Personal Fitness Professional - March 2009 - (Page 18) to Pay or not to Pay Should you invest in continuing education with your staff? By Cliff Latham If you employ trainers, eventually the question arises: “Should I provide them with continuing education, or should I expect that they find it on their own?” Regardless of whether your trainers are independent contractors or employees, it is your duty as a leader to not only continue to educate them on the latest techniques, research and knowledge but also keep them on the cutting edge. Continuing education is important because it will help raise the “knowledge bar” within your business, and it fosters teamwork and communicates that you are interested in the growth and development of your team. But how do you best implement this practice to most effectively get the best financial return on your education dollars? MARCH2009 WWW.FIT PRO.COM http://www.fit-pro.com
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