The paper studies the effects of training on employee productivity. This paper provides suggestions for further investigation. Emphasis is on training practices and its effects on personnel productivity. In conclusion, we can say that taken as a whole, the research findings are varied. Some studies have found a positive association, some negative and some no association whatsoever. The paper concludes with directions for further studies and level of analysis on significance of training practices. Our comparison and analysis suggest that there definitely exist a relation between these two but the significance and after effects of training practices differs industry wise.

Keywords: Training; Employee Productivity, Investigation, Personnel Productivity, Research Findings.