According to a Harvard Business Review study, only 14% of organizations thought they could support remote work before the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, 42% of organizations believe they can adequately function remotely.
With the rise of new variants and the uncertainty of a post-pandemic world, we only expect that statistic to increase.
More organizations are permanently shifting remotely as many companies find remote work increases productivity and saves your company and your employees time and money.
Today, we’re going to check out the significance of eLearning and pre-boarding to remote employees and the future of the workforce.
What is eLearning?
eLearning is an affordable solution that uses software technologies to assist learning. With eLearning, you can share content in nearly all formats. For example, you can share material through Word documents, PDFs, slideshows, videos, forums, etc. Moreover, you can attend live online classes and communicate with instructors through chat options available on your eLearning platform. eLearning is ideal for remote work because you train new employees, upskill current employees and access it anywhere.
Advantages of eLearning
- Drives user adoption
- Streamlines processes
- Grows revenue
- Boosts new technology ROI
- Improves digital literacy
- Improves efficiencies
What is Pre-boarding?
Pre-boarding is the step before onboarding. This step includes meeting the organization or handling administrative details like health declarations, tax forms, and insurance. Pre-boarding makes the process of onboarding more streamlined and is crucial to recruitment success.
How to Pre-Board New Employees
Have Timely Communications:
We suggest providing new employees with a welcome email, an email with company tips and lingo, and a first-day preparation checklist.
Provide Training:
Having a solid eLearning platform will come in handy at automating learning processes. The employer will be able to assess the new employee's progress and help with any knowledge or skill gaps.
Assign Someone as their Pre-Boarding Buddy:
The new employee might have questions, so having an assigned pre-boarding buddy could help them feel more comfortable communicating any questions or concerns.
Wrap Up
Remote is the way of the future. Salesforce states that “companies can operate with more agility, become an attractive destination for top talent, and foster an all-around better employee experience” with remote work.