E-learning makes compliance training easy

We all know the drill: the mandatory training sessions our employer "makes us do" to ensure the organization complies with all laws and regulations. Usually, these sessions are boring, highly theoretical, and seem to last forever (or at least, that’s how it feels).

But does it have to be that way?

Absolutely not!

It starts with our mindset regarding how we think about compliance training. "Is our employer making us do this?" or can we actually see it as a growth opportunity as an employee? What types of compliance training are there? How do they work? What can they do for us as a company? And what important role does e-learning play in this? We answer all these questions in this blog.

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What is compliance training and why is it important?

Compliance training contributes to developing and maintaining a safe and ethical workplace. Compliance training programs can cover topics such as cybersecurity, ergonomic working, and government regulations.

Compliance training is important for upholding the values and standards of a company or organization and ensuring that all employees are aware of—and adhere to—all laws and regulations.

What are the benefits of compliance training?

1. Productivity

When employees have to take time out to find a solution to a problem they weren't taught about during compliance training, the productivity of both the employee and the company suffers.

Good compliance training saves time and money in the long run.

2. Morale

If an organization makes the news because employees are being harassed or the government imposes sanctions for poor compliance practices, it certainly doesn't help motivate people to show up to work "ready to go" every day. Compliance training ensures everyone is on the same page and prevents incidents that can negatively impact employee morale.

It also sends an important message to employees that the company takes certain matters (such as employee safety) seriously.

3. Recruitment

Well-run organizations that follow the law and don't make headlines for the wrong reasons find it easier to attract talent.

Companies with solid training programs (compliance and otherwise) are attractive to today's workforce.

4. Fewer incidents

Good training ensures consistency among employees in what they know and how they respond to compliance situations. This results in fewer compliance incidents that need to be addressed, which is more efficient for the company while also giving confidence to employees who know how to handle whatever comes their way.

How can you make compliance training more engaging and easier with e-learning?

E-learning offers organizations the chance to take their compliance training to the next level. Why?

• Not only does it become much more accessible for employees (since everyone can complete it online), but
• it also provides objective statistics
• and research shows that a much higher percentage of employees actually complete compliance training when it is offered through an interesting and engaging e-learning course that is recommended by colleagues and managers.

How do we optimize compliance training with e-learning?

Make it accessible and varied for everyone

Some people prefer reading, while others prefer listening. The more options you give employees to complete compliance training in an accessible and enjoyable way, the higher the uptake. E-learning makes this possible!

Make it interactive

In addition to offering diverse types of content, it is crucial to create an interactive learning experience. Many organizations use gamification to develop an engaging compliance training program. For example, with a 'choose-your-own-adventure' scenario, employees discover the consequences of their actions for themselves through immersive digital storylines. Interactive quizzes and exercises also invite employees to actively participate in the training program by applying their new knowledge.

This way, new concepts are reinforced, increasing the likelihood that the information from the training will be retained.

Connect it to daily work practice

The more the learner can relate to what they are learning, the more meaningful the training will be for them. How does the course material relate to their daily life? To their daily work practice? What will this e-learning concretely provide the learner? Why should they invest time and energy into this? Make this as clear as possible from the start and make that connection wherever you can. Virtual Reality can play an important role in this.

Pluvo offers an ideal platform for compliance training. Adding learning materials in various formats, building a digital and interactive library with all important information, interaction, and gamification: Pluvo has it all! Want to know more about how you can use Pluvo to make compliance training much more fun and easier within your organization? Contact us via the chat!

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