👉Comparison Across Industries and Recommendations with call to action.

Real Estate Sector Comparisons

·        Prime Land: inconsistent branch-level training

·        Blue Mountain: standardized induction → improved communication

·        Capitol Developers: digital modules → improved brand consistency

Other Sectors

·  Banking (Commercial Bank): mandatory customer-service training ensures consistency (CBC HR Report, 2021).

·    Telecom (Dialog Axiata): structured digital training increases employee engagement.

· Manufacturing (MAS Holdings): skill training reduces errors and enhances productivity.

These examples demonstrate that orientation and training are universally essential across industries not only in real estate.

Prime Land Pvt Ltd faces a critical HR issue: inconsistent orientation and training across branches. This problem reduces customer service consistency, slows employee productivity, and affects sales performance      key concerns in the competitive real estate market.

Through HRM theories, cross-industry comparisons, and reader engagement analysis, it is clear that structured orientation and training are essential for Prime Land’s long-term competitiveness. To remain a market leader, the company must adopt standardized onboarding, continuous development programs, and digital learning solutions.





Recommendation

Implementation

Expected Outcome

1. Standardize Onboarding Across Branches

Develop a formal onboarding program including company welcome, manager guidance, HR orientation, and role-specific induction checklists.

Better newcomer adjustment, stronger sense of belonging, lower early turnover (Frögéli, Jenner & Gustavsson, 2023).

2. Introduce Structured Training & Development Plans

Combine on-the-job, off-the-job, mentorship, and 30/60/90-day development plans.

Skills consistency across branches, improved service quality, faster ramp-up to productivity (Jayasuriya, 2024).

3. Implement Post-Training Evaluation & Feedback

Use assessments, supervisor feedback, and training dashboards.

Identifies skill gaps, refines training, improves ROI (Mosquera & Soares, 2025).

4. Invest in Continuous Learning & Career Development

Conduct workshops, soft skills training, and create clear career pathways.

Increases commitment, retention, motivation, and reduces turnover (Karunaratne et al., 2023).

5. Foster a Supportive Work Environment

Encourage mentorship, team interactions, and inclusive culture.

Strengthens organizational identification, job satisfaction, and loyalty (Abesiri & Jayasekara, 2018).


·        Frögéli, E., Jenner, B. & Gustavsson, P., 2023. Effectiveness of formal onboarding for facilitating organizational socialization: A systematic review. PLOS ONE, 18(2), e0281823. Available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36795691/ [Accessed 28 Nov 2025].

·        Mosquera, P. & Soares, M.E., 2025. Onboarding: a key to employee retention and workplace well‑being. Review of Managerial Science, 19, pp.3687–3711. Available at: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11846-025-00864-3 [Accessed 28 Nov 2025].

·        Karunaratne, I., Weerarathna, R.S., Somawardena, S. & Jayasuriya, N., 2023. The Impact of Training and Development on Employee Retention in Clothing Manufacturing Organization in Sri Lanka. Journal of Human Resource Management Perspectives, 8(2), pp.81–97. Available at: https://jhrmp.sljol.info/en/articles/10.4038/jhrmp.v8i2.26 [Accessed 28 Nov 2025].

·        Gammanpila, D.D. & Kodisinghe, K.A.M.S., 2020. The Impact of Training and Development on Employee Performance of Apparel Industry in Sri Lanka. Wayamba Journal of Management, 11(2), pp.150–163. Available at: https://wjm.sljol.info/article/10.4038/wjm.v11i2.7478 [Accessed 28 Nov 2025].

·        Jayasuriya, S.A.S. Dismi, 2024. Impact of Training and Development on Employee Performance: with reference to a Selected Divisional Secretariat in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Governance and Public Policy Analysis, 6(1). Available at: https://journals.sjp.ac.lk/index.php/ijgppa/article/view/7655 [Accessed 28 Nov 2025].

·        Bauer, T.N., 2010. Onboarding new employees: Maximizing success. SHRM Foundation. Available at: https://www.shrm.org/foundation/ourwork/initiatives/resources/pages/onboarding.aspx [Accessed 28 Nov 2025].



References

Armstrong, M., & Taylor, S. (2020). Armstrong’s Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice.
Bandura, A. (1977). Social Learning Theory.
Barney, J. (1991). Firm resources and sustained competitive advantage. Journal of Management.
Bauer, T. (2010). Onboarding new employees: Maximizing success. SHRM Foundation.
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CBC HR Report. (2021). Commercial Bank of Ceylon.
CIPD. (2021). Learning and Development Annual Report.
Dialog Axiata. (2022). Annual Report.
JKH. (2021). HR Report. John Keells Holdings.
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Comments

  1. Vidura AmarasingheDecember 4, 2025 at 12:16 AM

    This is a thoughtful post on orienting, training, and HRD practices. I appreciate how you explain the foundational role of orientation and continuous training for a company’s workforce. One suggestion: it might add value if you include a small section on how you plan to measure the effectiveness of these HRD initiatives for example, tracking employee retention, error/rejection rates, or regular feedback from workers. Also, illustrating your recommendations with concrete examples or case stories (maybe from similar firms or past experiences) could make the discussion more practical and relatable. Keep up the good work!

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    1. K. G. Muditha ManoriDecember 4, 2025 at 1:30 AM

      This is a constructive and well-balanced comment that acknowledges the strengths of the discussion while offering meaningful suggestions for enhancement. You clearly recognize the importance of orientation and continuous training, and your recommendation to incorporate measurable indicators—such as retention rates, error reductions, and employee feedback—adds a valuable layer of accountability and practical relevance to the HRD plan. Your idea of integrating real-life examples or brief case illustrations is also insightful, as it would help translate the concepts into actionable strategies and make the post more engaging for readers. Overall, your comment is supportive, thoughtful, and geared toward strengthening both the clarity and practical impact of the original analysis.

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  2. vimukthi wewelwalaDecember 4, 2025 at 5:04 AM

    Your research unequivocally demonstrates how Prime Land's uneven training procedures have an impact on output and client satisfaction. As demonstrated by other real estate companies like Blue Mountain and Capitol Developers, research demonstrates that standardized onboarding enhances communication and service excellence (CBC HR Report, 2021). In industries like manufacturing and telecom, structured learning also lowers errors and boosts engagement (Dialog Axiata, 2022; MAS Holdings, 2021). As you point out, Prime Land will be able to maintain its competitiveness and provide a uniform sales experience across branches by implementing digital learning and ongoing developmen

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