Why Clear On-boarding Saves Companies Money
How effective on-boarding and training videos reduce costs and improve productivity
Most businesses underestimate how expensive poor on-boarding can be. When new employees don’t get clear instructions from the start, productivity drops, errors increase, and support teams lose valuable time repeating the same information.
These hidden costs add up fast:
1) Delayed productivity during onboarding
A slower ramp-up period means new staff take longer to contribute fully. Clear training reduces onboarding time and gets people productive faster.
2) Time loss for experienced staff
Managers and senior employees become trainers by default. When knowledge is delivered through short onboarding videos, those hours are recaptured and refocused on higher-value tasks.
3) Avoidable mistakes and safety risks
Inconsistent instruction leads to rework, compliance issues, and operational inefficiencies. Standardised video training keeps everyone aligned and reduces costly errors.
4) Increased staff turnover
Unclear on-boarding negatively impacts confidence and job satisfaction. Replacing one employee can cost 30–50% of their salary — which adds up quickly.
AI-powered onboarding: a cost-saving solution
Modern on-boarding videos ensure information is delivered accurately and consistently — every time.
Benefits include:
✔ Faster training and ramp-up time
✔ Fewer errors and bottlenecks
✔ Better employee experience
✔ Reduced support time
✔ Stronger compliance and communication
At Tech Media Éire, we help businesses reduce onboarding costs by transforming repeated explanations into scalable, watch-anytime training content — without filming or studio time.
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