To fill this gap, this study critically examines in detail the benefits, approaches and evaluation techniques applied in training and development of employees in an organisation. The methodology adopted for this study was random samplings where managers of organizations were selected for the study. The major finding of the study indicated that training and development of employees increases organizational effectiveness and enhances competitiveness. The limitation of the study is that sample size selected for the study comprised of organisation and its surrounding areas. The contribution of this study is that it provokes insights amongst owners / managers, policy makers and scholars on how organisation training and development practices could be enhanced in order to improve organizational effectiveness and retain human capital