Explain why you think both on-the-job and off-the-job training approaches are used by Aldi?

This training approches involves movement of trainee from one job to another gain knowledge and experience from different job assignments. This method helps the trainee understand the problems of other employees.

On-the-Job Training

· This is the most common method of training in which a trainee is placed on a specific job and taught the skills and knowledge necessary to perform it.

· For most on-the-job training at Aldi stores, the store manager acts as the trainer. A typical format is for the manager to explain a process to the trainee, then to demonstrate it. The trainee then carries out the process, while the manager observes.

· This process is used, for example, to teach a store assistant how to operate the till and to instruct a trainee manager how to order stock accurately.

· Trainee area managers also undergo job rotation. They have the opportunity to experience all aspects of the business to give them a complete overview of how Aldi operates.

Off-the-Job Training

· On the job training methods have their own limitations, and in order to have the overall development of employee’s off-the-job training can also be imparted. The methods of training which are adopted for the development of employees away from the field of the job are known as off-the-job methods.

· Aldi decides whether off-the-job training is the better option Off-the-job training may involve extra costs, such as payments to training organizations However, balanced against these costs are the gains that Aldi makes from off-the-job training. These include the benefits of having more motivated staff, greater staff productivity and employees with better skills and the ability to provide improved customer service.

Why??

· Because, Aldi seeks to provide its customers with quality product sat prices that provide value for money Aldi’s success is shown by the fact that it is expanding rapidly It is opening new stores and experiencing sales growth that requires it to take on more staff. This means that it needs to combine good recruitment policies with robust selection processes.

· All recruits are assured of appropriate on-the-job and off-the-job training, as well as career development opportunities. Promotion is open to all staff.

· Aldi puts great emphasis on developing its people. Over 85% of Aldi directors have been recruited from within the company. This commitment to training and development makes Aldi a business of choice for both ambitious teenagers and top graduates.