staff-training
/stɑːf ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ/ IELTSAcademic
noun
Training given to employees so they can do their jobs better. It is often planned by a company, school, or organisation.
- The company arranged staff-training last Friday.
- Staff-training improved customer service.
- We need more staff-training before the launch.
Adinary Nuance
Staff-training is more specific than "training" because it focuses on employees. It is also different from "education" or "coaching" because it usually means organised workplace learning. Use it when the training is for a team, company, or organisation, not for general personal study.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- đào tạo nhân viên
- Spanish
- capacitación del personal
- Chinese
- 员工培训
- Japanese
- スタッフ研修
- Korean
- 직원 교육
Etymology
This is a compound of "staff" and "training". It became common in modern business English as workplace training became more organised and formal.
Common phrases
staff-training sessionstaff-training programmestaff-training workshop
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Frequently asked questions
- Is staff-training a formal phrase?
- Yes. It is common in business and workplace writing.
- What is the difference between staff-training and training?
- Staff-training is training for employees. Training can mean learning in many situations.
- Can I use staff-training in IELTS writing?
- Yes. It fits formal topics about work, management, and education.