Question

Because of the increase in demand of your 3D printed products that will assist in the COVID-19 pandemic, you need to hire additional personnel. Due to social distancing, what training and development methods would you utilize and why (e.g., an orientation, on the job training, off the job training, an apprenticeship program, online training, vestibule training, or job simulation)?

Answer 1

Social distancing has very much relevance during coronavirus pandemic.Due to covid 19 outbreak,we can choose an alternative method in workplace;it is work from home.Most of the firms are providing tasks to teams and closely observing work progress through virtual mode.Through proper planning we can make quarantine days useful.In training and development,firms using the following methods to utilize covid 19 days useful.They are:

• Work from home is encouraged.
• Only travel to work when work from home is not possible.
• Try to maintain 2 metres distance from all(social distancing)
• Virtual mode is welcomed(try to hire candidates through online mode and interview should be taken down technically)
• Use webinars.
• Use instant messaging methods.
• Online training
• Greet without physical contact in training.
• Flexible time arrangements.

Social distancin g may impact labours productivity.But through a proper planning and effective communication,these impacts can minimize.