The new HR Benchmark Report is in! With over 1,000 businesses surveyed, the report aims to correlate HR best practices and revenue growth by asking binary questions about whether or not firms follow certain HR practices. Here to share insights is VP HR Compliance and Learning and Development at Asure Software, Mary Simmons!

Today, we’re diving deep into why employee development and training can be the game-changer for your business’s growth. With insights from Mary, an experienced HR generalist, and Mike, we’ll explore how investing in your team can significantly impact your company’s success.

Takeaways:

• Investing in employee development has a direct correlation with business growth. Firms that prioritize training see a substantial impact on their success.
• Utilize cost-effective technology for on-demand training to maximize employee development without significant expenses.
• Ensure training programs are regular and structured to provide consistent learning experiences and resources for employees.
• Providing leadership training, even in small firms, is crucial for business growth and employee retention.
• Find innovative ways to offer training, such as in-house certifications or vendor partnerships, to make development more accessible.

Quote of the Show:

• “You have no ROI If you are not developing your employees.” - Mary Simmons

Links:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marysimmonshrconsultant/
• Company Website: https://www.asuresoftware.com/

Ways to Tune In:

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XThTdn7YC1lkAm0PgZUkj
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mission-to-grow-a-small-business-guide-to-cash-compliance-and-the-war-for-talent/id1725890976
• Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/328dddd0-3c4f-4b07-a0d3-13bdcb418486/mission-to-grow-a-small-business-guide-to-cash-compliance-and-the-war-for-talent?refMarker=null
• Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Mission-to-Grow-A-Small-Business-Guide-to-Cash-Compliance-and-the-War-for-Talent-Podcast/B0CS71KQFM?qid=1706208857&sr=1-1&ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=A1ME8MBECSVZ6K4D7CNT&pageLoadId=QBtg12mqKsuZPLGY&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c
• Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/mission-to-grow-a-small-busine-5591006
• Transistor: https://missiontogrow.asuresoftware.com/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AsureSoftware