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Mandatory training gets a bad rap. The word \u2018mandatory\u2019 already makes employees want to run for the hills. But what if we were to tell you that this training can save lives? In 2021, 275 workers<\/a> died every day in the United States because of hazardous working conditions. That\u2019s where mandatory employee training can swoop in to save the day.<\/p>\n

Providing staff with this knowledge is essential for organizations. It trains them on how to stay safe at work, thus reducing potentially fatal accidents and driving business results. Moreover, it ensures that your business covers all the necessary legal requirements.<\/p>\n

This article breaks down the who, what, and why of mandatory employee training. Plus, we show you how to deliver it with a learning management system (LMS).<\/p>\n

What Is Mandatory Training?<\/h2>\n

Mandatory training is the training that a company deems essential for employees. As the name suggests, it is compulsory for all staff members (or sometimes for a specific group of employees). Also known as compliance training<\/a>, it ensures your business meets necessary policy and regulatory standards.<\/p>\n

Not all mandatory training is required by law. Organizations often implement it to ensure all team members comply with the company\u2019s mission and internal code of conduct, or to reach an industry ISO standard. The type of compulsory training that a company conducts varies from industry to industry. Common examples include workplace safety<\/a>, data protection, laws and regulations, and diversity and inclusion.<\/p>\n

In short, compliance training safeguards your business by making sure that all staff members have the knowledge they need to carry out their work safely and in compliance with all relevant legal requirements.<\/p>\n

Who Needs Mandatory Training?<\/h2>\n

Many professionals across different industries need mandatory training to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to perform their job safely and responsibly. In some US states, the government has specific federal laws regarding mandatory staff training, while other states leave it up to the employer to decide.<\/p>\n

Professionals in fields such as healthcare, law, childcare, cybersecurity, finance, and pharmaceuticals are commonly required to undergo regular compliance training. This is also true for employees who work in high-risk work environments.<\/p>\n

Whether legally required or not, most organizations expect employees to undergo some form of compulsory learning at work.<\/p>\n

Why Use an LMS to Deliver Mandatory Training?<\/h2>\n

Delivering regular compliance training to all employees (especially in dispersed workforces) is one of the biggest challenges companies face. Fortunately, there\u2019s a solution for this \u2014 an LMS.<\/p>\n

A learning management system (LMS)<\/a> is a web-based platform used to create, deliver, and track employee training and development, such as online courses, virtual classrooms, and other digital learning activities.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the benefits of using an LMS<\/a> to deliver mandatory training:<\/p>\n