Are you willing to invest in your greatest asset – your staffs?

Scripture: Now this I say, he who sows sparingly shall also reap sparingly; and he who sows bountifully shall also reap bountifully (2 Corinthians 9:6).

Today’s Thought: An often overlooked key to productivity is staff training. While business owners are willing to spend money on equipment and inventory, they neglect one of the best investments they can make – in their people. Let’s face it, great people are what make great companies go. They are a company’s greatest assets.

Start by giving new hires a thorough orientation. Explain your business, your mission, vision, and values. Discuss your products and services and how you want to serve your customers.

Next, help them become familiar with their workstation, show them where office supplies are kept, and explain how all the equipment works. Such instruction may seem basic, but it will pay off in productivity. Encourage them to ask questions, and follow up to make sure they have assimilated all the information.

Training takes time and energy – and yes, it costs money – but it pays huge dividends as well. If you want your company to become more productive, invest in your people.

Give prudence to the naïve, to the youth knowledge and discretion. (Proverbs 1:4)

If you want your company to become more productive, invest in your people.