In a context of accelerated change, companies and employees have learning and training needs. The challenge is to navigate the multitude of training programs and experiences available. Today, training can be initiated by either the employee or the employer. Let’s take a closer look at the 2022 trends.
Employee self-training
Since the crisis, many French professionals have been self-training on subjects that interest them. Many formats now enable self-training, making learning accessible to all.
Videos, MOOCs, and podcasts are among the educational formats where learners self-train. On virtually any subject, it is now easy to find free content to help learn a new skill. During remote work periods, these formats are practical since they are available online and from a distance.
Social Learning is also gaining traction in the training world. The principle: learning within a community rather than in isolation. By exchanging and sharing with your network, the knowledge of the entire community is enriched.
And soon, the metaverse. Yes, this new virtual world could be a major asset for training as it allows users to be fully immersed in their training subject. According to a PwC study, this could lead to up to 4 times greater focus compared to traditional e-learning training.
Self-training develops creativity and encourages employees to take initiatives in their professional or personal daily lives regarding skills they have acquired through learning.
Self-training allows employees to deepen their areas of interest, whereas company-led training will be more or less linked to the employee’s role or the company’s specific needs.
The company as a training advocate
Companies can provide expert insight into which training programs are relevant for their employees. Moreover, when companies are involved in their employees’ training journey and offer tailored training programs, employees will find greater meaning in their work and increased motivation. Here are some popular training programs in 2022.
- Management and leadership
Remote work has significantly changed how teams are organized. As a result, management has had to or still needs to adapt. Training focused on remote management can promote good practices. An employee working remotely who is poorly supported by their manager will obviously be less engaged and less effective than one who receives proper support. Management and leadership training is an effective way to build high-performing teams and achieve strong results.
- Remote work training
How to successfully transition to remote work? How to be effective while working remotely? What organizational structure and daily management? There are now training programs available to help employees be proactive in remote work. Without proper organization, remote work can become a trap for your employees, leading to reduced social interactions, lower results, or work overload due to poor organization.
- Training on social and environmental impact topics
We have heard much about employee disengagement, loss of meaning at work, and the need to feel useful and have a positive impact on environmental issues. Including them in impact-driven projects or training on your company’s CSR initiatives, for example, can boost their motivation and reduce frustration linked to this quest for meaning, especially if it is concretely integrated into company actions.
- Foreign language training
Still highly relevant, speaking and writing multiple languages are significant assets in the professional world. With English more essential than ever, training in this language is easily accessible. French charm with a French accent and intermediate proficiency is not always sufficient to meet a company’s international business challenges. Training can therefore help bridge gaps in practice and reinforce existing knowledge.
This list is obviously not exhaustive.
Training is continuously a topical subject. The greatest challenge is keeping up with developments in this sector and especially finding where to get information. To help you, find the majority of training programs listed on a single platform: https://www.maformation.fr/