9. Retraining

Many people who found that their job had disappeared because of the introduction of computes have had to retrain.

They might have been kept on to do the same role but using a computer rather than doing things by hand.

Or if their job disappeared completely, they would probably have had to train and learn a whole new set of skills.

Training can be given by the personnel department or by other workers. Or it could be purchased from specialist companies who visit the organisation and train people 'on-site'. Workers can also go on courses at the local college to learn new skills.

Whatever method is used , training is expensive. While the person is learning to use the new technology, they are not working to full capacity.