Why Organizations Should Invest In Online Learning For Employees?

So many aspects of our lives have become enmeshed with the digital realm made available to us by our smartphones.  There’s an app for nearly everything, and it’s a common phenomenon to feel like you have a limb missing when you don’t have your phone with you.

Although it would be a tech blog cliché to mention that the way we consume content has changed dramatically over the last few years, it is now more relevant to do so than ever. So, where the digital world has ensnared us in our personal lives, digital strategies at work are not quite where they need to be, according to a recent article by McKinsey.

The modern person wants convenience, affordability, and most of all, they want stuff that they can access from their phones and tablets, instantly and from anywhere. McKinsey estimate that around 20 billion mobile devices (almost 3x the global population) will be connected by 2025; this makes the argument for digitization strategies all the more compelling. Where older generations tend to prefer face-to-face engagement and view anyone with their eyes planted on their mobile devices as “disconnected”, some would argue that younger generations (or anyone who practically have their phones glued to their hands on a daily basis) tend to be more connected than almost anyone; the only way their “connected-ness” could possibly improve is by having their consciousness plugged into the internet directly.

Yes, face-to-face contact has great value. And we are by no means saying that “phone-always-glued-to-your-hand”-ness is a good thing. But it’s unmistakable that the changes in technology and people’s use thereof demand changes in information consumption in business contexts if these environments wish to stay relevant and cater to the learning needs of their staff (see our previous blog on the Top Five Advantages of Training Staff Online).

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1. Flexibility and Convenience

Anytime, Anywhere Learning: With online training, employees can access materials anytime, anywhere. This is especially beneficial for remote or distributed teams.

Self-Paced Learning: Online training allows employees to learn at their own pace, ensuring better comprehension and retention of information.

2. Cost-Effective

Reduced Travel Costs: Say goodbye to those hefty travel expenses associated with traditional training. Online training eliminates the need for employees to travel to a central location.

Scalability: Online training platforms can accommodate an unlimited number of users, making it a cost-effective solution for growing organizations.

3. Customization and Personalization

Tailored Learning Paths: Online training platforms allow organizations to create customized learning paths based on the specific needs and skill levels of employees.

Interactive Content: Interactive multimedia content, such as videos, quizzes, and simulations, can be incorporated into online training modules to enhance engagement and learning outcomes.

4. Real-Time Tracking and Analytics

Progress Monitoring: Online training platforms provide real-time tracking and analytics, allowing organizations to monitor employees’ progress and identify areas for improvement.

Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyzing training data can help organizations make informed decisions about the effectiveness of their training programs and areas that require additional focus.

5. Environmental Benefits

Reduced Paper Usage: Online training is eco-friendly, as it significantly reduces the need for printed materials.

Lower Carbon Footprint: By eliminating the need for travel, online training helps reduce an organization’s carbon footprint, contributing to a more sustainable future.

6. Consistency and Standardization

Uniform Training Content: Online training ensures that all employees receive consistent and standardized training content, regardless of their location or department.

Easy Updates and Revisions: Online training modules can be easily updated and revised to reflect changes in policies, procedures, or industry regulations.

7. Increased Engagement and Retention

Gamification Elements: Incorporating gamification elements, such as badges, points, and leaderboards, can make online training more engaging and motivate employees to actively participate in the learning process.

Social Learning Opportunities: Online training platforms often include social learning features, such as discussion forums and collaborative projects, that encourage employees to interact and learn from one another.

Blended Model – Classroom teaching & Online learning

The United States Department of Education released research in 2010 which compared online learning to in-person learning, and also investigated how these methods match up to a combination of the two. Their two key findings were:

• A blended model of learning is the most effective, where both classroom teaching and online learning is used.

• Between the two methods, solely learning online was proven more effective than solely learning in a classroom setting; thus, if an organization only had a budget to spend on one or the other, learners would derive the greatest benefit from online training.

Since the Department of Education’s research was released, online video clips have become a staple in content sharing and consumption, with the trend predicted to continue to rise. The implications for workplace learning is that video-based content carries the potential to diminish the need for classroom-type learning altogether when paired with other forms of e-learning (dependent, of course, on whether a hands-on approach is required to learn a particular skill).

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Wrapping Up

So, there you have it! Online training offers a plethora of benefits that traditional desk-bound training simply can’t match. It’s time to move away from the desk, step into the light, and embrace the future of employee training. Trust me, your employees—and your bottom line—will thank you for it!

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