Learning Management & Talent Development Insights
Latest trends, ideas and reports in the world of talent development, learning management and edtech
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Selecting Onboarding and Training Software
Onboarding and training process is a critical step in hiring new employees and retaining current ones. A badly executed onboarding process can create a negative experience for a new hire right off the bat. Actually, poor onboarding can lead to higher turnover and fewer chances of retaining an employee in the long run. There are […]
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Why Investing in a Good Learning Management System Is Critical For Training
Good Learning Management System is very important for training. Organizations and companies, particularly those on the smaller side, view a Learning Management System as an expense that they don’t necessarily need. But in contemporary times, a top-quality Learning Management System is actually critical for proper and effective training. In fact, it’s one of the best […]
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Tips for Successful Soft Skills Training: Building a Stronger Workforce
Soft skills are of great importance when it comes to training your employees. Increasingly, business leaders understand that soft skills play crucial roles in the workplace. Communication, leadership, problem-solving – these are just some of the soft skills required to create a thriving business. However, building those skills can be problematic. The good news here […]
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The Most In-Demand Soft Skills for Today’s Employers
For any organization to be successful, it is important for it’s employers to have most in-demand soft skills. There is a lot of focus on hard skills by employers, employees, and job seekers. That is natural, but it is only part of the bigger picture. While the ability to operate machinery or knowledge of today’s […]
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Closing the Soft Skills Gap: Tips to Help Leadership Identify Soft Skills Missing from the Workplace
Soft skills gap is an important factor to figure out. In the skills gap conversation, a lot of attention goes to so-called “hard” skills. That is logical, though. You need people with the skills required for specific roles in place throughout the organization. However, too often, that leads to overlooking soft skills. We spend so […]
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The Power of Social Learning in Today’s Workplace
When you think of learning in the workplace, chances are good you picture something formalized. An employee uses the learning management system to complete a course, for instance. Or maybe you think of a new hire shadowing someone more experienced as they learn the ropes. Humans have always learned through social means, and that is […]
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Build a Stronger Brand with Training for External Stakeholders
Today, most organizations have in-house learning and development efforts. The vast majority of leaders understand the need for L&D and see the value of training their employees and managers. However, no business exists without the help of others outside the organization. Manufacturers work with suppliers and distributors, as well as retailers. Software developers work with […]
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Custom Training: Can It Solve Your L&D Challenges?
Struggling to meet L&D goals? You are certainly not alone. Many organizations find achieving meaningful progress toward important learning and development-related milestones challenging. However, there is a solution – custom training. By allowing your learners to enjoy a degree of flexibility, it becomes possible to overcome those hurdles and accelerate your L&D initiative’s success. Of […]
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People Capability Development: Key Tips to Improve Your Results
What is it that makes someone admire an organization? Is it the ability to turn a profit? Is it how a company sets a particular strategy? If you were to ask most people what they admire most about some of the leading companies today, chances are good that the answers would trend toward the other […]
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Outside the Box Thinking to Drive Learner Engagement
Struggling to boost learner engagement? You are certainly not alone. Across all industries, L&D initiatives are flagging simply because HR is unable to get learners engaged. While it is a major problem, there are a few simple but effective solutions. One of those is to think outside the box when it comes to driving changes […]
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L&D Content: How to Drive Engagement with Learning and Development
Engagement – it’s the holy grail of business growth and development. High engagement levels drive improved performance, enable a better ability to compete, and help create a positive corporate culture. Low engagement levels, on the other hand, can destroy productivity, lead to high turnover and increased churn, and drive talent away, reducing your ability to […]
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The Post-Pandemic Learning Landscape: How L&D Must Evolve
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on virtually every facet of our lives. Businesses large and small have been forced to adapt to new, remote work situations in many instances, and employees have faced unique challenges in working from home, reducing their social interaction, and limiting their movements. Even learning and development (L&D) […]
