Retention, engagement & workforce metrics · Core
Time to productivity
Also called: TTP, ramp time
ELI5
Time until a new employee reaches a defined effective-performance level.
Used in conversation
“Compare time to productivity with the same cohort and period before drawing a conclusion.”
Pitch context
You will see “Time to productivity” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches retention, engagement & workforce metrics.
Why it matters: In retention, engagement & workforce metrics, the scope can change what data may be used, who may access it and which controls are required.
Caution
Employment law and workplace practice vary by jurisdiction and agreement.
Connected terms
- Ramp timeThe search label “Ramp time” can route to both entries.
Sources & evidence · 5
Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — BLS GlossaryDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Productivity programmeDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Small Business Administration — Write your business planSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- IFRS Foundation — IFRS GlossarySupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- OECD — G20/OECD Principles of Corporate Governance 2023Supporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-16