{"id":3127,"date":"2022-07-06T09:27:31","date_gmt":"2022-07-06T03:57:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/?p=3127"},"modified":"2024-11-06T16:38:24","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T11:08:24","slug":"on-the-job-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/on-the-job-training\/","title":{"rendered":"On-the-job Training: Is It Viable in the Remote Workplace?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lorman.com\/blog\/post\/39-statistics-that-prove-the-value-of-employee-training\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">34% of workers are pleased with the training they get on the job, although 41% think it&#8217;s essential<\/a>. The numbers prove that on-the-job training is in-demand and vital.&nbsp;But when you consider on-the-job training, what springs to mind? Most likely an old-fashioned way to train employees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what about the working place of today? While more and more individuals work from home, does on-the-job training become less important? We think not. Then, the next question is: how do you implement on-the-job training in the remote workplace? Is it feasible?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talent management is dramatically different now since&nbsp;more people work from home, and new tech is improving. L&amp;D delivery is becoming more accessible and more convenient. eLearning automation has transformed training into a critical process that we can execute online. There is more to work than getting your hands dirty and acquiring knowledge as you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But many people agree that learning on the job remains essential and it&#8217;s not really out of date. Workers find it very helpful and exciting. Why? Let&#8217;s know more about how crucial on-the-job training is, how new it is, and how you can implement it in your eLearning-based <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/learning-plan-2022\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2550\">L&amp;D program<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a15e394e6c36\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a15e394e6c36\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/on-the-job-training\/#What_does_on-the-job_training_mean\" >What does on-the-job training mean?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/on-the-job-training\/#Who_does_it_help\" >Who does it help?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/on-the-job-training\/#Who_gives_training_on_the_job\" >Who gives training on the job?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/on-the-job-training\/#When_should_you_select_on-the-job_training\" >When should you select on-the-job training?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/on-the-job-training\/#8_benefits_of_teaching_your_remote_workers_on_the_job\" >8 benefits of teaching your remote workers on the job<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/on-the-job-training\/#People_learn_quickly\" >People learn quickly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/on-the-job-training\/#New_hires_learn_fast\" >New hires learn fast.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/on-the-job-training\/#Its_easy_to_put_into_place\" >It&#8217;s easy to put into place<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/on-the-job-training\/#Employees_get_to_work_faster\" >Employees get to work faster.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/on-the-job-training\/#Work_is_always_going_on\" >Work is always going on<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/on-the-job-training\/#Enhances_employee_retention\" >Enhances&nbsp;employee retention<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/on-the-job-training\/#Employees_work_together_well_as_a_team\" >Employees work together well as a team<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/on-the-job-training\/#You_avoid_huge_expenses\" >You avoid huge expenses<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/on-the-job-training\/#How_can_you_implement_on-the-job_training_in_a_remote_setting\" >How can you implement on-the-job training in a remote setting?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/on-the-job-training\/#Ensure_theres_access_from_afar\" >Ensure there&#8217;s access from afar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/on-the-job-training\/#Dont_forget_about_the_comments\" >Don&#8217;t forget about the comments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/on-the-job-training\/#Share_more_information\" >Share more information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/on-the-job-training\/#Set_goals_for_success_and_keep_track_of_them\" >Set goals for success and keep track of them<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/on-the-job-training\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_on-the-job_training_mean\"><\/span>What does on-the-job training mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.freepik.com\/free-photo\/business-team-training-listening-meeting-concept_53876-38033.jpg\" alt=\"on-the-job training\n\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On-the-job training is a way of learning new abilities you want for a task in a practical setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s assume you&#8217;ve employed a pastry chef. You&#8217;re good to go in theory. They can make pastries. They have the skills to do it. But how will they come to terms with their new job&#8217;s toolkits, machines, and supplies? