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The Company
Williams Company is a century-old general contractor based in Orlando, Florida, specializing in commercial construction projects. With a workforce of approximately 125 employees, the company operates in various sectors, including education, retail, multifamily, and industrial. Williams Company has a long history of success in the construction industry, and as the company continued to grow, employee development became a pressing priority.
The Challenge
Williams Company faced several challenges in developing their people within their fast-paced construction environment. Traditional training methods like on-demand videos and in-person sessions were ineffective in meeting the diverse demographics and needs of their people.
- Time Constraints: Construction projects often have tight deadlines and unpredictable schedules, making it essential that training times and locations are flexible and accessible.
- Diverse Learning Styles: Individuals with varying learning preferences and backgrounds made it challenging to deliver effective training that all employees could use.
- Executive Buy-In: Allocating resources for employee development is a challenge for companies, especially in competitive industries like construction.
The Solution
Williams Company implemented a 5-month Pilot Program to assess Bundle's effectiveness. Their HR team took a proactive approach by taking the skill sessions themselves, familiarizing themselves with the Bundle platform, evaluating the curriculum, and promoting employee engagement. Fifteen learners were divided into two groups based on their roles and development needs, with the curriculum tailored to each group's specific challenges and role requirements.
- Personalized 1:1 Training: Employees received individual training without having to leave the office, eliminating travel time and schedule disruption.
- Flexible Scheduling: Participants could complete sessions at their own pace and on their own schedule.
- Role-Specific Curriculum: Content was tailored for two distinct groups based on seniority and responsibilities.
The Results
Bundle's Pilot Program played a significant role in helping Williams Company find a sustainable and impactful way to develop their employees. By addressing specific challenges and providing tailored support, Bundle enabled Williams to achieve measurable results.
- Increased Employee Engagement: The personalized nature of Bundle's approach led to increased employee satisfaction and motivation.
- Improved Communication Skills: Participants reported significant improvements in their communication and interpersonal skills.
- Positive Organizational Impact: Improved teamwork, increased productivity, and enhanced customer satisfaction.
The Future
Through this pilot, Williams Company successfully gained executive buy-in to expand their use of Bundle to additional employees. The company is also leveraging data analytics from Bundle, as well as their own surveys to identify future training needs and ways to continuously improve their employee training program.
