It is evident that in the past two years the way in which organisations strategize in terms of learning and development has changed dramatically. For so long, classroom-based or in-person training was the leading training method. However, as the global landscape evolved and the pandemic impacted the every day lives of millions, organisations had to find a new, better and more intuitive solution. This is where online training or elearning came into play. The pandemic meant that adoption of online learning was at an accelerated rate.
In 2022, “normality” has somewhat resumed, which begs the question - which trends are here to stay when it comes to online learning? From a business point of view, we must analyse and evaluate which trends have had the greatest and most successful impact on our businesses. Measuring return on investment when it comes to online learning can be tricky, but some useful tips on measuring ROI can be found in our previous article HERE.
Trend 1 – Blended Learning for Hybrid Workers
As employees return to the office, we adapt a more hybrid work arrangement. Many are splitting the working week between their offices and their home workspace. As a result, blended learning is one trend that is here to stay. For example, mandatory safety training such as manual handling training is compulsory by law and therefore all employees (whether remote, office based or hybrid) must complete this. We can now complete the theory element of manual handling training online if a practical session is complete within 30 days of completing the theory. This is a more time efficient and cost effective solution for organisations.
The key to successful blended learning is a hybrid training strategy that can communicate effective with and actively include hybrid workers whether they’re at home or in office. This is also where an intuitive learning management system, like SAFEWARE comes into play. Having the capabilities and functionalities to host training content, manage all training records & certification and generating reports that monitor the progress of users (whether home or at the office) in one central location. In times of compliance audits, HR departments can access all certification with ease. To find out more about SAFEWARE please call us on 0818 315 415 or email info@occupli.com to arrange a demo.
Trend 2 – Mobile Learning
The integration of mobile learning into organisation learning and development strategies has been slowly increasing, but because of the global landscape this integration was also accelerated at an alarming rate in the last two years. It is proven to boost employee engagement when it comes to their online learning. To read more on how online training can improve employee engagement please click HERE. The use of mobile devices when it comes to online training is a way of embracing technology. For example, when it comes to site safety inductions the use of the mobile device can allow you to log into your learning management system and complete the site safety induction before even stepping on a site or into an office. This immediately mitigates risk for the employee, contractor or business, and is favourable to insurance companies and auditors. As mobiles are handheld devices, they are carried everywhere, which makes online training feasible at any time, day or night. It also allows users to have immediate access to any training updates and portals on their learning management systems. With SAFEWARE, users can scan a QR code for automatic registration, making the UX even more efficient when it comes to mobile training. To find out more about SAFEWARE please call us on 0818 315 415 or email info@occupli.com to arrange a demo.
Blended learning for hybrid workers and mobile learning are two trends that will remain consistent across organisation’s online training strategies. With the right learning management system, any organisation can leverage their employees engagement and productivity through incorporating these trends.