Working remotely is no longer a perk or flexible option. Due to the coronavirus, it has become the norm for employees in almost every industry. Many employees today are juggling work, along with taking care of children, who are home due to closed schools or childcare services. It is unchartered territory that has left many employees feeling unsettled.

If you run a medical office, clinic or dental practice, you count on your employees to be the face of your business. Their daily contacts with your customers help establish long term relationships with patients.

Over 61 million young workers are flooding the labor force. Born after 1996, this newest group, called Generation Z, are rolling up their sleeves and want to make a difference for their employers. In return, they expect more than a paycheck. They want employers to provide training programs that will help them grow and develop professional skills. But not just any training will do. Gen Zers want training that captures their attention and fits their needs. Here are seven tips to create the training Generation Z employees want.

Did you know that pictures are more effective than words in capturing employees’ attention with training programs?  As a society, we’re bombarded every day with the latest in creative media. Text now is boring. Here’s how to use photos to enhance your employee training program.

Boring, irrelevant, dry, time-consuming.

Employee training: as a small business, you know it’s essential, and you know that workers want it. But often while running the company, you run out of time to teach and coach employees. If this describes your situation, using an online training system can help you reach your goals. Here’s what you need to know to find the right system.

Telecommunications industry employees spend their workday helping other people connect. They answer customer questions, provide advice, help develop new products and support your business operations. So, doesn’t make sense to keep your team members connected? Isn’t it important for you to provide employees with the latest information about products, upgrades, and trends?

For most businesses, success doesn’t just happen. Success requires a strategy that helps employees reach specific objectives. It also requires insight, a plan, and dedication to making ideas real.  This same strategy can be used to set up an effective employee training program.

As a small business owner or trainer, how often do you ask employees for ways you can help them do their job better?

Training employees as a group may be a convenient method for small business owners and trainers. But is it the best learning experience for employees? Usually, not, experts say.