Training

• recieve when you first start the job
• covers health and safety
• general information about the business
• procedures and regulations
• general culture and getting to know people

Training whilst doing the job (also known as "Sitting with Betty"

Learn through demonstrations and practice from an existing worker.

Advantages

• Cheaper
• Don't lose workers
• Repeats good practice

Disadvantages

• Can replicate bad practice
• No new ideas

Training away from the job often on a course

Often done through formal courses, independent instructions and often leads to qualifications for the worker

Advantages

• Brings in new ideas
• Can be motivating for workers

Disadvantages

• Normally more expensive (costs!)
• Workers are not avaliable to work