Research suggests it is imperative that management engage their employees with their tasks and work projects. SHRM research indicates that engaged employees are more productive, innovative and therefore receive better results; strengthening an organisation for a better culture and competitive advantage. Monetary incentives are becoming less likely to motivate employees. Personal growth, increased career opportunities and ongoing development are at the forefront of what employees truly desire. According to the National Research Business Institute, 23% of employees are leaving their current roles due to lack of development and training. Many organisations are not providing enough opportunity for growth.
The question that management should be asking is ‘how do we address this challenge?’. The answer is simple, give employees what they crave in terms of development. This is where online training or e-learning comes into effect. Online learning provides interesting, relevant, and interactive content, that supports career opportunities and ongoing development. Unlike that of classroom-based training, online training offers employees training that can be accessed everywhere, any time, on a variety of devices. It allows employees to complete the training at their own pace. This eliminates any worry about moving at the speed of a class. As well as the content benefiting employees in terms development, this also allow for an interactive and immersive form of learning. This, in turn allows for a more engaged employee!
Not only can online learning benefit the employees, but can also benefit the employer. Finding the best online platform can cut administrative duties in half! In order to find the best online learning platform to implement for your organization there are key elements to look out for, one of the most important being its affordability. Finding a cost-effective solution, which is easy to navigate is of huge gain for an organization.
SAFEWARE is an online training and induction platform, launched by Occupli in 2019. Occupli is a leading provider of high quality, professional services focusing on Health and Safety, Environmental and Carbon Emissions. SAFEWARE can be used for both blended and online learning. The platform itself is completely customisable. Administrative tasks are made easy with SAFEWARE, as it keeps track of company training records and certification. It can also issue reminders when refresher courses are due. The UX for SAFEWARE is second to none, offering easy navigation through learning programmes, while also offering the functionality of gamification. This again highlights the interactive elements of learning. As Ireland’s largest EHS company, we continually see organisations spending large amounts of time and money on staff/contractor/visitor inductions and training. Not only is SAFEWARE affordable for large scale organisations, it is just as beneficial and convenient to small and medium enterprises alike.
We understand the needs of both employees and employers. Our services offer comprehensive reporting, lower costs, consistent flexibility, and increased engagement
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