Onboarding new employees is expensive.
How much are you spending?
Below you can calculate how much you're actually spending on onboarding and training.
Training Cost Examples
Recruiting & Hiring
- Job Posting Fees: $10 - $100 per posting on job boards like CBJ, Indeed, or LinkedIn.
- Referral Bonuses: $100 - $500 if applicable.
- Background Checks: $20 - $150 per check.
- Interview Expenses: $50 - $250 for management time and resources.
- All the time associated with coordinating these activities
Onboarding & Training
- Orientation Materials: $10 - $50 for printing and materials.
- Training Sessions: $100 - $1,000 for initial training programs.
- Certification Fees: $20 - $300 for CPR, First Aid, SafeSport certifications.
- Shadow Time: $100 - $500 for combined new and senior staff time.
- Equipment and Supplies/Uniforms: $10 - $100 per employee.
- Name Tags/ID Badges: $5 - $10 each.
Development
- Continuing Education: $100 - $500 annually.
- Professional Development: $200 - $1,000 annually.
Potential Hidden costs
- Productivity Loss: Typically estimated at 10-20% of annual salary during the first 3-6 months of ramp up.
- Supervision Time: $200 - $500 for management oversight.
- Time to transition... Payroll Processing,
- HR Software, Time Tracking Systems, etc.
- Impacts & Correction of Errors: Varies, but can be significant depending on the role.
- Separation Costs: $10 - $300 for exit processing.
Training Cost Calculator
Mentor Can Reduce These Costs
Whether you buy our ready-to-go courses or create your own.
Faster Onboarding
Consistent, self-guided training gets new
hires up to speed with less staff time.
hires up to speed with less staff time.
Skill Development
Targeted training builds competence
and confidence in specific areas.
and confidence in specific areas.
Increased Productivity
Standardized training reduces mistakes and
speeds up the ramp-up period.
speeds up the ramp-up period.
Who is Mentor
We are passionate educators from all over the climbing industry, providing the most comprehensive climbing gym training.
Want More?
Gyms: To track and assign training and onboarding courses, schedule a Demo or Training Consult
Brands & Industry Experts: To be part of the mentor platform, schedule a call.
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