Employee Quote by Zig Ziglar
“The only thing worse than losing an employee you have trained is keeping an employee you haven't trained.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Secrets of Closing the Sale, Zig Ziglar, 1984
Training employees creates value; losing them is costly, while untrained staff cost more over time.
In simple terms: Trained staff are valuable; untrained staff are costly.
Key Takeaway
Invest in training to reduce turnover costs.
Themes
leadership
training
retention
Mood
pragmatic
reflective
Type
advice
business
When to use this quote
- HR onboarding
- team building
- skill development
- performance management
Key Concepts
human capital
investment
cost of turnover
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance training with employee engagement?
- What retention strategies complement training?
A Different Perspective
Training alone doesn't guarantee loyalty; culture matters.
