What area do employee training programs typically seek to improve?

Employee training programs are primarily designed to enhance job performance through skills development. This focus on skills helps employees gain the necessary knowledge and abilities that directly impact their productivity and effectiveness in their roles. By providing training in specific areas pertinent to their jobs, employees can improve their competencies, apply best practices, and adopt new technologies or processes, all of which contribute to better job performance.

In contrast, while awareness of company policies is important, it is often the result of orientation or compliance programs rather than targeted training focused on skill enhancement. Employee engagement in company politics and competition among staff members are generally not goals of training programs, as fostering a competitive or political environment does not align with the supportive nature required for effective skill development and overall workplace improvement.