Everyone who starts a new job, even if they are trained in the expertise needed for that position, needs to be trained.  Training is the best way for a new boss to show a new employee how things are done at their particular business.  There are different ways of keeping track of your work hours, there are different ways to log onto computers, and there are protocols that must be followed for each individual business.  Training is an added expense for management.  They either have to pay someone who already works there more money or have them stay and pay them overtime to train the new employees.  You may have budgeted into your business plan a training staff, if you are in a business that has a large turn around and employees are being hired on a frequent basis.

Training can range anywhere from simply learning how to run a register in a retail business, to learning an entire new system or way of doing things in a corporate position.  Obviously the best way to train someone is to have them observe the person who is doing their type of job now.  A good period of observation, with a chance to ask questions when needed is invaluable in showing someone the way things are done.  They get to see first hand exactly what is going to be expected of them.  Before they even have a chance to work with the company, they can get a feel for how things are done.  You may have training videos that need to be viewed.  These are also a good way to let newly hired employees know what is expected of them.  If your employee will be working on a computer, having desktop downloads available to them is a wonderful way to have their questions answered as they come up. Training an employee properly will save you time and money, and keep your business running smoothly.