Why eLearning is the Safer, Smarter Training Strategy

Smart and useful features like video, employee communications, collaboration, and the ability to assess an entire company’s learning progress is now available in most eLearning products and Learning Management Systems (LMS).

A LMS is an application companies use to house eLearning courses; while documenting, administering, tracking, and reporting on internal training. For example, if your company requires sexual harassment training, an LMS would serve to help manage and document workers who are required to complete the training. It would also be the place where you would store your eLearning content.

Companies can either choose to bring an LMS in-house, or choose the cost-effective option of  subscribing to an LMS. In most cases, with a subscription, you don't have to worry about system updates or additional fees for additional licenses. Also, subscriptions typically  come  with an option of buying off-the-shelf eLearning courses.

Another remarkable benefit to eLearning is a company's ability to be proactive in safeguarding against lawsuits and claims. Since eLearning is track-able it acts as a safety measure by offering complete coverage in areas of exposure including: harassment, ethics, wage and hour, individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and so on.

eLearning is the smarter and safer option when it comes to training and here’s why:

eLearning courses  are 100% effective (at least the ones Berkshire offers) in defending claims.

Remember, with eLearning you have documentation the training was completed by the employee. According to Allen V. A Staffing Company, proof of training at all levels is required to establish an affirmative defense.

Online training is cheaper, yet more effective than classroom training

In most cases online training requires no travel and no instructor, yet studies have shown that e-learners retain more information than classroom training. 

According to the EEOC, there were approximately $1billion in settlements

The settlements are usually in complaints regarding sexual harassment, age, disability, discrimination, and Wage & Hour. It’s safe to say knowledge is power. Training supervisors will reduce the risk of violations. The investment in eLearning is worth it when you consider the consequences.

Outsourcing training is an option with eLearning

It is far more efficient to have a company that specializes in eLearning develop your content so it is compliant and accurate. The same company can also manage employee training through a Learning Management System. This means you can focus on more critical workplace issues.

Productivity for employees and managers

Employee time is valuable. Chasing learners down, getting them into a room, taking them away from productive work time, has an internal cost the management may not realize it’s bearing. 

Satisfy State Training Requirements

Through eLearning you can satisfy state requirements like California State Law AB 1825. A law that requires California organizations with more than 50 employees to provide two hours of sexual harassment training once every two years.

Cost Effective

If you consider the average cost per learner with eLearning is approximately $123, compared to the cost of a facilitator, HR staff, or even an attorney, eLearning is simply the smarter choice.

Currently Berkshire Associates offers an array of eLearning courses that cover a number of topics. When you weigh the pros and cons, eLearning for corporate-wide training is the way to go...at the very least, it is worth exploring. Click on a link below to get a description of the classes offered.

• Affirmative Action and EEO Laws
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Harassment & Discrimination
• Performance Management & Hiring
• Violence Prevention
• Workplace Ethics
• Wage and Hour

If you would like to see an eLearning course, or for more information contact us at 800.882.8904 or bai@berkshireassociates.com.