Training And Development As Methods Of Employee Engagement

In any business, human capital is its greatest asset and the biggest key to achieving business goals. It is time for all human resource managers to reflect back on employee performance and begin planning on how to better the training and development needs.

Self-Paced Online Training

Nowadays, self-paced online training is one of the top Training and Development trends for 2018 and beyond. Different employees require different online training resources that can allow them to go at their own pace and focus on individual areas for improvement. In the coming year, companies need to understand that employees need to train when it’s most convenient for them as this will help them retain and recall the information better. Allow your workers to set their own schedules, develop target goals, and seek out online training resources autonomously.

Implement Bite-Sized Support Resources

Corporate learners no longer have time to sit through a half-hour online training course, especially when they are trying to overcome a challenge or are in the middle of a task. Bite-sized support resources are essential in corporate training and development. This new technology will enable employees to get the information they need to solve the current issue and build their skills on the spot. Thus, companies will quickly improve their online training ROI and employees will be more satisfied in the work environment.

Responsive Designs

Responsive design gives corporate learners the ability to access online training resources on any device; be it a tablet, the latest smartphones, and laptops. These multiplatform designs will allow eLearners to create a personalized version of the online training course with breakpoints. The system can adjust the layouts based on the device used. Instilling this trend will give every learner the opportunity to navigate the course with ease and actively participate in the training experience.

Online Mentorship Programs

To maintain the continued health of a company, management will have to target employees who can take over future leadership skills. HR should focus on job candidates with leadership potential from the get-go and mentor them to develop future leaders and managers. Online mentorship programs will be convenient as they will allow the exchange and facilitation of skills and knowledge. HR managers will be able to make this collaboration even more effective by incorporating training contracts and past experience. As a result, the learners will have the power to create personalized milestones based on their employer’s past achievements and milestones.

Collaborative Online Learning Communities

As of 2018, companies have strived to build eLearning communities that can foster personal development. As a result, these collaborative online learning cultures have become the new norm. A by-product of this will be informal and spontaneous learning experiences on a global scale. Employees will be encouraged to work with peers to solve everyday challenges that can be contributed back to the community and hopefully better the world while at the same time expanding their skills and knowledge.

Social Learning Experiences

As companies broaden their reach and become more diverse, the leaders see the value in developing their employee’s skills, such as communication skills, emotional intelligence, negotiation and collaboration. Majority of all corporate learners are already using online discussions, blogs, and social media. Therefore, this will be a great addition to your Training and Development initiatives. Employees will be able to use these social training tools to interact with peers and gain valuable information. They will also be able to create their own online training content and share training resources, which will aid in improving knowledge. E. g. your employees will be able to participate in social media groups and discuss relevant topics, share tips, and explore their own perspectives.