Ramp-Up Period

Definition

The time it takes a new employee to reach full productivity. It's the polite way of saying 'you're useless for the first three months.'

Example Usage

For most technical roles, the ramp-up period is around 6-8 months.

Origin

Productivity terminology from the 1990s

Fun Fact

Average ramp-up time has increased from 3 months to 6+ months in recent decades

Source: Talent Management

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