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may require&nbsp;them to do something different with the flour, or you may want to reveal a particular recipe. How about making things and helping people simultaneously? Your workforce can learn all of these things on the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On-the-job training might look slightly different if you work from home, but the idea is still the same. For instance, if you recruit a web designer, they may join a virtual&nbsp;session with an experienced&nbsp;senior employee, start sharing their monitor and concentrate on their software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to teach people how to do day-to-day activities, you require hands-on training inside a real or virtual setting. You wouldn&#8217;t get what you need from a simple conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With on-the-job training, employees can learn about their jobs by doing them while being watched by a supervisor or another executive. As they perform, they understand the crucial aspects of the task, like what&#8217;s&nbsp;expected of them, what kind of tools they require, how they will&nbsp;use them, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f8ee9a\"><em>Ad: PlayAblo&#8217;s Enterprise-Grade Micro-Learning platform is built for millennial learners. Micro-Learning and assessments and gamification features ensure learning outcome measurement and sustained engagement.<\/em><br><em><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/playablo.com\/playablo-free-trial.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more and request a custom demo!<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_does_it_help\"><\/span>Who does it help?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you want to know when and where&nbsp;on-the-job training should&nbsp;start? This kind of training can help with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/high-impact-employee-onboarding-and-induction-training\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"266\">Training for new hires<\/a><\/li><li>Training for people who are just starting out<\/li><li>Getting employees started<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/technology-training-at-work\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2132\">Training current workers on how to use new and innovative&nbsp;tools<\/a><\/li><li>Reboarding<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/reskill-mediocre-employees\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2417\">Retraining employees<\/a> who aren&#8217;t doing a good job<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_gives_training_on_the_job\"><\/span>Who gives training on the job?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On-the-job training isn&#8217;t&nbsp;a hard way to teach people new skills. For it to work, though, it needs to be run by the appropriate people. From within, on-the-job training&nbsp;can be done by seasoned colleagues or supervisors who watch the workers&nbsp;while they work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On-the-job training can, obviously, also be done by someone from outside the company. It&#8217;s a beautiful way to train people to use complex&nbsp;tools and&nbsp;equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_you_select_on-the-job_training\"><\/span>When should you select on-the-job training?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-top-wave\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.freepik.com\/free-photo\/man-office-clothes-training-with-ropes-grey-background_155003-41803.jpg?t=st=1656734715~exp=1656735315~hmac=f8ffd0b9758d4f6273a0f391153013c9314a206cfb4f50462fbd9ca649a63e07\" alt=\"Man in office clothes training with ropes on grey background. Free Photo\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Not every trainee is the same. Some people learn best by seeing things, while others learn best by doing things. They all gain knowledge by doing, which they all have in common. And that&#8217;s precisely why learning on the job is so important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When staff members practice in the circumstances they are likely to face daily; they gain valuable experience. The competent on-the-job training&nbsp;instructor shows workers the right way to do things before allowing them to get started. So, workers will get a chance to practice before they have to focus on the real problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People feel comfortable when they learn on the job because there are fewer risks than when they go to a class and are left to themselves. A less experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/sales-training\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2383\">sales representative<\/a> may not feel comfortable speaking to clients independently. Instead, on-the-job training means somebody will always be there to watch, give advice, and step in if necessary to save the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It would help if you remembered that on-the-job training is critical, but you should combine it with other activities. Lectures and elearning are both necessary. They allow you to learn the fundamentals, while on-the-job training&nbsp;helps you put what you&#8217;ve learned into practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ideal approach&nbsp;to secure success is to teach in a way that looks at things from all sides.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/future-of-workplace-learning\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1944\"> L&amp;D managers<\/a> and training developers should make training courses that use different methods to deliver the instruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, on-the-job training won&#8217;t help staff members who move to a new unit where all the processes and systems are different. Instead, they can begin with a demonstration of their new position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then give them a short online course about the equipment they will use. And eventually, an experienced worker in the new division can display the ropes and instruct them on the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Learning by doing&#8221; enables workers to connect what they&#8217;ve learned in training to the activities they do each day, regardless of whether they work from the office or home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, before we speak about how to do on-the-job training in a remote setting, let&#8217;s talk about what it&#8217;s good for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f8ee9a\"><em>Ad: PlayAblo&#8217;s Enterprise-Grade Micro-Learning platform is built for millennial learners. Micro-Learning and assessments and gamification features ensure learning outcome measurement and sustained engagement.