Digital communication tools have transformed the way we communicate, how we consume content and how we work. It is also changing the way we learn. Technology allows learning to be increasingly self-directed, collaborative and continuous throughout life. And this brings enormous possibilities for expanding the knowledge and capabilities of employees in the company, as well as training new team members – onboarding.

Companies have turned to online training resources thanks to a large number of advantages:

• Cost-benefit ratio. Using an online platform for training makes onboarding easier and of higher quality. It also makes it cheaper, by eliminating the need for physical space, printed material, the presence of an instructor, travel, accommodation and food.
• Flexibility in time, duration and location. Employees can access the material at a time that suits them and set their own pace for the training. Learning can be done for half an hour or two hours, at 6 pm or 6 am, in São Paulo or Beijing.
• Improved learning. By adjusting the content to the specific needs of the employee’s routine, the content receives greater attention.
• Greater productivity. With better training, employees are able to carry out their activities in the best way and in the shortest possible time.
• Increased motivation and confidence. With better preparation and greater confidence in what you know, you work better.
• Knowledge retention. The training material ensures that that knowledge remains in the company even when people leave the team. Especially if it is updated and complemented by the employees themselves.

Who benefits from this?

With good tools, online training is beneficial for everyone. The company benefits from reduced costs and less time to prepare new colleagues, with more productive employees.

Likewise, the manager benefits from efficient measurement of material use, control over training performance, assessment of employee satisfaction and standardized information, allowing for high and continuous quality.

Employees have easy access to all the content they need and can easily ask questions. He can give his opinion and collaborate with his own training, exercise his knowledge, relate it to practice and obtain greater preparation and motivation.

Good Practices for Online Onboarding Training

It is worth mentioning that the tool alone does not solve everything. The company needs to embrace the use of good practices in relation to online employee training.

Developing quick and objective content, for example, will guarantee greater engagement and retention of knowledge. This is something that deserves special attention, as long and/or boring content can greatly harm results.

It is also important to give space for sincere feedback from users. As in many other areas of a company’s activity, those who are open to criticism are at an advantage. This feedback from employees guarantees quality control and constant improvement of onboarding.

In addition to knowing what to do, you need to know how to do it. To do this, you must choose a tool that best suits the needs of the company, its objectives and the team.

Find out more about Lector Live, a collaborative platform with the resources your company needs to achieve these goals, increasing productivity and stimulating innovation.