Flexible training's intrusion on work/life balance

Elearning often makes training easier, flexible and more efficient because it allows the learner to create his own learning pace and allows learning to happen anywhere, anytime. Technological advances have made learning more interactive and life-like without requiring extensive equipment. Companies are saving money by reducing the amount of production time it takes to complete training programs and eliminating travel costs. Additionally elearning permits employees to access training as needed. So, iun general, elearning has changed traditional instructional methods by taking learning outside the classroom. Still, is it in the best interest of the employees? Work and family are two of the most central realms of adult life and, for many employed adults, balancing the demands made by these two areas is their most important daily task (Kinnunen & Gerris, 1996). Is moving the office to the individuals’ homes causing employees undue stress and devaluing family and leisure time?

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