Training surveys performed in 2012 have indicated that training spend increased by 5% globally. "We predict that spending on training will continue to increase at a similar rate during 2013" says Imogen Tarita, CEO, Alusani Skills & Training Network.
According to Tarita, business leaders are realising that it is not sustainable to slash training budgets or even put training on hold. Cost saving remains a priority for companies today and training is being viewed as an investment rather than an expense.
"...training current staff to do more or different jobs will be more cost effective than hiring externally to fill open positions."
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Portal Publishing is a local online publishing company specialising in the areas of skills development, education and training. The Skills Portal website was started in 2004 and provides information on all aspects of training and skills development. When companies are looking for training providers to run training courses for their staff, the Skills Portal website is their first stop.
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