Factor Affecting the Transfer of Training at the Workplace: Case study of SSGC Ltd, Pakistan

Abstract

This study focuses on influence of work environment feasible for the transfer of training. Both researchers and practitioners have acknowledged that transfer of training will only occur when trainees have positive perception of the work environment. Thus the purpose of this research is to investigate the influence of work environmental factors on the extent to which employees are satisfied with their work environment and are motivated to the training transfer particularly in the SSGC. The present study was carried out within the environmental framework of Sui Southern Gas Company of Hyderabad region and data was collected through survey. The results indicate that company believes on training and development and frequently sent their employees for training by given them time off from their routine work. Also, Employees received adequate support from the management. The study results showed that irrelevant workload on employees need to be reduced as it influences the effective transfer and evaluation criterion for the trained skills should be reviewed by the company.