The article discusses employee training program conducted by Vermeer Manufacturing Co. The company has brought in a physical therapist to design stretching routines that will promote employee safety. According to Debra Smith, Vermeer's training and development manager, the purpose behind the training is to find out innovative ways to implement learning programs without a lot of expense. He also said that the most innovative learning initiative in 2005 of Vermeer was a joint project with the human resources department to educate employees about their health insurance benefits and plan options.