What happened
TalentLMS Blog published a vendor-authored article arguing that on-the-job training should be intentionally designed, not left to job shadowing or informal handoffs. The post says 46% of employees and 49% of HR managers view training as time away from real work, and says observation, unstructured mentoring, and delayed reviews can miss skills gaps.
Why it matters
For educators, instructional designers, and L&D teams, the practical point is that workplace learning embedded in real tasks still needs objectives, practice opportunities, mentor guidance, feedback, and progress tracking. The vendor claims unstructured OJT can create inconsistent results, lost productivity, rework, and late discovery of performance issues.
What to do next
Review current OJT for defined outcomes, sequenced tasks, trainer expectations, feedback checkpoints, and evidence of skill development beyond completion or observation. Treat the cited percentages and product-oriented conclusions as vendor-reported unless independently validated. If evaluating LMS support, verify actual feature fit, reporting needs, and workflow impact in your context.
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Reviewed by TutorFlow Editorial. We link the primary source, preserve its publication date, and distinguish reported claims from TutorFlow analysis. Our commentary focuses on practical decisions for educators and training teams.
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