EMPLOYEES’ PERCEPTION ABOUT THE EFFECT OF TRAINING ON PROMOTION: EVIDENCE FROM LEBANON

Through training, employees add significance to their soft skills and to their expertise in the work field, thus working more efficiently and effectively. To achieve the skill or expertise mentioned, an employee needs to attend a training session or more, which can be either his own choice on his own expense, or a training session prearranged by his company. Yet, employees always suspect the affectivity of training. Researchers conducted this research is to study the effect of training on employee’s advancement. The researchers use Primary research to conduct this research. The most useful observation found in the research was that the majority of employees agreed that training contribute to salary increase, as most employees were satisfied in their current position and feel loyal towards their company. Training and development should enhance and widen the employees’ perspective to enable them identify their role and strengthen themselves to climb up through the organizational ladder.