Category: Learning & Development

Employees are valuing career development more than ever—it’s a sign that the company is willing to invest in their future. How are businesses approaching training today? What are their pain points, and what topics are being addressed in training?

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How to Utilize Data Analytics for E-Learning

Yesterday’s post covered the importance of automated data analytics for organizational e-learning initiatives and programs. In more detail, here is how you can, and should, utilize data analytics for organizational e-learning initiatives and programs.

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Keeping Learners Engaged During Live Training Sessions

Did you know that around $160 billion is wasted annually on ineffective training inside the workplace? In fact, studies show that only about 10% of workplace training is effective. And this is primarily the case because training sessions aren’t very engaging.

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Are Remote Workers Costing You Your Business?

As businesses continue to adapt to and change with the times, one working arrangement is standing out among workers and employers: remote work. This popular way to work has many benefits for both parties involved, but it also comes with risks.

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Key Takeaways About L&D from a New CGS Report

According to the recent CGS (Computer Generated Solutions, Inc.) What Employees Want in 2019 Infographic, Learning and Development (L&D) is becoming more critical than ever before—for both employers and employees.

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Young Managers Support Flexible Work Arrangements

Companies in today’s job market have to work hard to attract and keep top talent. That means not only paying competitive salaries but also providing solid benefits and a favorable work environment. For many, this last part includes flexible hours and the ability to work remotely some or even all of the time.

5 Cross-Training Lessons from Disney

Disney has very strategic reasons for cross-training its employees, but the practice could apply to any organization looking to improve its workplace culture.

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Making Training Stick for Sales Staff

In a previous post, we discussed that although many organizations’ sales departments are often aggressive in their training efforts, the fact that salespeople are generally not held accountable for applying the skills they learn acts as a barrier to training retention.