Simulations have been around a lot longer than you think and with advances in fields like virtual reality, they're becoming more lifelike by the day.

These tools have tremendous potential that can be used to shape the world we live in.

They've also opened up a world of opportunity for businesses and HR professionals. Emerging technologies have made it possible for companies to train their employees completely online. If you manage or train a distributed team, eLearning can be a powerful tool.

But eLearning isn't just for remote teams. Even companies that train employees in the office can benefit from eLearning simulations. They provide an interactive learning environment for your employees and help break up mundane training.

There are plenty of benefits to incorporating eLearning simulations into your employee training strategy. eLearning simulations:

1. Provide a safe learning environment
2. Allow employees to learn at their own pace
3. Can be cheaper than outside training
4. Allow more personalization in training materials

Professional development is at the forefront of employee's minds. Sixty-eight percent of employees say training and development is the company's most important policy. It's up to your company to provide the learning opportunities your employees are looking for in order to do their jobs and eLearning is one of the most effective ways to do just that.