How To Improve Productivity By Training Your Employees

It’s no secret that high employee turnover within your business can be costly. Some studies suggest that replacing a single member of staff can cost more than £30,000 due to recruitment costs, an increased workload, a fall in productivity, and a potential drop in morale for other employees. As a result, it makes sense to invest in staff retention in order to keep your team members happy, boost productivity and reduce the likelihood they’ll want to leave.

Wondering where to start? Research suggests that a dedication to training and education can help. Not only can training help you improve productivity as a result of staff retention, it can also ensure more work gets done, security issues are avoided and downtime is minimised.

 

Ensure everyone knows what they’re doing

Have you ever started a new job only to spend the first few days (or even weeks) sat at your desk, wondering what to do, and feeling too scared to ask for help?

An employee is more likely to be productive when they understand exactly what their responsibilities are and know exactly what to do. Training employees can also give them confidence, in turn making them more productive.

Minimise data security issues

Did you know that one of the most common causes of data security issues involves employee error and a lack of security knowledge? From using basic passwords to opening suspicious emails, there are a number of things that employees might do to unintentionally compromise your company’s data. By training your team to look out for the warning signs and take a few straightforward security steps, you can avoid downtime.

 

Improve job satisfaction

Research suggests that an increasing number of employees favour jobs that offer them the opportunity to learn and progress. When people get home from work feeling like they’ve learned something, they’re more likely to benefit from a sense of accomplishment. Not only will this make them more likely to stick around, they’ll also be better at their jobs and help your company improve productivity.