Back in 2017, a study by McKinsey & Company said that by 2030 as many as 375 million workers around the world would have to learn new skills because of automation. As this study was conducted before t...
Things to consider when designing training to upskill remote workers
A version of this post was origianlly published on February 13, 2019 in TrainingZone. With geographical distance becoming more of an inconvenience rather than an insurmountable obstacle, companies eve...
8 Modern learning platform features to look out for
This article was originally published in eLearning Industry on August 9, 2022. Choosing a skill development tool isn’t easy. A training platform should tick all the usual boxes, such as course creatio...
Exploring 5 types of asynchronous training
The current pandemic has shaken up many systems society thought were in place, starting with the obvious — the healthcare system, the education system, the transportation system — and all the way to h...
Enabling learner autonomy in the workplace for long-term success
In 2021, the average training budget for large companies was $17.3 million, while midsize companies spent $1.3 million. When organizations are looking for cost optimization, it's important to ensure t...
How to empower new hires with modern learning and development tools
Training and onboarding are critical steps for companies that want to succeed in a booming knowledge economy. But first, leaders must reframe the mindset behind traditional onboarding and human resour...
Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week: Embracing “skills for life” at every level
As the UK gears up for National Apprenticeship Week, it's time to highlight an important philosophy that should be integral to every organization's values: "Skills for life." “Skills for life” embodie...
The 7 principles of fierce conversations every leader should know
This post has been updated on February 2, 2024. Being a good communicator helps a lot in any job. It also helps a lot in life. Yet reality shows that the majority of us are not naturally great at it –...
How much does non-compliance really cost?
In the past year alone, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, and other Wall Street trading firms have paid out a combined $549 million in fines to federal regulators because employees were using personal devi...
Fluid learning: 8 steps to designing modern training for water operators
Schedule a demo below Are you grappling with the challenge of training water distribution operators, wastewater collection operators, wastewater treatment operators, water treatment operators, and mor...
How to improve your programs with 6 best employee training tools
As an HR or training leader, frustration from a lack of positive results in employee training programs is all too common. If you’re exhausted from trying outdated training methods that don't cut it fo...
How to build a culture of continuous improvement with corporate learning programs
Corporate learning is a community-based approach that provides upskilling and professional development to employees and teams. Because corporate employee training has the potential to increase product...
Learning and development tools—why your employee growth strategy needs them
Executives and human resources (HR) professionals already know the importance of investing personally and professionally in employees. With over $19.2 million in annual corporate spending devoted to t...
Practical employee training tips—a guide to defining your corporate training experience
A company's success depends largely on the efficiency and dependability of its onboarding process and corporate training programs. The impact of employee training and onboarding can be significant, wi...
New employee onboarding software - benefits, features, and tips
The initial weeks of a new team member’s employment set the stage for their tenure at a company. Because the professional development journey begins in those first moments, it’s crucial to set new hir...
Best LMS for customer training to achieve successful learning outcomes
Many companies stick to learning and development for internal employees and team members, but producing learning outcomes for customers is emerging as a new, exciting trend. It’s not without good reas...