Interactive training tool raises awareness of mental health in workplace
Chamber member Tantamount has worked with Illuminate VR to develop an interactive online mental health awareness training tool for managers.
Founded in 2013, Illuminate offer practical solutions to improve mental wellbeing in the workplace.
In the past, their courses were all offered face-to-face, but the pandemic put paid to in-house training and Illuminate founder Lisa Whittleton was keen to leverage the new dynamic and recreate some of the company 's offerings for digital delivery.
“I 'd put off moving to online as there 's nothing quite like learning in a classroom setting and elearning has such a negative press, ” says Lisa.
“But the pandemic brought to the fore the need for remote training, as well as highlighting how this needs to be learner-led and accessible as and when the learner 's schedule allows.
“I wanted to create something more accessible and human than predictable PDFs, interminable videos and checkbox quizzes.
“And that 's precisely what Tantamount have provided: a user-paced module with interactive diagrams, bite-sized lessons and a personal activity book for each learner to keep and reflect on.
“It 's ideal to provide an introduction to the subject, ensuring all learners have the necessary foundation before bringing people together in a more traditional training environment. ”
Gwyneth Box, director at Tantamount, said: “At Tantamount we 've been involved with online training for many years, and now, with ubiquitous smartphones and tablets, the 'always-on ' business attitude and the power of rich media, bespoke, bite-sized learning is the way forward for many businesses and brands.
“While it 's possible to restrict and guide the learning experience, it 's also possible to present content in a non-linear format that allows the user to choose their own learning journey, as well as allowing them to dig deeper in areas of particular interest or need. ”
You can find out more about the interactive training tool, view a demo, or sign up for access on the Illuminate website here.
For more information on Tantamount click here.
Pictured: Gwyneth and Lisa