I started working at Eversun Software Philippines Corporation at its Iloilo branch in February 2006 as a fledgling webmaster. I was just learning the ropes then. After more than a year the opportunity to be promoted came my way.

As part of its reorganization, the company created new positions to distribute the duties and responsibilities that were held by a few people in the management. As a result I was promoted to the HR Manager position, which was nonexistent before.

My primary work involves talent acquisition. In simple terms: recruitment. The other special tasks in the HR department were not distributed well. Later on another opportunity came up and I decided to specialize into training. My work load lightened up and I was able to produce better work output than before.

When we think of learning what we normally visualize in our minds is the classroom model - the teacher-student relationship where the teacher takes on an authoritative role and the student becomes a follower. We are so used to learning this way that once we encounter a different kind of setup, we become uncomfortable and retain less information because of this.

In the workplace, it is less desirable to institute a classroom-type of training. Adults, especially ones with the right skills and the formidable intelligence, can learn better when they are not being "told" what to do. Rather show them how things are done with instructions delivered in a step-by-step process.

This method is most effective when demonstrated visually. This is why how-to videos are more popular than how-to manuals and DIY ebooks. One of those video sites that offer high quality instructional videos is MonkeySee.com

Training employees primarily reaches for the objective of attaining efficiency at work. The purpose of any training program is to equip the employee the right knowledge and skills to increase productivity at little cost or waste of effort.

Efficiency can be defined as a reasonable or optimum amount of work done the easiest and most economical way.

Factors related to efficiency at work

• adequacy of training


• characteristics of machines


• motivation and related conditions at work


• degree to which work performance is free from fatigue

Cited from PSYCHOLOGY APPLIED TO BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, 3rd Ed. Philippines. National Bookstore. 1997.

Training for maximum efficiency involves much more than instilling the correct behavior pattern for a particular operation.

By looking at the records of their performance, the trainees can observe the results of his efforts and note where improvements are needed.

Aspects of Total Efficiency

To become efficiency-minded, an employee must keep 3 aspects in view as general objectives:

1. Things-efficiency - learning work methods that save effort and time

2. Group-efficiency or social efficiency - this refers to how well a person works with a group. Also covers feelings of belongingness to the organization.

3. Self-efficiency or self-development - to qualify for a higher position

Characteristics of an efficient worker

An efficient worker:

• does not need to be shown every detail


• learns the job quickly


• works without needing close supervision


• works regularly on the job, does not give alibis or excuses and is always on time


• finds ways to do his work better


• has the attitude of cheerfulness and is cooperative


• shows seriousness in his work