Employee Training and Development Employee training and development is one of the major fields of human resources. Orienting employees to the workplace will influence their productivity and retention in the future. There are several components that contribute to successful development, so many professionals in this field argue that training is one of the most overlooked functions in many organizations. Employee orientation goes hand in hand with a comprehensive motivation strategy that integrates performance and satisfaction. While it's essential that employees feel valued and satisfied with what they're doing, you need to hold them accountable for their results. Continuous preparation and learning supported by constant reinforcement are crucial to lasting success. Prosperous companies are able to achieve these results because they rely on productive people who are satisfied with their work environment, who have received good training, and who are proud and committed to the company's success. Aligned companies know the importance of finding the best culturally compatible talent; Work morale among employees, reduced employee turnover, increased ability to adopt new technologies, and increased innovation in strategies are several compelling reasons why managers and owners make an effort to train employees. The four principles that make up effective training are: needs assessment, planning and design, implementation and feedback. Applying this model in employee orientation allows both managers and subordinates to rise higher and higher towards their full potential. Analyzing what is needed within the company is the first step of training, and if done correctly, the entire orientation process can be very successful. ..... middle of paper ...... effective and economical ways to train. The four principles required by training are all equally important. One is no more significant than the other. Training requires having the mindset of a mentor and as mentors managers must have integrity, consideration of others, authenticity, honesty and respect confidentiality. It is important to always take into consideration that all human beings have undergone some type of training at some point, so respect must always be implemented. As previously mentioned, if an employee feels respected and appreciated they will react positively to the orientation process. Analyzing the relevant needs of the company, developing an appropriate and efficient training session, carefully implementing the designed sessions and evaluating the entire orientation process are the correct steps to successfully train and develop new employees.