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Most employers consider the benefits of training new employees, but they often forget about retraining older employees. Older employees can often get lost in the shuffle when it comes to training. Luckily, all is not lost with the older employee. There are plenty of ways to ensure your older employees get up to code with all the latest training materials.
The Benefits of Retraining Older Workers
Older workers can get lost in the shuffle when it comes to job training and placement. The longer a worker has been on the job, the more likely he or she will end up just another cog in the machine. Retraining older workers can give them a sense of purpose. It can help them understand that they haven’t been forgotten about. It can also help them pass “best practices” on to other employees.
The sad fact is that sometimes employees who have been on the job for a long time can pass bad habits on to new employees. Retraining these employees can help them pass on better practices to other...