Learning Management & Talent Development Insights
Latest trends, ideas and reports in the world of talent development, learning management and edtech
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Part Two: Social Support Software and Training
In part one of this series on social support we covered the basics of creating strategy and training employees. It’s a broad topic, so now we’re exploring some other issues that come along with a social support strategy, including how to train employees to deal with complaints. We’ll also highlight a few software solutions available […]
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How Training Might Have Prevented Chipotle’s Slew of Scandals
Just a short time ago, Chipotle was the darling of the dining world. This quick-service casual eatery had set a new standard for “fast” food with its sustainable and locally-sourced ingredients. Other restaurants, even higher end eateries looked to Chipotle as an example of what to become and how to make yourself an iconic brand […]
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How to Overcome the Challenges of Training a Global Workforce with e-Learning
A global workforce is no longer only relevant to large corporations. In the global marketplace, it’s not uncommon for even relatively small organizations to have a globally dispersed workforce. This could mean they have a complete office in a city across the world, or perhaps some remote employees who work elsewhere. Maybe the company has […]
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A Guide To Training For Spanish-Speaking Employees
Hispanic employees (and other Spanish-speaking employees) are increasingly becoming one of the most pivotal segments of the American workforce. According to Training Today, the Spanish-speaking and Hispanic workforce increased 36% times more quickly than any other group between 1996 and 2006. The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows Hispanic employees will account for more than 15% […]
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7 Tips to Ensure a Smooth LMS Implementation
Whenever you’re introducing new software or even a new way of doing things into an organization, it can get bumpy. Employees may be reluctant to embrace change, or they may simply decide they want to fight anything new and different without an ideological bent. It may be that things aren’t going as smoothly as they […]
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Understanding the Employers’ Role and the Cost of Sexual Harassment
The Economic Price of Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment in the workplace isn’t just a social issue—it’s economic as well. In 2013 then-mayor of San Diego, Bob Filner found himself at the end of a sexual harassment scandal. The mayor was sued by one woman for harassment and was also accused of numerous cases of improper […]
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Uncovering and Exploring Sexual Harassment In Today’s Workplace
The Modern Face of Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment in the workplace is a much more widespread problem than most employers, and even employees might realize. Sure, there have been strides made in preventing these type of issues in the workplace, but many American workers say it’s not enough. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission defines […]
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A Guide to Creating Sexual Harassment Training for Managers and Supervisors
Starting From the Top Federal law doesn’t require sexual harassment training, but many state laws do require some harassment training. Even if it isn’t required, it’s imperative you train your employees on these topics.
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Exploring Cross-Cultural Training and How To Create It For Your Employees
Today’s business world is increasingly globalized, and thanks to a changing economy, the ease of international travel and new communication technology, employees in the U.S. are often interacting, both in-person and via phone and technology, with people from around the globe. You may think as a small business owner you don’t have the need or […]
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Everything You Need to Know to Create a Case Study with Impact
Case studies are a valuable way to train employees, and they can easily be incorporated into e-Learning courses to maximize the emotional response of students and improve your return on investment for training, yet many businesses don’t use them as a learning and development tool. For those organizations that do already incorporate case studies into […]
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Spotlight On: Boeing Employee Training
Ranked by Forbes as #82 on its list of the World’s Most Valuable Brands, this Chicago-based aerospace and defense company was founded in 1916 and has been leading the way in its industry pretty much since then. So what exactly does Boeing do? They manufacture commercial jetliners as well as equipment and vehicles for defense, […]
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Preventing the Risk and Threat of Phishing Through Employee Training
Phishing is one of the biggest cybersecurity threats in today’s workplace, yet it’s one going largely ignored by employers. Phishing refers to the use of email and websites which aim to steal money or private information. In August the FBI spoke out about phishing in the workplace and the threat it poses. The FBI reports […]
