Tips on how to make onboarding more effective with e-learning

Tips on how to make onboarding more effective with e-learning
4.3.2024

Onboarding, or the onboarding of an employee, begins when both parties sign the employment contract. However, it does not end there. During the first few days, the new employee has to get acquainted with a lot of company documents, guidelines and processes. However, thanks to the development of e-learning, this need not be a problem. Read on for practical tips on how to use e-learning in the onboarding process to make it simple yet effective.

Many HR professionals and managers have begun to move their onboarding training online following the proliferation of hybrid and remote working models, resulting in a boom in e-learning. E-learning has brought digital into onboarding materials, and they have become interactive. This has mainly contributed to cost savings for the employer, time savings and a positive atmosphere in the workplace. So what should not be forgotten when creating onboarding training using e-learning? Read our tips.

Simplify lengthy texts

A common part of e-learning is text files that can be the standards, guides and manuals your employee will need to do their job. Keep the text clear and structured, and add bullet points or bullet points with a clearly defined objective. This makes it easy for the employee to understand all the information. 

Create onboarding videos

The newcomer learns a lot of new information during training that he should remember. Make it easier for him with the help of a video. In e-learning, video is a welcome way to convey information. And it's no different with onboarding. The information will then be more digestible and interesting for the employee. Be sure to write out a script before you create the video to make sure that the video will accomplish the goal and will actually be meaningful to the new employee.

Add creativity to your presentation

Neither long nor short. Such a presentation should capture and hold the attention of the employee. When creating your training materials, think about content layout, structure and play around with the visuals. As a bonus, there can be an interactive element to grab the employee's attention. The key to a successful presentation is engaging and valuable content that your employee will appreciate during the onboarding process.

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Bring the materials to life with interactive exercises and courses 

Training certainly doesn't have to be boring. Supplement your materials with valuable quizzes, assignments or straightforward tests of your newcomer's knowledge. In addition to testing his or her knowledge, you can easily see if your materials have been understood by the employee or if you should rework them.

Don't forget to update your e-learning training 

It probably goes without saying why updating onboarding training is important. But how to ensure it? Research, read, get inspired. Follow the latest trends and learn from the best companies that are willing to share their know-how. But the best feedback comes from the employees themselves. Giving them a voice, perhaps through a questionnaire, will give you valuable information to keep your training up-to-date and effective. 

Ideally, you want to have all your data in one place, and HR software can help you do just that. This way, neither you nor the employee will have to click between different documents or systems, because everything can be handled conveniently within one system. Onboarding, e-learning, training, questionnaires, as well as many other features that will make your daily work much easier.

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