<\/em><br><em><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/playablo.com\/playablo-free-trial.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more and request a custom demo!<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_benefits_of_teaching_your_remote_workers_on_the_job\"><\/span>8 benefits of teaching your remote workers on the job<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-top-wave\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.freepik.com\/free-vector\/businessman-doing-hit-arrow-target-practice_3446-459.jpg?t=st=1656734715~exp=1656735315~hmac=f54cdbd98fb5bc16d54eb1d90e69f6ee1968a64c9f1dfb732db18cdc5175618f\" alt=\"Businessman doing a hit arrow target practice Free Vector\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common way to learn is always on the job. And there are many good reasons why you must include on-the-job&nbsp;training in your L&amp;D plan. Let&#8217;s look at some good things about learning on the job which you must know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"People_learn_quickly\"><\/span>People learn quickly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/blaming-bad-elearning-experience-to-stay-in-love-with-ilt\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1448\">Conventional&nbsp;training<\/a> can indeed be slow and take a long time. On-the-job training, on the other hand, gives employees everything they need to know by giving them practical exposure. They understand precisely what their position involves and pose questions right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_hires_learn_fast\"><\/span>New hires learn fast.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the best way to train new employees. On-the-job training is a much faster and better way for new employees to learn how things work. It&#8217;s the most ingenious method for your employees to quickly understand what they need to do and how to do it well by looking at real-life illustrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_easy_to_put_into_place\"><\/span>It&#8217;s easy to put into place<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On-the-job training&nbsp;is not hard to understand. That&#8217;s why setting it up is so easy. Everything takes place at work. No unique training materials or slideshows need to be made. You must prepare in advance and work with staff members who understand the job well and can operate as guides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Employees_get_to_work_faster\"><\/span>Employees get to work faster.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Staff members can begin working on simple projects immediately, even if they haven&#8217;t yet finished their training. People who just got a new job won&#8217;t feel alone until they acquire basic knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work_is_always_going_on\"><\/span>Work is always going on<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Through on-the-job training, employees learn something new every day. They can function while they are learning. Nobody is left behind, and everybody participates in training because it is meant for their tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enhances_employee_retention\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/employee-retention-stats\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1675\">Enhances&nbsp;employee retention<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When workers don&#8217;t know what they should do at work, they can&#8217;t do their jobs well and may feel anxious. Learning on the job enables people to understand what they need to do and how to tackle issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On-the-job training is helpful because it prevents people from often leaving their jobs. Why? Workers are more willing to remain in the long term if they feel empowered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Employees_work_together_well_as_a_team\"><\/span>Employees work together well as a team<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be hard to fit in on a new squad or in a new career. You can go straight to the fun part on the first day with on-the-job training. Since everyone works together, new hires quickly get to recognize their coworkers and be a part of the group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is even more helpful when people work from home and can easily talk to their coworkers who also work from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_avoid_huge_expenses\"><\/span>You avoid huge expenses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will save money because you won&#8217;t have to set up extra training classes or workshops. Even if training takes place online, it occurs on a typical day, and the workflow never stops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s another reason to talk about how important it is to learn on the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_implement_on-the-job_training_in_a_remote_setting\"><\/span>How can you implement on-the-job training in a remote setting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.freepik.com\/free-psd\/business-people-discussing-documents-ideas-meeting-with-smartphone-isolated-background-businesswoman-having-idea-business-technology-concept-3d-render-cartoon-character_1150-61993.jpg?t=st=1656734871~exp=1656735471~hmac=ad5c2687d368730006f2b1c5156fe9a47da1638557b56e8574a3bb6530619e27\" alt=\"Business people discussing documents and ideas at meeting with smartphone on isolated background businesswoman having idea business and technology concept 3d render cartoon character Free Psd\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As we have&nbsp;seen, on-the-job training&nbsp;is no longer only used in the traditional workplace. It has also become an excellent way to train people in the contemporary, virtual&nbsp;workplace. If you own the apt&nbsp;resources and software, you can help with on-the-job training even if you are far away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After all, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lorman.com\/blog\/post\/39-statistics-that-prove-the-value-of-employee-training\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">89 