Has your training kept up with your workforce?

At some point, almost every organisation found itself needing to enable remote work, fast. But most didn’t rethink their remote work training, they simply moved what they already had online It wasn’t easy. Even those with plans in place were stretched by the logistics. But now that things have settled into new patterns, there’s a bigger question to answer.

The State of Remote and Hybrid Work Today

Here’s what the current picture looks like:

• Remote Work Prevalence: As of October 2024, 41% of UK workers engage in remote work at least part of the week, with 28% adopting a hybrid model and 13% working from home full-time (usebubbles.com).
• Hybrid Work Benefits: 78% of hybrid workers report improved work-life balance, and 47% note better overall well-being (researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk; usebubbles.com; thehomeofficelife.com).
• Training Challenges: Over 60% of learners feel that the digital learning provided by their organisation isn’t relevant to their role (elucidat.com).
• E-Learning Adoption: The global elearning market continues to grow, fuelled by the need for flexible, scalable solutions (e-learningcentre.co.uk; linkedin.com).
• Microlearning Trend: Employers are adopting microlearning to deliver fast, focused bursts of training that stick (we-are-hr.com; financesonline.com).

Why Training Must Evolve with the Work Environment

Some companies are still managing disruption. Others are building on the unexpected upsides of remote working. Either way, the aim is the same. To shape a working model that is sustainable, whether remote, hybrid, or somewhere in between.

The problem? Many of the fixes that helped in the short term are now holding things back.

Quick patches to infrastructure and processes won’t cut it in the long run. And while most teams are aware of the common problem areas such as teamwork, meetings, culture, and social connection, awareness isn’t enough.

Why Remote Working Needs a New Training Approach

What’s missing is shared understanding, clear expectations, and consistent behaviours. That’s where training comes in.

Have you stopped to consider where friction really happens in your remote setup?

Done well, training provides more than just knowledge. It signals intent. It shows employees that remote and hybrid work isn’t a stopgap. It is a strategic choice, and one they’ll be supported to succeed in.

Are you building training that takes social isolation into account? That reflects people working in all kinds of locations, not just from home, with wildly different infrastructure behind them?

Training is also one of the most effective ways to drive meaningful change, especially in a distributed workforce.

Why Traditional Training Falls Short for Remote Teams

Traditional in-person workshops rely on a natural flow of interaction. They depend on non-verbal cues, shared space, and the immediacy of response. In crisis mode, many companies simply moved their training onto Zoom or into documents, losing the responsiveness and interactivity that make training effective.

The tools we have now, video calls, global calendars, instant collaboration, are incredibly efficient. But are we using them in a way that supports learning, not just meetings?

Elearning: A Smarter Fit for Remote Work Training

Progressive organisations are turning to elearning. Not as a compromise, but as a solution built for this environment. When designed well, elearning offers interactivity, animation, and responsiveness that fits the way remote working teams now engage.

And if you’re thinking about updating your training, why not start with microlearning? Can you build short bursts of content that live inside the tools people already use, like Slack, email, or your LMS?

What We Offer at Real Projects

At Real Projects, we specialise in making that transition work. We’ve created remote work training courses for organisations of all sizes, covering everything from virtual meetings to digital security. Our courses use a mix of formats to keep things engaging, and we can also help adapt your existing training into remote working solutions that actually work.

What’s the biggest mistake companies make with remote working? They do nothing. They keep the same training and expect different outcomes.

If you’re ready to move from stopgap to strategy, we’d love to help.

📧 hello@realprojects.co.uk
📞 01603 273918

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the biggest challenge with remote work training?
Many companies haven’t changed their training. They rely on short-term fixes or old methods that don’t work for hybrid teams. This creates confusion, poor habits, and low engagement.

Q2: Why doesn’t traditional training work for remote teams?
Traditional training depends on shared space and in-person interaction. When moved online without changes, it loses its impact and doesn’t support remote workers’ needs.

Q3: What does good remote work training include?
It focuses on clear expectations, consistent behaviours, and social connection. It works for people in different locations and helps build a strong remote culture.

Q4: What is microlearning and why is it useful?
Microlearning delivers short, focused lessons that are easy to update. It fits into daily work and can be shared through tools people already use, like Slack or email.