EVALUATING THE CURRENT LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT (L&D) STRATEGIES IN THE COSMETIC INDUSTRY
Learning and Development (L& D) in the Cosmetic Manufacturing industry is a great tool that equips employees with the essential knowledge required for bridging skill gaps to excel in their roles.
The Cosmetic
industry is characterized by its rapid pace of innovation and frequent
advancements in immersive technologies, formulations, and consumer preferences.
In such a dynamic environment, continuous learning is essential for employees
to remain informed about the latest trends and breakthroughs. By engaging in
ongoing professional development, individuals can ensure that their knowledge
and skills are up-to-date, thereby contributing to the company’s competitive
edge and overall success.
There is no common
strategy that applies uniformly to all learning and development initiatives.
What proves effective for one organization may not necessarily yield the same
results for another. The development and implementation of L & D strategy
must be tailored based on industry requirements, Employee skill matrix, and the
overall size of the organization.[1-2]
What is Learning & Development in the Cosmetic Manufacturing Industry?
The primary objective of adopting a learning and development strategy within an organization is to achieve company objectives and goals through expert-driven, collaborative, and ethically-guided stimulation activities and facilitation of discovery and knowledge acquisition. [3]
The components of learning and development in the Manufacturing Sector in Cosmetic Industry A are illustrated in Figure 1 to achieve Organizational objectives.
Figure 1: L& D Organizational Components in Company A
The Elements of L&D [4] :
Learning: The procedure in which a person acquires and develops expertise, capabilities,
behaviors, and attitudes. ( Henderson, 2017)
Development: The growth or recognition of an individual’s potential and competencies using the availability of learning and educational experiences (ibid).
Training: The systematic software of formal strategies to impart capabilities and support humans to collect the skills
necessary to perform their jobs satisfactorily (ibid).
Education: The progress of knowledge, values, and working out is required in all
elements of life instead of the capabilities and skills relating to targeted areas of a pastime
(ibid).
Application of Learning and Development Strategy in the Cosmetic Manufacturing Industry
1. Organizational Assessment:
Identify the existing skill levels, knowledge gaps, and training needs of employees through a comprehensive assessment in all departments, including Production, Quality control, Research and development, and Marketing.
2. Strategic Alignment:
Align the L&D strategy with the organizational objectives, ensuring that the development initiatives support goals such as enhancing product quality, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering innovation for customer satisfaction.
3. Curriculum Design and Development:
Develop a detailed and customized curriculum tailored to the specific needs of each department. The curriculum should cover essential topics such as product formulation, safety standards, quality assurance, and the implementation of new technologies.
4. Implementation Plan:
Execute the L&D annual program through a phased approach along with new processes to ensure the effectiveness of the training modules. Train facilitators to deliver the content effectively and engage employees through interactive sessions and practical training workshops.
5. Monitoring and Evaluation:
Establish robust mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating the impact of the L&D initiatives. Collect regular feedback from participants, assess their performance, and use the insights to refine and enhance the training programs continuously.
Source: The State of L& D- Annual HRM Report, 2023 [5]
Figure 4: % of Employee Satisfaction in Company A
6. Sustainability and Continuous Improvement:
Provide ongoing support and resources to sustain the learning culture within the organization. Ensure leadership involvement to champion and promote the L&D initiatives. Foster a culture of continuous improvement by regularly updating the training content to reflect industry advancements and emerging needs.
By systematically implementing this L&D strategy, the cosmetic manufacturing industry can enhance its workforce’s skills and competencies, driving improvements in product quality, regulatory compliance, and overall organizational performance that are required to successfully accomplish to achieve outlined objectives.
References:
1. Damnjanovic, A. (2016) Learning and Development in modern organizations, Research Gate. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/309134383_LEARNING_AND_DEVELOPMENT_IN_MODERN_ORGANIZATIONS (Accessed: 30 July 2024).
2. Kapur, R. (2020) The Practice of Learning and Development in Organizations, www.researchgate.net. Available at:https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339200211_The_Practice_of_Learning_and_Development_in_Organizations (Accessed: 12 July 2024).
3. Kalyan, N.B. (2020) A Study on Effectiveness of Learning and Development on Employees in Andhra Pradesh, India, www.researchgate.net. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/345918731_A_Study_on_Effectiveness_of_Learning_and_Development_on_Employees_in_Andhra_Pradesh_India (Accessed: 30 July 2024).
4. Henderson, R. (2017) 'Effective learning and development strategies', Journal of Organizational Learning, 12(3), pp. 234-245.
5.Vol 12. 1st edn (2023) The state of learning and development. rep. British Cosmetics (Pvt) Ltd, pp. 5–8.
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