percent of workers<\/a> want to be able to get training wherever and whenever they need it to do their jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, if you&#8217;re using videoconferencing software, the learner can share their screen with an experienced colleague&nbsp;and talk about responsibilities&nbsp;instantaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Investing in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/how-much-does-a-free-lms-really-cost\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1141\">robust learning management system<\/a> is good if you create a more thorough and well-thought-out virtual on-the-job training plan since you have everything you need to help your remote workers in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So here are a few tips on how to instruct your virtual workers using digital learning&nbsp;tools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ensure_theres_access_from_afar\"><\/span>Ensure there&#8217;s access from afar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Remote employees can do their jobs from any place and at any time. It also means that they can learn anywhere and at any time. They ought to be allowed to grab this opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure your virtual workforce <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/micro-mobile-learning-combo\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2871\">training framework is mobile-friendly<\/a> so people can sign in from the workplace, home, or a cafe. If that happens, nothing will ever stop them from learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_forget_about_the_comments\"><\/span>Don&#8217;t forget about the comments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best things about on-the-job training is that trainees&nbsp;can get feedback whenever needed. It can be hard to do when you work from home. But if your LMS has ways to give feedback, you have nothing to worry about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Videoconferencing is an excellent way for employees and managers to talk to each other in real-time.<\/li><li>Discussion boards let people send messages to one another anytime and anywhere.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/e-certificates-for-courses-on-lms\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1315\">Certificates are automated ways<\/a> to immediately recognize a great job without talking to someone in person.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Share_more_information\"><\/span>Share more information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Improve on-the-job training by giving employees more tools to learn about their jobs. At a certain point, their boss might not be around. Or, they might have to review a particular task quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can add videos, blog posts, webcasts, or micro-modules&nbsp;to your LMS to give your staff members a lot of rich content they can access anytime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_goals_for_success_and_keep_track_of_them\"><\/span>Set goals for success and keep track of them<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you sure all employees understand the new information? Do they understand everything they should know&nbsp;to do the job? Getting feedback from far away can be challenging, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/lms-reports\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2670\">LMS reports<\/a> showcase&nbsp;how your employees are doing in their training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s more fun to come. Make quizzes, tests, and homework to see how far they&#8217;ve come. If you find any problems, you can help even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On-the-job training&nbsp;is the best way to learn in any workplace, in-person or online. But it&#8217;s incredible how crucial on-the-job training is, especially for working from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If on-the-job training is done right, it can lead to good results, even at a job in the middle of nowhere. You need to strategize your on-the-job training thoughtfully, give the trainees proficient managers, and buy software that will do the job for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allow your workers to do well in a place where they can always learn by giving them many on-the-job training benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f8ee9a\"><em>Ad: PlayAblo&#8217;s Enterprise-Grade Micro-Learning platform is built for millennial learners. Micro-Learning and assessments and gamification features ensure learning outcome measurement and sustained engagement.<\/em><br><em><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/playablo.com\/playablo-free-trial.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more and request a custom demo!<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>34% of workers are pleased with the training they get on the job, although 41% think it&#8217;s essential. The numbers prove that on-the-job training is in-demand and vital.&nbsp;But when you consider on-the-job training, what springs to mind? Most likely an old-fashioned way to train employees. But what about the working<span class=\"more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/on-the-job-training\/\">Continue Reading<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":3158,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["entry","author-anisha-d","post-3127","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3127","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3127"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3127\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3416,"href":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3127\/revisions\/3416"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3158"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3127"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3127"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3127"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}