Impact of training on employee commitment and employee turnover: An overview

The training industry as a whole has shown significant growth through the years. Statistics indicate that investment in training is continuing to grow as more and more companies realize its importance. The State of the Industry Report is ASTD's definitive review of workplace learning and development trends. ASTD estimates that U.S. organizations spent $1, 182 per learner on employee learning and development in 2011. As the investment in various training programs continue to rise, it becomes even more imperative for employers. The focus of this paper is to evaluate whether training can lead to an increase in employee commitment and in turn foster employee retention. This paper seeks to move away from the frequently assumed training outcomes and focus more on the relationship of training and employee commitment. The effect of this relationship on employee turnover will also be explored.