{"id":4671,"date":"2021-04-05T20:58:20","date_gmt":"2021-04-05T20:58:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novoed.com\/2021\/04\/one-year-on-how-remote-work-made-corporate-learning-work-better\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T13:59:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T20:59:33","slug":"one-year-on-how-remote-work-made-corporate-learning-work-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novoed.com\/2021\/04\/one-year-on-how-remote-work-made-corporate-learning-work-better\/","title":{"rendered":"Remote Learning: How Remote Work Made Corporate Learning Work Better"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:85px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Remote training exceeded expectations for 95% of L&amp;D leaders, with improved outcomes and engagement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>88% said online learning reached more employees, boosting inclusion and scalability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaboration worked well online, but 62% found it harder without in-person interaction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zoom fatigue and tech issues were top challenges, highlighting the need for thoughtful design.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learning &amp; development leaders were understandably worried about moving all training online at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, but a year later, there\u2019s evidence that online training didn\u2019t just bridge a gap \u2014 it was better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NovoEd commissioned an independent research firm to survey 150 learning and development leaders about how remote training was better, where it struggled, and the surprising training benefits that emerged when everything was forced to go entirely online. This infographic highlights some of the key findings from NovoEd\u2019s forthcoming analysis of the impact of remote work on <a href=\"https:\/\/novoed.com\/resources\/blog\/five-key-shifts-in-corporate-learning-for-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">corporate learning<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/novoed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/oneyear_FINAL_UPDATE.pdf\" class=\"wp-image-9426\" width=\"700\" height=\"3811\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/novoed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/oneyear_FINAL_UPDATE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/novoed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Download-Infographic-Button-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14762\" style=\"width:251px;height:53px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enterprise L&amp;D leaders are surprised by better outcomes from digital learning solutions, but challenges remain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NovoEd asked 150 enterprise learning leaders how remote work impacted their training programs. Here\u2019s what they had to say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-learning-leaders-say-remote-work-improved-quality-outcomes-and-accessibility-of-corporate-training\"><strong>Learning leaders say remote work improved quality, outcomes, and accessibility of corporate training<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>95% were surprised at how remote work improved training programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>79% believe online training produced better outcomes than in-person<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>54% think that quality of learning has improved during remote work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>88% believe moving to digital from traditional in-person delivery opens up learning opportunities to more employees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>80%+ expect most corporate training to remain online even after COVID-19 has ended<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-collaborative-learning-is-important-but-can-be-challenging-online\"><strong>Collaborative learning is important, but can be challenging online<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>95% of L&amp;D leaders say that collaboration between employees is a priority during training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>83% believe <a href=\"https:\/\/novoed.com\/learning-platform\/collaborative-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">collaborative learning<\/a> online leads to better team performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>62% say that collaboration is more difficult when training is online only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/novoed.com\/resources\/insights\/guide-to-building-capabilities-for-the-never-normal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/novoed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/email_FINAL.png\" alt=\"bersin_ebook_promo\" class=\"wp-image-19547\" style=\"width:432px;height:216px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-top-10-challenges-for-online-learning\"><strong>Top 10 challenges for online learning<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/novoed.com\/resources\/blog\/learning-engagement-in-a-time-of-zoom-fatigue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zoom fatigue<\/a> (50%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technical problems (47%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of physical connection (38%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harder to network (34%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Competes with work\/distractions (32%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited opportunity for peer collaboration (28%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited opportunity to practice skills (27%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No travel or food perks (24%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited mentoring (14%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More formal (8%)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4>Related Searches<\/h4>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/novoed.com\/resources\/webinars\/the-virtualization-of-work-remote-work-and-hr-strategy\/\">Virtualization Of Work<\/a>,\n<a href=\"https:\/\/novoed.com\/resources\/blog\/an-experts-voice-on-remote-learning-and-development\/\">Learning And Development Experts<\/a>,\n<a href=\"https:\/\/novoed.com\/resources\/insights\/online-collaborative-learning-for-the-enterprise-the-complete-guide\/\">Online Collaborative Learning For Corporations<\/a>,\n<a href=\"https:\/\/novoed.com\/resources\/blog\/staying-ahead-of-critical-corporate-training-initiatives-during-a-pandemic\/\">Corporate Training And Development During A Pandemic<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NovoEd asked 150 enterprise learning leaders how remote work has impacted their training programs, one year into the pandemic. 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