Advantages of Job Aids
There will always be a need for formal training, but job aids offer several benefits. Below are a few of the major advantages of using job aids.
Timeliness
Job aids are designed to be used when the need to know arises. They can be effective in increasing employee productivity and in reducing error rates. Employees can access a job aid in real time versus fumbling around for 15 minutes looking for information, giving up when they can't find it, continuing with the task, and then making a mistake.
Cost-effectiveness
Job aids are less expensive to produce than formal training classes. They can also, in some instances, reduce the amount of time employees spend in training, which means less time away from the job. Therefore, ...
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