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TRAINING Training presents a prime opportunity to expand the knowledge base of all employees. Even if training activities require time and imply costs, they are considered as a worthwhile investment both for the company and the employees involved. First of all, training courses allow the employees to strengthen those workplace skills that they felt as being more weak. Alberti & Santi finds this the best way for providing to all the employees similar skills and knowledge, thus improving cooperation within the company, and allowing the employees to rely heavily on each other. Secondly, training courses are meant to improve the employee performance: an employee who receives the necessary training is better able to perform his/her job. Having a stronger understanding of the industry and job responsibilities increases the employees’ confidence, and confidence is a key factor for performing better. In addition to this, providing and organizing training for the employees helps to give them experience and a background knowledge. The latter is particularly important for understanding the company's policies and procedures: the entire staff must to be aware of the expectations and procedures within the organization. Finally, training activities helps us to show the employees involved that they are valued, to increase their job satisfaction and to build a supportive workplace.
Alberti & Santi’s training is divided in two main parts: Training courses for the entire staff, mainly related to refresher training about labour standards; Specific training targeted for those employees who have signed an apprenticeship contract and need to develop their skills and potential.
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