One of the reasons why companies aim to streamline their onboarding process is to enable new hires to reach their full productivity potential as soon as possible. Measuring time to productivity helps HR teams understand if their recruiting and onboarding are optimized in a way that sets up new employees for success from the moment they join the company. When HR specialists have insight into time to productivity, they can: Allocate resources more efficiently, by identifying areas that need improvement in the onboarding process Improve employee retention by proactively addressing issues caused by an extended time to productivity, such as employee dissatisfaction and increased turnover Reduce the time to productivity for a faster time-to-market, increased customer satisfaction, and improved overall business outcomes