Make Remote employee training more effective in 6 easy ways

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Remote working was in existence many years ago but it was not embraced by a large number of companies. But now, as the economy is undergoing the economic recovery phase, and rapid advancements being made by AI, it is now possible for the companies to shift their onsite operations to a remote working model. This has resulted in huge cost savings. It has also brought several benefits for remote workers in terms of having a better work-life balance, saving them from daily commuting to the office, etc.

To ensure consistency in better performance of remote employees, the need for continuous degradation of their skills cannot be underestimated. Therefore, HR Managers considering specific needs for each employee should devise such AI-led online training. Such online training should be designed in a way which allows a worker to access them in their free time without disturbing their routine.

Apart from this, e-training is also essential for the onboarding of recruits into the system. Such training can be provided to them which provides the basic information about the company, rules, and regulations, code of conduct, etc. Work-related training is also indispensable to pull them into the system.

What is remote training?

When remote training is given to an employee whether an existing employee or a newly hired, it takes place at a distance. It’s mainly directed at those employees who work remotely or offsite. It is usually given through a virtual classroom platform where real-time training is provided. It can also be given through online courses, some webinars, and various e-learning tools.

There has been an increasing need for remote training. According to Dr Adam Ozimek who surveyed 1,000 hiring managers revealed that in the next 5 years, the number of remote workers is expected to grow double as it was before Covid-19. (Source)

In another survey by TalentLMS on remote employees, it was revealed that the majority of the employees said that access to remote training is very important for the overall understanding of techniques and skills required. (Source)

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Best practices for remote employee training

Some of the best practices through which organizations can provide training to remote workers in an effective manner are:

#1. Making online training user friendly

Many organizations are providing Single Sign-On to their remote workers. Such remote teaching methods give remote workers single access to their cloud-based training platform. Here, they get training at their convenience and at their own pace. The automated nature of online training gives LMS administrator information regarding when a remote worker has logged in and for how much duration.

#2. Training through video learning

This training method is becoming increasingly popular due to the enforced following of social distancing as a result of the pandemic. Some highly personalized training where there is a need for interaction between trainer and learner, for remote teaching, video-based learning is the best option. Here, there is a face-to-face contact between them where they can talk and get their doubts solved from the trainer.

#3. Training completion to be made self-paced and time-bound

To allow the respondents to complete their training at their own pace in remote locations gives them the flexibility to complete it as per their schedule. But a finite completion date should also be given so that remote workers can perform and be useful to the organization. Here, they are suggested to devote some time daily for timely completion of training.

According to a survey done by TalentLMS on remote workers, it was revealed that 82% of them have completed their training as per their schedule and outside of their working hours. (Source)

#4. Making training fun-filled and interactive

The latest trend to train remote workers is to introduce some fun and gaming in their training. Such gaming can be in the form of quizzes, self-assessment questions, and providing certificates or badges after completion of training. In the end, their scores can mention how they perform during the training. This brings healthy competition among them for their continuous improvement.

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#5. Remote training software

Remote training software is the most effective method of teaching where the organization is large and remote employees are widely spread. Such training is uploaded onto a virtual platform from where it can be accessed by workers through a single point of authentication.

The LMS administrator can assess when a remote worker is logged in and for how much duration. This gives some idea about how much are the remote employees serious about their training.

#6. Inculcation of learning culture

The organization should inculcate a spirit of learning in its organizational culture. Such training should not be a one-time affair but it should be imparted continuously and should be in pace with the changing technology.

This gives employees an opportunity for their continuous improvement and up-gradation of their skills. Continuous learning ensures their continuity of operations in a changing world where technology is changing at a fast pace.

Takeaway

For the organization to remain profitable and ensure its relevance in cutthroat competition, the indispensability for continuous up-gradation of skills by employees cannot be ruled out. Such an effective training program for employees not only keeps the organizations in sync with the dynamics of the corporate world but also helps employee engagement resulting in low attrition and better performance.

Pratik Salia
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