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Develop the Worker, Develop the Business
A guide for smaller businesses
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This title has been withdrawn from general circulation, but we recognise it as still having some value to researchers and academics, as well as practitioners who wish to see how policy and practice have developed over the years. |
| Veronica McGivney ISBN 1 86201 031 5 1997 More titles on
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The majority of British workers are employed in small and medium sized enterprises. The smaller the firm, the fewer the opportunities for staff training and development. However, many do overcome the obstacles and are able to develop their staff, with considerable benefits both for the businesses and the individuals concerned. This guide is based on recent research and on the first hand testimony of small business owners, managers and employees, as well as training providers. Aimed at owners or managers of small businesses, this guide is designed to be a basic practical manual for those who want to initiate or improve staff training and development activities but are unsure of how to do it.
Illustrated by case study material, the guide also includes examples of a range of approaches and strategies which can be used to overcome obstacles faced by small and medium sized enterprises. There are facts and figures about SMEs, flexible working and employer provided training; a look at specific constraints and difficulties; the business case for training; ideas on motivating employees to participate in training; and an examination of skill needs.
Readership: owners or managers of small businesses; personnel
officers; trade unions.
Contents
| Introduction | About the Manual |
| Acknowledgements | |
| Chapter 1. | Some Facts and Figures |
| Chapter 2. | Employers and Training |
| Chapter 3. | Obstacles to Providing Training |
| Chapter 4. | The Business Case for Training |
| Chapter 5. | Skill Needs |
| Chapter 6. | Training Approaches and Strategies |
| Chapter 7. | Motivating Employees to Participate in Training |
| Chapter 8. | Examples of Good Practice |
| Chapter 9. | Sources of Help and Advice for SMEs and their Workers |
| Chapter 10. | Useful Resources and Contacts |
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