The worriers are imagining their team sitting in their pajamas watching Netflix all day. Or maybe you’re thinking that doesn’t sound so bad yourself. Besides, you’ve worked hard all year. What’s a little break?

Listen up: working remotely is a growing trend not just in the American workplace but globally, regardless of short-term external factors. It’s also something lots of us do without issue. Is it because we show superhuman restraint when it comes to distractions? Are we just more motivated than the typical worker? The truth is that it all has to do with accountability and leadership.

Leaders know that in times of uncertainty or economic instability that employees need even more tools in their toolbox to be able to hone communication skills, improve processes, deliver great customer service and achieve company goals.

Now is the time to invest more in training your team; not less.

A great way to keep your team engaged and give them the skills they need is to provide them online training, accessible in the office or home. The online training program that Studer Community Institute offers will track learner progress, so you know that your staff is actively participating. We also recommend asking each employee to provide an outline or notes describing what they learned and how they are going to apply their new knowledge and skill on the job.

If your gut reaction is that it’s too expensive, think about this: IBM found that for every dollar they spent on online learning, they saw $30 in increased productivity. I imagine that kind of return is appealing to any business owner.

Show your employees that you’re invested in their success, especially during a time of uncertainty. Give them the gift of knowledge and give yourself the gift of reassurance that your team is engaged and actively learning whether they are at their desk or away from the office.

Contact Stephana Gaudin at [email protected] for customized packages and monthly membership pricing! We’ll get your organization set up right away.

 

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