Development & Training - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - Episode #111
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
Creators and Guests
Host
Mike Vannoy
Mike is a digital-first marketing executive with 25 years dedicated to helping HR companies thrive. As a board member of an AI software company and Chief Marketing Officer at Asure, he's been at the forefront of AI, HR compliance trends, and the changing demographics that shape today's marketplace. Under his leadership at Sales Engine Media, the company predominantly focused on the payroll, HR, and benefits industries, earning multiple spots on the Inc5000 list. Actively involved in multiple small businesses, Mike is a lifelong entrepreneur adept at navigating the changing workforce dynamics. He has held multiple executive roles at industry-leading HR firms, showcasing his expertise and leadership in the sector.
