Many Employees Feel a Lack of Encouragement for Training
Training is a key component for any business in any industry in any economy. But when it comes to our modern knowledge economy, effective employee training is simply essential.
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?
Rise of the Machines: Which Roles Will Be Replaced in 10 Years?
In the Johnny Depp movie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Charlie Bucket’s father works in a toothpaste factory but is quickly replaced by robots that can do his job—screwing toothpaste caps onto tubes of toothpaste—at a fraction of the speed. Spoiler alert: At the end of the movie, Bucket’s father lands a job repairing the […]
What Is Learning Fatigue, and Why Should HR Care?
Although many organizations struggle with giving employees enough opportunities for learning and development, there are problems on the other side of the coin, as well.
Are Your L&D Professionals Doing These 4 Things?
Training and development are key to success in a postindustrial economy, i.e., one that is more focused on providing services than producing goods and services. In an industrial economy, of course, it’s important for employees to be trained.
Industry Peer, Inspired eLearning, Wins 4 ‘Communicator Awards’
Communication is essential in any organization—hence the motivation behind the Communicator Awards, which bills itself as “the leading international awards program recognizing big ideas in marketing and communications.” But these awards aren’t just specific to the marketing arena. As the results of the 25th annual Communicator Awards demonstrate, big players in training and eLearning are being recognized, […]
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Onboarding 101: How to Set Your Employees Up for Success
Onboarding is a key element of any employee development strategy. After the interview process and the new hire’s own company research, onboarding is the first real taste the employee gets of where he or she will be working.
How to Identify Candidates Interested in Growth and Development
It’s rare for a company to find the “perfect” fit for an open position. Even employees with excellent education and experience might not be experts in the industry, lack alignment with the company’s core values and mission, or have underdeveloped soft skills. Now imagine these potential gaps spreading through the entire organization.
Do You Understand the Most Common Employee Learning Styles?
One obstacle that many instructors—whether they’re in primary schooling, advanced graduate education, or training in the workplace— run into is getting through to an audience with a variety of learning styles.
Ask the Trainer: What Is the Best Way to Identify Effective Mentors?
Q. What is the best way to identify effective mentors, and how do you know who will be right for the job?