on-the-job
adjective
: of, relating to, or being something (such as training or experience) learned, gained, or done while working at a job
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By providing on-the-job training, employers can tap into a wider talent pool.
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Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Only three trainers were reassigned between January 2022 and April 2023, all for alleged on-the-job misconduct, not their performance.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
Even more — 56% — believe that real world and on-the-job experience is more beneficial than obtaining a higher education degree.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2024
Such efforts should go beyond tool-specific training and be embedded into existing processes and on-the-job learning initiatives, such as new employee onboarding.
—Maria Flynn, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Only three trainers were reassigned between January 2022 and April 2023, all for alleged on-the-job misconduct, not their performance.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
Even more — 56% — believe that real world and on-the-job experience is more beneficial than obtaining a higher education degree.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2024
Such efforts should go beyond tool-specific training and be embedded into existing processes and on-the-job learning initiatives, such as new employee onboarding.
—Maria Flynn, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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“On-the-job.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on-the-job. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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