DAYTON, Ohio -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company, a provider of software and services to the automotive retailing industry, has been included in Training magazine’s “Training Top 100” list. The company ranked 29th, up from 32nd a year ago.
The list recognizes U.S. companies with the best internal training and employee development performance. The magazine annually evaluates candidates on a series of qualitative and quantitative criteria, including strategic training goals; evaluative processes and mechanisms; metrics; workplace surveys; the number of training professionals; amount of tuition reimbursement, training as a percentage of payroll; and number of hours dedicated to training.
Other organizations appearing in the Training Top 100 include: IBM, ranked No. 1; Pfizer, No. 3; Sprint, No. 4; Verizon, No. 14; Wells Fargo, No. 30; BMW Group Financial Services, No. 36; Microsoft, No. 38; LexisNexis, No. 46; and NCR, No. 76.
"It’s a proud moment to see our company recognized for its efforts and successes in shaping an environment of continuous learning opportunities for our associates," said Susan Moll, senior director of Reynolds University, the company’s training arm. "The recognition is a testament to our efforts through Reynolds University to ensure that our associates remain a key factor that differentiates our company in the marketplace and with our customers."
In announcing Reynolds’ ranking, Training magazine acknowledged that Reynolds University (RU) Online, implemented in October 2004, takes company associate training to a new threshold. Specifically, RU Online offers associates:
The same 24/7 access to training content as it does Reynolds automotive dealership customers
More than 450 audio recorded educational sessions and quick, five-minute "Knowledge Nuggets" to help associates learn about company applications
The ability to individually track their training
