In response to the COVID-19 worldwide crisis, many outsourcing companies in the U.S. have adapted to a remote workforce recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This means companies are moving forward with hiring plans will most likely onboard new employees practically. A few businesses have come to a standstill due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but for organizations still operating, now is the best time to keep your training initiatives in play.
Do not Stop Training during Times of a Worldwide Crisis
During these unmatched times, most employees that work from home are assigned to do so. The precautions taken are obliging corporations to move promptly and find alternatives to critical onsite training initiatives that cannot be postponed for an indefinite period. The online training program is not a new concept; however, for a business that is relatively new to remote work, leaders and managers may have a hard time programming training needs. Training programs like sales training, onboarding, leadership development, diversity and inclusion (D&I), and digital transformation is so much important than ever for the success and growth of employees and the business.
Remote Training for Existing Staff
The solution to training existing faculty in a remote setting is to look out for virtual solutions that allow employees to retain if not advance the impact and engagement from the in-person training program. Efficient and engaging online learning will facilitate in enhancing employee connections and a culture of togetherness in the current environment.
The flexible time frame for onboarding
Entire onboarding program includes defining most of the procedures in advance; maybe assigning a pal or mentor coordination for new hires; along with having a consistent approach to set up training sessions. Companies should initiate with a broader yet some general idea about the company and then give more specific meeting on the department where the employees will be working. The introduction is the leading and essential asset available to employees in the company since they wouldn’t have the luxury of face to face interactions. Recurrent video meetings can be conducted to ensure that new employees feel connected to the company.
A partnership between H.R. and I.T. for online training programs
I.T. professionals and H.R. professionals typically estimate how they can advance the employee experience, so employees are capable of learning efficiently. When employees are in an inaccessible environment, they need to work hand in hand to present faultless experience for onboarding. I.T. team and the H.R. team and can work in partnership on using a company app for training purposes. Some companies may have many advanced tools and may also an in-house company app with all of the essential details the employee needs to know to be efficient in their respective jobs.
Such a crisis can never be predicted; also, the duration of it cannot be expected. The best thing one can do to be prepared even if you are onboarding new hires or guiding or training the existing staff is to keep all the above tips in mind to help your organization.
Contact VGlobal to learn more about onboarding new remote employees during the COVID-19 crisis.
