Remote, or distributed work, has gone from a sought-after benefit to a critical component of a business continuity plan. Employing a remote team brings a number of benefits in terms of expanding talent pools, ensuring that companies can stay open during a crisis, and reducing the costs of support physical locations. But, as with anything, it doesn't come without its downsides. For businesses who've recently expanded, or deployed a remote workforce, they're realizing that one of the greatest challenges comes in the form of training and onboarding work from home employees.
A 2019 Talent LMS survey uncovered that nearly 70% of remote employees wish their company did a better job of training them. And those who do want training that their company doesn't provide are paying out of their own pockets to seek out learning opportunities, including conferences and seminars, online courses, and live webinars.
What can businesses do to better prepare remote workers for success? In this eBook, we'll explore all the ins and outs of hiring, onboarding, and training distributed team members. The process begins well before the employees' first day. Keep reading for step-by-step guidance, expert tips, and templates you can use to improve hiring and recruiting processes, onboarding, and ongoing training.
