# Virtual Employee Training Improvements Chipotle Announced New Developments to Its Staff Resources By Riley von Niessen | Published 2021-02-19 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/employee-training References: [fastcasual](https://www.fastcasual.com/news/chipotle-enhances-virtual-training-for-employees/) To help its staff better their remote work routines and also provide them with more professional and personal development opportunities, [Chipotle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-6) launched a series of virtual programs. As a part of the change, the company introduced the [United Network of Influencers Furthering Inclusion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/former-Macys) and Ethnic Diversity resource group, which consists of smaller groups that aim to bring employees together and celebrate diversity. As Fast Casual reports, a few of the program components featured in the update include virtual round table discussions, quarterly diversity and inclusion training, and a [minority mentorship program](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intuit-india). Marissa Andrada, Chief Diversity, Inclusion and People Officer for Chipotle spoke to the update, stating "Our employees are seeking real connection more than ever before, and it's our responsibility to cultivate an environment where they can continue to thrive and pursue their passions with like-minded co-workers, even in a virtual setting." Image Credit: Shutterstock ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Virtual Employee Training:** Chipotle launched virtual programs to improve their staff's remote work routines and provide more professional and personal development opportunities. - **Diversity and Inclusion Programs:** Chipotle introduced a United Network of Influencers Furthering Inclusion and Ethnic Diversity resource group aimed at celebrating diversity and bringing employees together. - **Minority Mentorship Programs:** Chipotle's new virtual programs include a minority mentorship program. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Service Industry:** Chipotle's virtual training programs could benefit other companies in the food service industry who are also looking for ways to improve employee training in remote settings. - **HR Technology Industry:** Chipotle's implementation of virtual employee training programs could inspire developments in HR technology that improve remote learning and development opportunities. - **Diversity and Inclusion Training Industry:** Chipotle's diversity and inclusion training components could inspire similar programs in other industries looking to prioritize DEI initiatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gen Z-Supporting Benefit Policies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-6.md) - [AI Hiring Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-hiring-platform.md) - [Restaurant Investment Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultivate-next.md) - [Virtual Dining Platform Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-dining-platform.md) - [Corporate Inclusion Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corporate-diversity-strategies.md) - [Mental Health First-Aid Training](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mental-health-firstaid.md) - [Diversity-Promoting Digital Courses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allyship-in-the-outdoors.md) - [Hybrid Team-Building Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-team-building-events.md) - [Workplace DEI Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motive.md)