Manage HR Magazine | Tuesday, August 03, 2021
The current increased focus on incorporating learning into the digital workplace can get attributed to several factors.
Fremont, CA: Internal communications and collaboration have always been at the center of most intranets and digital workplaces, but learning has never been. Even the rise of intranet-focused self-service and the capacity to carry out simple transactions offered through integrations, such as arranging annual leave, tend to bypass the learning world.Few intranets allow users to view and book courses; it's a feature that's still on the fringes of digital workplace functionality.
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The growing emphasis on learning integration is a positive trend. Training and learning improve efficiency, increases engagement, and reduces risk. However, learning should be more integrated into the digital experiences and closer to the day-to-day job routines.
The current increased focus on incorporating learning into the digital workplace can get attributed to several factors.
Increased Focus on Employee Experience
With employee experience, a clear trend toward more holistic thinking (EX). How IT, HR, and internal comms departments approach the digital workplace are now centering on EX. Learning is a vital component of the work experience and the entire package that organizations provide to their employees. Therefore, an EX agenda corresponds with creating a better and more integrated digital learning experience.
The simplicity with which incorporated Microsoft 365 learning has changed substantially
Learning management systems like LMS365, which currently interface smoothly with Microsoft 365 and Teams and get easily integrated into the SharePoint intranet, enjoy a surge in popularity. Microsoft Viva Learning will open up even more integration possibilities, and it might be a game-changer in the long run. More significant Opportunities to Integrate Learning Into Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Microsoft TeamsThe content from Microsoft's learning pathways can also get incorporated.
Growth in Employee Apps
The pandemic ushered about a silent revolution in frontline communications, courtesy of mobile employee apps. Employees on the front lines and in the previously disconnected field can now use apps on their mobile devices to access digital services. Mobile learning is incredibly effective and consumed at any time. Again, this has opened new avenues for learning, whether through specific applications or the Microsoft Team App.
The Creation of the Digital 'One-Stop Shop'
A "one-stop shop" concept — a fully integrated digital office ecosystem — has long intrigued workplace professionals, albeit it has proven challenging to implement. It's mainly shown to be a false promise, if not a cliché, in the intranet area. However, as the digital workplace matures and platforms expand to incorporate more connectors and integration choices, the one-stop shop is becoming increasingly feasible.Learning is an excellent option for the subsequent integration and increasing the return on investment from your digital workplace.
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