Dual Temp & Interplay Create Sim-Based Career Ladder Program
During the COVID-19 shutdown, Dual Temp collaborated with Interplay to standardize training and develop a comprehensive career ladder program with built-in benchmarks for over 20 technicians, enhancing skill development and career advancement through new platform features and a top-tier training structure that distinguishes them in the industry.
Interplay’s courses and assessments have been integral to Dual Temp’s training. During the COVID-19 shutdown, management used downtime to standardize training and create a career ladder program through Interplay’s platform. This collaboration led to new platform features, strengthening training and career advancement opportunities for Dual Temp’s team post-shutdown.
In this case study, discover how Dual Temp:
- Created a standardized career ladder program for 20+ techs with built-in benchmarks and accountability
- Used downtime to focus on training and education
- Designed opportunities for technicians to develop skills and advance their careers
- Established top-of-class training structure, setting them apart in the industry
“Interplay is really attentive to our needs, which is fantastic. The course material just keeps growing and growing, which allows us to be able to add more levels and requirements for the technicians.”
Geoff Stewart
Service Director
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