Employee Training & LMS for Retail Businesses

Why Retail Businesses Choose Handbook for Employee Training & Policy Management

Retail businesses have unique training and compliance needs. Handbook’s LMS is designed to simplify and automate employee training, policy management, and compliance tracking across multiple locations. With Handbook, you can reduce administrative burden, keep your employees up-to-date, and ensure consistent training across your organization.

Key Features of Handbook’s Employee Training & LMS for Retail:

• Automated Onboarding & Training: Simplify new hire onboarding with automated training assignments and reminders. Ensure all employees receive consistent, up-to-date training without manual follow-up.
• Product Knowledge Training: Create and deliver product-specific training materials that employees can access on-demand. Keep staff knowledgeable and confident when interacting with customers.
• Compliance Tracking & Reporting: Track compliance with labor laws, safety regulations, and company policies. Automated reminders ensure that employees complete mandatory training and certifications on time.
• Seamless Payroll Integration: Sync Handbook with your payroll system to automatically assign new hires to training programs and manage policy acknowledgments without manual intervention.
• Mobile-Friendly Platform: With retail staff often on the go, Handbook’s mobile accessibility allows employees to complete training and access policies from anywhere, at any time.

Feature	Handbook	7shifts	Toast	HotSchedules
Ease of Use	✔️ Simple, intuitive interface	✔️ Easy to use for restaurant managers	✔️ User-friendly, especially for POS integration	✔️ Easy for restaurant managers to navigate
Automated Onboarding & Training Assignment	✔️ Full automation with payroll integration	❌ Limited automation for training assignments	❌ Manual onboarding process	❌ Manual training assignment tracking
Compliance Tracking & Reporting	✔️ Real-time compliance tracking and reporting	❌ Limited compliance tracking features	❌ Limited compliance features	❌ Basic compliance tracking
Integration with Payroll & HR Systems	✔️ Seamless integration with payroll and HR systems	❌ No payroll integration	✔️ Integrates with Toast POS and payroll	❌ Limited integration with payroll systems
Security Features	✔️ Multi-factor authentication (MFA), secure document storage	✔️ Security features like role-based access	✔️ Secure employee data management	✔️ Role-based security, encrypted data
Ease of Document Management	✔️ Simple document management for policies and procedures	❌ Basic document management	❌ Limited document management capabilities	❌ Requires external tools for document storage
Customer Support	✔️ 24/7 support	✔️ Dedicated restaurant support	✔️ 24/7 support, including chat and phone	✔️ Support for restaurant operations

Benefits of Using Handbook for Employee Training & Compliance in Retail

Handbook’s LMS is tailored to the needs of retail businesses. Whether you’re managing employees at a single location or across multiple stores, here’s how Handbook can help:

• Scalable & Customizable: As your retail business grows, Handbook scales with you. Add new employees, locations, and training modules easily without overwhelming your HR team.
• Streamlined Training & Policy Management: With Handbook, you can automate training reminders, policy reviews, and compliance tracking—saving time and reducing administrative overhead.
• Consistency Across Locations: Ensure that every employee, no matter the location, receives the same training and has easy access to updated policies and procedures.
• Increase Employee Engagement: By offering on-demand training and product knowledge resources, you can improve employee engagement and retention while boosting performance in your stores.

Solution	Pricing Structure	Key Features	Monthly Cost (for 50 employees)
Handbook	$2.50/month/user (Advanced Plan)	Automated onboarding, training reminders, policy management, compliance tracking, product knowledge training, payroll integration	$125/month
LearnUpon LMS	$4-$9/month/user	Cloud-based LMS, custom branded courses, employee training, integration with HR & payroll systems, reporting	$200 - $450/month
Cornerstone OnDemand	$6-$14/month/user	Learning management, compliance training, employee development, onboarding, and performance tracking	$300 - $700/month
iSpring Learn LMS	$3-$7/month/user	User-friendly interface, SCORM-compliant courses, mobile access, reporting	$150 - $350/month
TalentLMS	$8-$12/month/user	Course creation, compliance tracking, e-commerce integrations, mobile accessibility	$400 - $600/month
SAP Litmos	$8-$18/month/user	Learning paths, mobile accessibility, reporting and analytics, compliance training	$400 - $900/month
Google Sheets	Free or $12/month/user (Google Workspace Business)	Manual tracking, no automation or policy management, no integration with payroll or HR systems	$600/month (Google Workspace Business)
Microsoft Word	$6.99/month (Microsoft 365 Business Basic)	Manual document management, no training automation, no compliance tracking, no integrations	$350/month (Microsoft 365 Business Premium)

Why Choose Handbook? Handbook offers a more affordable and efficient solution for retail businesses looking to streamline training, compliance, and policy management. Compared to other LMS providers, it is an all-in-one platform that’s easy to set up, use, and scale as your business grows.