Organizations are facing a growing soft skills gap. Educational institutions and employers are placing a greater emphasis on technical skills than ever before, causing soft-skill development…
Today, emerging young professionals are experiencing increased pressure to develop and master their technical skillsets. Technical skills are also referred to as “hard skills.” They are specific, job-related…
Gamification continues to be a hot topic in the learning industry. It can transform boring, mundane courses into a fun, competitive and enjoyable experience for learners. If you are…
Compliance is the process of making sure the employees at your organization are trained on the policies, standards, state and federal laws that apply to the business. Employee…
We live in a time and age of information overload. Information comes at us through a variety of channels – email, social accounts, television, meetings, etc….
User experience (UX) is a very important element of a learning management system (LMS). If you are in the market for a new LMS, UX should…
Remote working is on the rise. In fact, analysts are predicting that 50% of the workplace will be working remotely by 2020. It’s not that surprising…
Employees (and frankly most leaders) dread annual performance reviews. Since they have historically placed a heavy emphasis on financial rewards, they cause stress and anxiety to…
As we dive into the new year, learning and development professionals can’t help but wonder about the future of our industry. Although instructor-led training (ILT) still…
The employee lifecycle includes the stages where organizations can intervene to impact the employee experience. Some organizations don’t have a clear definition of what happens between…
As we start the new year, we take the time to reflect on the learning industry, and how we can best support organizations in their training…
Organizations often invest in learning management systems (LMS), that they later find aren’t quite what they had expected. Unfortunately, LMS platforms aren’t always what they are…
When evaluating what training and development platform to implement in your organization, it is important to think about what kind of people you want to work…
Employee development plans aren’t just important in the for-profit sector. Although they are less common in the nonprofit sector, nonprofit organizations and their employees can greatly…
If nonprofit organizations don’t provide employees, volunteers, and members with the training and development opportunities they need, their missions will struggle. Below, we explain how nonprofit…
The millennial generation is expected to make up approximately half of the global workforce by 2020, according to PWC. Naturally, millennials are becoming dominant influencers in…
Today’s hyperconnected and tech-savvy workforce is turning to sites like Google and YouTube more than ever to drive their learning on the job. Studies show that…
Your organization might have killer training content, but it holds little value if it is not delivered in an engaging way. To get your employees on…
Today, employees are demanding more frequent and readily accessible development opportunities. In fact, 76% of millennials say that professional development opportunities are one of the most…
It is obvious that no two employees on a team are exactly alike. They have different learning styles, skillsets, responsibilities, and ways of thinking. Such diversity…
You have looked over your team’s latest performance metrics, which reveals your top and lowest performers. What makes your top performers so successful? We often receive…
Imagine yourself in the shoes of a frustrated sales leader. You’ve just finished reviewing your team’s results from the latest quarter, and with a hefty sigh,…
It is exciting to see that some organizations are realizing the potential of using social and collaborative learning strategies for organizational development. For example, course completion…
A focus on employee development is crucial in getting the most out of your people. So, what are the necessary components of an individual development plan?
Are you hiring candidates that possess the characteristics of a top performer and fit your organization’s unique culture?
Summer is here and vacation season is in full swing! If your employees aren’t spending some time out of the office, they’re probably daydreaming about it.
It’s your business, your baby. You pour your heart and soul into making it the best it can be, and at the end of the day,…
Important and usually urgent business needs result in significant investments in designing, developing, and delivering training programs. However, these programs are more than just a mechanism…
In today’s employment landscape, talented individuals have plenty of options when it comes to their employers. So what can small businesses do to create an environment…
Unemployment is nearing record lows as it recently dropped to 3.9 %, providing further proof that the market for talent continues to become even more competitive….
We believe every organization, no matter the size, should have an equal opportunity to effectively manage and develop their people. Here’s how we’re providing small businesses…
In order for learners to get the most out of their training experiences, a true talent development platform must not only identify knowledge gaps, but also…
As a leader in your organization, you’ve probably grappled with the best way to deliver learning and develop your people. Luckily, there are a few keys…
Knowing that there are real benefits to providing consistent feedback and quality coaching, why don’t more organizations invest in tools and resources to make these practices…
Many companies are stuck using traditional learning platforms that are not inherently capable of tracking and leveraging informal learning content. These LMS’s aren’t supporting the learning…
There is no question culture plays a critical role in success, yet it continues to be one of the most elusive and intangible things for organizations…
Before exploring new HR software and platforms for managing and developing talent, ask yourself what you really want and need out of the investment.
Transfer the information learned in performance management to a development plan in order to make a true impact on employee performance.
Through the process of performance management, companies are able to effectively plan, oversee performance, develop employees, and give vital feedback. So why are virtually all…
Finding, managing, and developing talent is challenging for everyone. In a talent market as competitive as today’s, acquiring the right people is even more difficult and…
Employers continue to explore various ways of leveraging technology to train and develop their people. Implementing a microlearning, or bite-sized chunk learning, strategy into their training…
