Starting a new position or taking on a new responsibility can be challenging, especially when many employees get little to no training. In fact, on average, employees are given just 24 minutes a week for learning. Perhaps an even more concerning fact, nearly 60% receive no workplace training and are entirely self taught. This lack of learning opportunities leaves many employees feeling unsatisfied, and further proving why traditional training models are ineffective. This can also lead to a lack of workplace etiquette and a hostile work environment.
Many organizations today waste valuable resources creating ineffective courses for their employees. It is for these reasons that microlearning has become the newest and most effective way to train employees.
Microlearning uses small activities, videos, questions, and nudges to help employees to learn throughout their day. These activities are easy to fit into a busy workday, boost collaboration and retention, and are more targeted and personalized to each individual learner. The results are observable and measurable, and show that this style of learning is nearly 20% more effective than traditional training.
Message-based learning, like the style employed in a microlearning structure, meets workers where they are. It benefits both the employers and the employees, reducing costs, increasing engagement, and overall is a more effective tool for workplace training. Several Fortune 500 companies and leading nonprofits are already using these methods, inspiring the rest of the business community to follow in their successful footsteps.
Source: Arist
