Aloha, OR -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/13/2013 -- According to Training magazine, companies in the United States spent $55.8 billion on training expenditures in 2012, including payroll and money spent on external services and products. According to the magazine's industry report, small companies accounted for 62 percent of the total training expenditures budget. "Companies looking to maximize their training efforts while minimizing costs benefit from the use of training tracker," Eric Davis of Chirk HR explains.

Training costs include material fees, preparation time, the cost of facilities and training time which means tracking these costs can become a very difficult task. As companies operate on a fixed budget, training must be limited in terms of what each company has to work with. To create an accurate budget for training, companies need to create an accurate picture of the costs involved and the needs of the employees. "Training Tracker helps in this area and also works to connect the training to organizational goals and objectives. Doing so allows each employee to grow and contribute to the organization," Mr. Davis continues.

The move from short term training goals to a long term training plan lets the company shift from a reactive position to a proactive one. Companies easily identify which employees are in need of training, why they need it and when the training needs to be completed. Employees appreciate having this plan as it shows them how the training they are taking fits into the big picture. "Employees connect and engage with employers when they understand their role in the organization as a whole," Mr. Davis declares.

Employers benefit when this shift is made as they see in increase in productivity and the organization improves as a whole. Improved training may lead to bonuses, promotions and more. "Everyone wins with the use of Training Tracker which is why companies are frequently turning to this program to improve their overall training program," Mr. Davis states.

Training Tracker is designed to make training easy. Organizations have the ability to set up unlimited user accounts without paying per-user licensing fees and the database is accessible anywhere the Internet may be accessed. The search features allows users to find the information needed rapidly and companies have the ability to upgrade the plan when needed. The program automatically updates so businesses have one less task to handle. "Training Tracker eases administrative burdens of companies, both large and small. If your company training plan no longer meets your needs, switch to Training Tracker. Results will be seen in a very short period of time," Mr. Davis exclaims.

About ChirkHR
Chirk HR offers a web-based software application which allows companies the freedom to spend more time training and developing employees. As the application tracks training, it organizes employee training while proactively reporting training opportunities and gaps. Employers benefits as training costs can better be tracked, training resources allocated and training can directly be connected with organizational needs. Companies are only as strong as their employees. Make sure you are staying ahead of the curve by using Chirk HR to get the most from every training dollar spent.

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Removes Hassle From Training Issues

Aloha, OR -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/23/2013 -- According to a survey by the Ontario Skills Development Office, 63% of those who responded said they planned to introduce new technology to the workplace that would require staff training. Furthermore, The American Society for Training and Development reported approximately $1500 per employee is spent on average per year for training in a technical and professional capacity. With these numbers in mind, Eric Davis of Chirk HR recently introduced his complete hosted software to ease the paperwork burden as well as financial obligations associated with employee training.

Says Davis, "We recently did a major update to ChirkHR. Previously, it was a simple applicant tracking system (ATS) for recruiters to find and hire the best talent. After several months and getting some feedback from customers, I've decided to change the direction of ChirkHR. An employer will only hire one person once, but there are many other opportunities for the employee to improve after they are hired. Every employee will receive some training from their employer. When they are hired it's typically part of their new employee orientation. Then throughout their career training comes up as refresher courses to maintain their skills, new training to teach them new skills, and mandatory training such as like harassment and safety."

The software system will now offer a training tracker to employers, according to Davis. "Over time as each employee works on their training plan, you'll be able to have visibility into where they're at and whats left with their training. No longer will you have to say "I'll get back to you" when you're asked how an employee's training is going. You'll have a clear picture and be able to confidently know exactly how it's going. To be completely open, managers will be able to access their employee's training. This will both save them time and also let the manager incorporate the training feedback directly into their department's day-to-day work"

He continues explaining that noticing gaps in training has become easier now for the management team. "The training tracker software gives you the opportunity to address these gaps before they turn into problems for you or your employee. Each of these training sessions are opportunities for the employer and employee to become more efficient and effective. There are hard quantitative factors like cost cutting issues, but qualitative factors will always have a greater impact. Was the training successful in teaching the employee? Did the concepts stick? Is the employee able to grow and develop?"

Davis concludes, explaining, "With more opportunities to improve and a larger number of factors that go into training, building software to improve training and development would have a larger impact for both the employer and employee."

About ChirkHR
Chirk HR is a complete hosted software as a service web-based application. It is a true multi-tenant system, meaning every improvement made is rolled out to each account. Chirk HR charges no setup fees, forces no contracts, no long term commitments, and a fully functional 30-day free trial.

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