TRAINING DAY Wide adoption of remote learning has created more opportunities to train employees. by Charlotte Atchley, Baking & Snack In-person training is still preferred for some processes and procedures that require more discussion or hands-on learning. AT A TIME WHEN LABOR CHALLENGES persist in the baking industry, training has never been more important. Effective training ensures that product quality is upheld as well as employee and food safety standards. Beyond this it also is critical for worker retention as it shows employees that there is a career path for them that can help them stay engaged in the business. " Training is the positive transformation of people, " said Jaime Correa, chief executive officer, AbiMar Foods, Abilene, Texas. " It benefits the 62 | INSIDE IBIE person by developing their careers, and of course it has a positive impact on the company and operation by stabilizing the processes. " During the past two years, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic accelerated the adoption of many technologies that have made remote training more accessible and affordable than ever. But incorporating remote training can come with some challenges. Bakers have several digital tools and in-person best practices to ensure their teams are getting the most out of training opportunities. Commercial Food Sanitation