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How to Avoid Under and Overtraining - Strike the Perfect Balance with Circle LMS

Updated: Jan 29



Training your employees can feel like walking a tightrope—too little guidance and they’re lost, too much, and they’re overwhelmed. The key to effective training? Finding the right balance to keep your learners productive, engaged, and growing.


Let’s explore how to avoid both undertraining and overtraining your workforce. With Circle LMS, you can easily hit the sweet spot by delivering the right training at the right time—ensuring your team gets exactly what they need to succeed.


The Risks of Undertraining 


Research from the Harvard Business Review shows that 40% of employees who receive inadequate training leave their jobs within the first year. This occurs because employees lack the knowledge or skills needed to excel in their roles, leading to:

  • Reduced productivity—According to a study by IBM, employees who are not properly trained take up to six times longer to perform tasks than their well-trained counterparts.

  • Increased errors and compliance risks—A report from PwC found that undertrained employees are 20% more likely to make mistakes that lead to compliance violations.

  • Higher turnover—Organizations lose valuable time and money hiring and training replacements for undertrained employees.



The Risks of Overtraining 


Overtraining, while less discussed, can be equally harmful. A study by the Journal of Applied Psychology found that employees exposed to excessive training experienced training fatigue, leading to a 15% drop in knowledge retention. Overtraining results in:

  • Training fatigue, where employees lose interest and fail to retain key information.

  • Wasted resources—Research from the Training Industry shows that 35% of training budgets are wasted on redundant or unnecessary training.

  • Lower morale and job satisfaction—Employees can feel overwhelmed and undervalued when training is not aligned with their needs.



How Circle LMS Prevents Undertraining


  1. Personalized Training Paths 

    A report by LinkedIn Learning highlights that 74% of employees want training tailored to their individual needs. Circle LMS enables administrators to create customized learning paths based on individual roles, skill levels, career goals, and any other characteristics. This ensures that every employee engages with the training content most relevant to their responsibilities and aspirations.

  2. AI-Powered Smart Assignment Tool 

    Circle LMS’s smart curriculum assignment tool takes personalization to the next level by automating assignment rules based on employee profile information, such as job role, department, or location. Additionally, the system continuously analyzes user behavior and performance data to recommend courses and resources, ensuring employees are always on the optimal learning track. 

  3. Knowledge Gap Assessments

    Identifying and addressing knowledge gaps is critical for effective training. According to the Association for Talent Development (ATD), targeted training can improve skill retention by 35%. Circle LMS integrates pre-tests, questionnaires, and dynamic assessments to understand each learner’s background, strengths, weaknesses, learning goals, and learning needs.The platform then uses test results and survey responses to trigger focused training content that maximizes learning outcomes.

  4. On-Demand Learning Libraries

    Employees can access a comprehensive library of courses and resources anytime, empowering them to address knowledge gaps proactively. This flexibility aligns with modern learning preferences: 94% of employees say they would stay at a company longer if it invested in their development, and 84% prefer on-demand, self-paced training to fit their schedules and needs (LinkedIn Learning Workplace Learning Report; Deloitte). Circle LMS ensures learners have the tools they need when they need them.


How Circle LMS Prevents Overtraining


  1. Microlearning Modules

    The Journal of Educational Psychology found that learners exposed to microlearning retain 17% more information than those in traditional training formats. Circle LMS breaks down content into short, easily digestible modules for better retention.

  2. Analytics and Reporting

    Real-time data ensures you can monitor progress and stop assigning redundant training. Research from Gartner confirms that analytics-driven training programs are 25% more effective.

  3. Adaptive Learning Features

    Circle LMS adjusts training content and pacing based on individual performance, helping avoid overload. Adaptive learning has been shown to improve engagement by up to 30%, according to McKinsey.

  4. Survey and Feedback Forms

    Circle LMS incorporates survey and feedback tools to gather employee input on training relevancy and workload. According to Gallup, 65% of employees report higher engagement when their feedback is considered in shaping training programs. These insights help the system fine-tune course assignments to avoid redundant or unnecessary training, ensuring each learning experience is purposeful.


Finding the Sweet Spot with Circle LMS


With Circle LMS, you can design training programs that maximize learning while respecting employees’ time and energy. Whether it’s preventing undertraining with personalized content or avoiding overtraining through microlearning, Circle LMS provides the flexibility and insights you need to create targeted, impactful training experiences.



Ready to hit the perfect balance in employee training? Schedule a free demo to see how Circle LMS can transform your training strategy!



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