Return on Employee Investment (ROEI)

An ongoing discussion among business managers is the return on employee investment (ROEI). Employers want to maximize business profitability, and employees are a significant part of organizational success. Investments into employee training and professional development comprise a significant part of many companies budgets. Measures including providing tablet computers for employees to pursue flexible learning opportunities and self-paced classes give employers the opportunity to reduce training and development costs.

What are the pros and cons of these practices?