Reflecting on over a year of remote training, and where businesses must go from here

Abstract

Purpose

The study aims to explore how businesses across the UK have adapted to over a year of remote training, and where there is room for improvement as long-term hybrid working plans are put in place. The study also uncovers what digital tools businesses have relied on to deliver learning and development initiatives during remote working, and their effects on employee engagement and experience.

Design/methodology/approach

An independent body of research was commissioned among 750 UK business leaders and 1,235 UK adults in full-time employment.

Findings

The research found that while the majority of businesses were able to leverage digital solutions during extended periods of remote work, significant numbers found it difficult to train and develop employees remotely, with many employees dissatisfied with the outcomes.

Originality/value

The research offers some valuable insights for business leaders looking to improve their training schemes as workplaces settle into new patterns of working.

Citation

Kairinos, N. (2022), "Reflecting on over a year of remote training, and where businesses must go from here", Strategic HR Review, Vol. 21 No. 1, pp. 10-13. https://doi.org/10.1108/SHR-10-2021-0048