Online learning platforms are proving their ability to bridge the gap between employers and employees working remotely in the multifamily arena. And the benefits will be around for many years to come. The business world has transformed its mindset that employees working outside the office aren't productive. Even before the pandemic, word was out that employees working remotely are just as or more productive than in office environments. As more businesses become separated from their employee bases – whether intentional or not – the need for online training that strengthens knowledge and core values becomes more critical. Long before the idea of working at home was entertained, the distances associated with multifamily housing operations required more effective ways to train employees. Online learning systems have helped fill a void in training between company leaders and onsite staff separated by even thousands of miles. Online learning platforms at work Resources like EasyLMS®, a highly popular multifamily online learning platform, continue to play a huge role in new employee training, career development and retention. During the pandemic, multifamily housing operators who employed learning management systems were able to quickly shift gears as employees at all levels were forced to stay at home. Traditional property operation methods and in-person training had become temporarily incapacitated, compelling managers to help ensure that learning didn't stop. Companies were challenged to quickly educate staff about working at home and altered duties along with the usual learning material. Christi Weinstein, Vice President of Support Operations for BH Management, says RealPage was able to quickly put together and release two dozen courses on working remotely, without having to gather people. The virtual learning courses allowed the company, which manages a broad range of properties from coast to coast, to make fast adjustments for everyda...

Online learning platforms are proving their ability to bridge the gap between employers and employees working remotely in the multifamily arena. And the benefits will be around for many years to come. The business world has transformed its mindset that employees working outside the office aren't productive. Even before the pandemic, word was out that employees working remotely are just as or more productive than in office environments. As more businesses become separated from their employee bases – whether intentional or not – the need for online training that strengthens knowledge and core values becomes more critical. Long before the idea of working at home was entertained, the distances associated with multifamily housing operations required more effective ways to train employees. Online learning systems have helped fill a void in training between company leaders and onsite staff separated by even thousands of miles. Online learning platforms at work Resources like EasyLMS®, a highly popular multifamily online learning platform, continue to play a huge role in new employee training, career development and retention. During the pandemic, multifamily housing operators who employed learning management systems were able to quickly shift gears as employees at all levels were forced to stay at home. Traditional property operation methods and in-person training had become temporarily incapacitated, compelling managers to help ensure that learning didn't stop. Companies were challenged to quickly educate staff about working at home and altered duties along with the usual learning material. Christi Weinstein, Vice President of Support Operations for BH Management, says RealPage was able to quickly put together and release two dozen courses on working remotely, without having to gather people. The virtual learning courses allowed the company, which manages a broad range of properties from coast to coast, to make fast adjustments for everyda...