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We’re here to tell you that it is absolutely worth the time and investment – especially when you’re trying to retain a team of young people. [![chef\_blue\_apron](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/752063/52cf6c46-dbe0-4447-8be9-947163a11e82.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/752063/52cf6c46-dbe0-4447-8be9-947163a11e82) Take a look at these compelling facts about training in the hospitality industry. If you still don’t think you need a training program by the end of this, we’ll be very surprised! --- ## **What do hospitality businesses struggle with the most?** ![guy-making-drink](https://blog.typsy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Hospitality%20training%20statistics%20you%20should%20know.png?width=632&height=340&name=Hospitality%20training%20statistics%20you%20should%20know.png) - The worst staff issues for hospitality businesses are – skill shortages (69%), recruitment (51%) and retention (36%). *\[[Australian Tourism Labour Force Report 2015](https://www.tra.gov.au/ArticleDocuments/185/Australian_Tourism_Labour_Force_FINAL.PDF.aspx?Embed=Y)\]* - Employee turnover in the hospitality industry hit an incredible 72.9% in 2016. *\[[National Restaurant Association](http://www.restaurant.org/News-Research/News/Hospitality-employee-turnover-rate-edged-higher-in)\]* - The Australian tourism and hospitality sector will need an extra 123,000 workers by 2020. But the industry is facing a huge labor shortage. 69% of Australian hospitality businesses are currently suffering skills shortages. *\[[Hospitality Magazine](https://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/industry-needs-123000-more-workers-by-2020-report/)\]* - 39% of front of house employees leave within their first 90 days of employment. *\[[CHART](http://www.chart.org/assets/files/Training%20Tools%20and%20Resources/Training%20Trends%20Study/2017%20Training%20Trends%20Presentation.pdf)\]* - 42% of back of house employees leave within their first 90 days of employment. *\[[CHART](http://www.chart.org/assets/files/Training%20Tools%20and%20Resources/Training%20Trends%20Study/2017%20Training%20Trends%20Presentation.pdf)\]* - 35% of managers leave within their first year. *\[[CHART](http://www.chart.org/assets/files/Training%20Tools%20and%20Resources/Training%20Trends%20Study/2017%20Training%20Trends%20Presentation.pdf)\]* - When staff leave, this costs restaurants $2,171 per front of house employee, $2,809 per back of house employee, and $15,521 per manager. *\[[CHART](http://www.chart.org/assets/files/Training%20Tools%20and%20Resources/Training%20Trends%20Study/2017%20Training%20Trends%20Presentation.pdf)\]*   --- ## **What is causing these staff issues?** - 86% of hospitality businesses offer less than 10 hours of ongoing training. *\[[CHART](http://www.chart.org/assets/files/Training%20Tools%20and%20Resources/Training%20Trends%20Study/2015%20Training%20Trends%20Survey%20Report.pdf)\]* - 87% of millennials say training and development is crucial to a job. *\[[GALLUP](http://news.gallup.com/businessjournal/193274/millennials-jobs-development-opportunities.aspx)\]* - Millennials who feel they're at a great workplace are 25 times more likely to plan a long-term future there. *\[[GALLUP](http://news.gallup.com/businessjournal/193274/millennials-jobs-development-opportunities.aspx)\]* - 40% of employees who receive poor job training leave their positions within the first year. *\[[GO2HR](https://www.go2hr.ca/articles/employee-training-worth-investment)\]* --- **How does training help?** - Even a small amount of training makes a significant difference. Hospitality businesses that spent 5% or more of their budget on training in 2015 experienced 23% less staff turnover. *\[[CHART](http://www.chart.org/assets/files/Training%20Tools%20and%20Resources/Training%20Trends%20Study/2015%20Training%20Trends%20Survey%20Report.pdf)\]* - People are less likely to leave businesses that provide extensive orientation training. Hospitality businesses that offered more than four hours of orientation training had 20% less turnover. *\[[CHART](http://www.chart.org/assets/files/Training%20Tools%20and%20Resources/Training%20Trends%20Study/2015%20Training%20Trends%20Survey%20Report.pdf)\]* - Businesses that invest in online training are reaping the rewards. 42% of companies say that online training has led to an increase in revenue. *\[[SHIFTELEARNING](https://www.shiftelearning.com/blog/bid/301248/15-facts-and-stats-that-reveal-the-power-of-elearning)\]* --- ## **Why is online training a great investment?** ![woman-searching-on-laptop](https://blog.typsy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Why%20online%20training%20is%20a%20great%20solution.png?width=632&height=340&name=Why%20online%20training%20is%20a%20great%20solution.png) - Companies that offer online training generate 26% more revenue per employee. *\[[ELEARNING MAGAZINE](https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/community/blogs/aurionlearning/14-e-learning-statistics-you-need-to-know-for-2014?utm_campaign=elearningindustry.com&utm_source=%2F4-ways-elearning-impacts-businesses&utm_medium=link)\]* - For every dollar you invest in online training, you get back $30 in productivity. This is because employees can resume their work faster and apply their skills immediately. *\[[IBM](https://www.docebo.com/2017/01/10/boost-employee-productivity-elearning-investments/)\]* - The cost effectiveness of online training can save businesses up to 50% on training. It can also cut instruction time by up to 60%. *\[[ELEARNING INDUSTRY](https://elearningindustry.com/top-10-e-learning-statistics-for-2014-you-need-to-know)\]* - Online learning earns companies a positive return on investment (ROI) in less than a year. *\[[FORRESTER RESEARCH](https://www.forrester.com/report/The+ROI+Of+eLearning/-/E-RES53282)\]* - More than 41.7% of global Fortune 500 companies already use some form of technology to train their employees. ***\[[ELEARNING INDUSTRY](https://elearningindustry.com/top-10-e-learning-statistics-for-2014-you-need-to-know)\]** *  --- ## **What are the other benefits of online training?** - 75% of employees are more likely to watch videos than read documents, emails, or web articles. Online training will help you better engage with your employees. *\[[FORRESTER RESEARCH](https://www.forrester.com/report/The+ROI+Of+eLearning/-/E-RES53282)\]* - 92% of adults between 18 and 29 watch online videos. You can harness the power of this in online training. \[*[PEW RESEARCH CENTER](http://www.pewinternet.org/2011/07/26/71-of-online-adults-now-use-video-sharing-sites/)*\] - On average, online learning requires 40 to 60% less employee time.  *[\[BRANDON-HALL STUDY\]](http://www.elearninglearning.com/online/?open-article-id=5773863&article-title=nine-amazing-online-learning-facts&blog-domain=commlabindia.com&blog-title=commlab-india)* - Online training students learn five times the material their peers do. But they don't have to increase the time they spend in training to do so. *\[[IBM](http://www.synergy-learning.com/5-elearning-statistics/)\]* --- After looking at those stats, what do you think? It’s hard to deny that there is a direct relationship between great training and staff loyalty, better performance, and higher profits. It doesn’t matter if you want to launch an online training program, or something more traditional – it’s time to set something into motion. If you need help convincing your employers that this is the time to invest in a proper program, show them this list. Your people are hungry to learn – so let’s give them the opportunity.   **Typsy is an online training platform that is bringing the fun back into training. 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