A needs assessment helps pinpoint actual needs for training so that employees can become more efficient, effective and responsive to their personal and organization-oriented goals. A complete needs assessment will also help identify specific personal needs which effect employee motivation, morale and work behavior. A training needs assessment will help an organization become more aware of the factors to consider when developing a training program.
Information is obtained through surveys, personal interviews and questionnaires.
A training needs assessment will tell employees that positive changes will occur by learning new skills or gaining knowledge. Provides company with a second expert opinion in regard to employee development. Provides additional insights and suggestions for Employee Development Plan. Including employees in the assessment process will communicate that decisions about future training are being made with employees and not through employees. Express concerns and interest which will not effect the performance appraisals.