Many jobs require ongoing training and research to stay competitive in a world with rapidly evolving information and technology. Some believe that it is the responsibility of businesses to pay for this training for their staff while others feel it is up to the individual. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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some argue that employees should pay for their professional
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training by themselves, others believe that employers must provide their staff with relatively up-to-date learning support.
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self-education gives workers more freedom and flexibility in their future careers, I agree with the first opinion as on-work training courses provide workers with area-specific knowledge,
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can be considered as an additional item in a benefits package, especially for entry-level positions. On the one hand, professional courses paid by workers give them the opportunity to view other available qualifications and a chance to change their career halfway of study.
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, someone who started to study a Human Resources Management course may realize that they are more interested in the payroll module and apply for Payroll Adviser certification which leads them directly to their desired role. If a company pays for their study, employees are obliged to finish the course, and
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a bond might be applied to their contract.
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, businesses providing education and pieces of training on sites, place them in the labour market in a better position because
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, their training is industry-specific, and
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, highly appreciated by new starters and graduates as an additional benefit.
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, there are some software used exclusively in the hospitality industry
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as Opera, Ichris, and Microster. World-famous hotels are teaching their staff how to use these systems from scratch, and
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on a regular basis to make sure that their skills and knowledge are up to date. In conclusion,
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self-paid education provides better flexibility in moving to
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career opportunities, I believe that training on-site results in more updated knowledge and skills,
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a beneficial role for staff , especially post-graduates.
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Ensure that you elaborate slightly more on key points to make your arguments more compelling. You have provided relevant examples, but expanding them would strengthen your essay further.
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Be cautious of minor grammatical and punctuation errors. For example, the phrase 'pieces of training' should be 'training' and 'on sites' should be 'on-site'.
introduction
The essay starts with a clear introduction that sets up the debate and states the writer's opinion, which provides a good framework for your argument.
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You have used relevant examples to support your main points, demonstrating an understanding of the topic.
conclusion
The conclusion effectively summarizes your arguments and restates your opinion, which provides a coherent end to the essay.

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