and company productivity in private sector in Saudi Arabia. The method used in this study is quantitative method and the primary data area collected through online survey. The questionnaire questions are designed related to the training programs process and its impact on the employees, employee's performance, also the productivity of the company. The study sample is the employees of Pubba Company, Alessay Company, and Saudi airline. The sample of this study was selected randomly, targeted different age and gender. The study was conducted on 70 employees voluntary. The results of the study found that there is a positive relationship between conducting training program and employee’s performance and company productivity, which lead to enhance the performance of employees and higher the productivity.