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Online Learning Meets Productivity Enhancement;
WorkNetSkills Announces Launch of On-Demand Tool
A new solution to employee training

Lansdale, PA, May 1, 2008 – WorkNetSkills announces the launch of its new website that delivers web-based skills modules for employees of all industries.  Featuring comprehensive, on-demand services, WorkNetSkills provide the information needed to help companies and their employees improve efficiency and productivity while saving both time and money.

“WorkNetSkills was launched because, by itself, traditional training is less able to meet the needs of today’s employees and employers,” said Robert Wickman, co-owner and founder of the company.  “It’s expensive, takes people away from their jobs, and there are often travel costs on top of that. More important, busy employees have less time to fully immerse themselves in training or do the things necessary to reinforce changes on the job. So, traditional training keeps happening at companies across the world, because it’s what has always been done. But the return on that investment is questionable. WorkNetSkills provides a solution that better matches the speed, needs and demands of the modern-day employee. It can be used as a direct source of work-related information, or in a support role to conventional training utilizing a ‘blended learning’ approach.”

The web-based modules save considerable time when compared to conventional classroom training.  Most modules take about 20 minutes to complete and each delivers “what to do” and “how to do it” instructions.  The site includes links to other relevant areas and additional support material on the WorkNetSkills site. An internal search engine allows users to search for specific skills or resources.

“The typical model of training is ‘learn today, and then apply tomorrow on the job,’” Wickman continues.  “Our 35 years of experience in corporate learning has shown us that today the traditional approach needs to be turned upside-down, placing appropriate skills and tools in employees’ hands the moment they’re needed.  The tools show specifically how to do a job-related skill right now. Over time, employee confidence, morale and capabilities build, and people are better equipped to move the business forward.  Performance support tools can also be a great back-up for training already completed or anticipated. So, the model becomes ‘apply now, learn through repetition.’ ”

About WorkNetSkills
WorkNetSkills’ “just in time training” is available online 24/7 and increases employees’ performance and productivity by providing them access to skills they can review in about 20 minutes and immediately apply to their jobs. WorkNetSkills is a “get-it-done-now” system. When employees have a question, concern or issue, they simply “WorkNet It’ to find relevant and practical solutions. Learn more at www.worknetskills.com.