Employee training programs often focus on company-specific, industry-specific, or role-specific skills and knowledge. For example, a bank might regularly train employees on new banking regulations; a warehouse might train workers on the company’s process for storing certain types of products or materials; and a marketing department might train its staff on new social media trends.
It makes sense, of course, to train employees on the specifics of their field, position, or organization. However, many employees lack basic foundational tools that are relevant to any position in any industry. Sometimes, these skills are necessary before building the more specialized skills that will also be needed. Sometimes, they are simply critical to success in any organization.
