Training Your Personnel: Level 4

Appendix 7.3
The Benefits of Environmental Training
Environmental training can:
  • by ensuring all employees are acquainted with the organisation s environmental policy and EMS - Back
  • by encouraging the development and improvement of working practices which reduce environmental impacts - Back
  • by raising staff awareness of the environmental impacts and legal liabilities associated with their particular activities - Back
  • by encouraging a responsible attitude to environmental protection and communicating environmental issues within the organisation - Back



The Benefits of Employee Training

  • Improved earnings, productivity and profitability.
  • Skilled and motivated people work harder and better.
  • Skilled and motivated people constantly examine their work to contribute to reducing costs and wastage.
  • Improved motivation through greater involvement, personal development and recognition of achievement.
  • Higher morale, improved retention rates, reduced absenteeism, readier acceptance of change and identification with the organisation beyond the confines of the job.
  • Competitive advantage through improved performance.