Most businesses have discovered the benefits and the challenges that come when employees are provided a flexible employment model. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are here to stay. Effective communication, collaboration, and consistent learning experiences need to be proactively supported in order to ensure productivity.
According to a recent study by Gallup, only 28% of remote-capable employees want to be on-site full-time, while 59% prefer a hybrid model. At the same time, Gartner reports that 47% of hybrid workers struggle to maintain strong relationships with colleagues.
This shift has created unique challenges for teams, including:
- Reduced informal communication (like hallway chats or desk-side problem solving)
- Fragmented access to knowledge and resources
- Feelings of isolation and disconnect
- Difficulty aligning team learning with business goals
Without shared physical space, the risk is that learning becomes siloed, and team culture erodes over time. But that’s where the right digital tools—and mindset—can make all the difference.
How an LMS Helps Teams Get Connected and Stay Connected
A collaborative LMS like WorkPlan Learning bridges the distance with features that do more than just deliver training. It creates shared learning experiences that help remote and hybrid teams build connection, context, and consistency.
Here’s how a collaborative LMS helps teams get and stay connected:
Shared Learning Paths Aligned to Team Goals
An LMS platform should organise learning around team objectives. When team members see how their development aligns to shared goals, they’re more motivated to engage and support one another.
Interactive and Social Learning Experiences
Features like discussion forums, video feedback, peer-to-peer reviews, and collaborative projects make learning feel more like a team sport than a solo task.
Centralised Knowledge Sharing
An LMS should be a hub for curated team knowledge—processes, quick guides, templates, and tips—that everyone can access when and where they need it.
Dashboards for Team Insights
A dashboard gives managers visibility across the team, identify who needs support, and celebrate learning milestones—key actions that foster connection and recognition.
Customised Microlearning to Spark Engagement
Short, targeted learning experiences keep remote employees engaged and learning without overwhelming them. These bite-sized sessions are perfect for hybrid teams with varied schedules.
User-Generated Content and Peer Contributions
Encouraging team members to share insights, create learning content, or record tips gives everyone a voice—and helps build a sense of community in a distributed environment.
Tips for Keeping Remote and Hybrid Teams Connected Through Learning
- Host virtual learning challenges or campaigns – make training collaborative and fun.
- Encourage peer teaching and content sharing – tap into internal expertise.
- Integrate learning into everyday workflows – keep learning relevant and accessible.
- Use team-based learning goals – align development with collective achievement.
- Celebrate wins together – from certifications to creative contributions.
Remote and hybrid work isn’t just a trend—it’s here to stay. However, flexibility must be balanced with connection. An LMS that supports shared learning, team goals, and open communication helps create a digital workspace where people feel informed, included, and inspired.
When your team learns together—even while working apart—they grow stronger, smarter, and more connected.
Want to learn how WorkPlan Learning can help your remote and hybrid teams connected?
Contact us for more information.
Phone: 1300 726 708
Email: contact@workplan.com.au
