Payoffs from funding university study
Education is fundamental to starting a professional career, and can be vital to building it and taking it in new directions. While the payoff for individuals can obviously be great, companies also benefit from investing in the professional development of employees. According to the Society for Human Resource Management, 56 percent of employers offer undergraduate […]
A completely brief history of a route in miracles
Over 40 years in the past, a psychologist from Columbia College started out to channel revelations from a spiritual entity that she became satisfied changed into Jesus himself. She and her assistants produced teachings that crammed hundreds of empty pages over a period of seven years which later became “a course in miracles.” The psychologist […]
New Year, new developments in the training world
Each new year presents a time for change; various new year’s resolutions are concocted before being left behind once February starts, and in businesses across the world, an opportunity arises to ‘start afresh’ leaving the previous year’s worries behind. When it comes to team training, there are an ever-increasing number of considerations to be taken […]
How much would you expect to pay a good copywriter
As per question really. Obviously it should be cheaper to get a copywriter online, but what would be a realistic price for someone that was good? I mean, perfect English….definitely not spun content, researched etc. I have a few domains that I want to populate, varied from health to techie-type. I have an interest and […]
Steps to Developing Successful Pillar Content
To many people, the world “content” means nothing more than written words: sales copy, blog posts, etc. However, the word “content” has an extremely broad definition, covering everything from videos and pictures to interactive assets. Unlike typical 500-word blog posts, pillar content genuinely benefits the Internet and is something that Google would proudly showcase at the top […]
Everything you need to know about Mindfulness!
Let’s start at the beginning… What is Mindfulness? There’s a short answer and a long answer, both are important. Here’s the short answer: Mindfulness is just another word for meditation. The long answer: It’s really complicated! Before we even approach a definition we should acknowledge the following three problems that arise when attempting to define […]
5 Reasons to Invest in Language Training
Leaders in global companies will understand that there are challenges in conducting international business when employees don’t speak the languages of current and potential future customers, suppliers and partners. Language can be a barrier to effective communication both inside and outside the company when employees lack language skills—but it doesn’t have to be. There are […]
Forget Millennials, Prepare to Train Generation Z
A lot has been written about millennials in the workplace. Often, they’re observed like some kind of alien species, and discussed as if they’re all a single organism: They’re narcissistic and entitled, they want feedback that’s as instant as the gratification they demand. These strange and foreign creatures operate well within a structured chain of […]
Holding your ground against the outsourcing wave
Globalization has made it possible for people from different countries and cultures to successfully coexist and work together. Moreover, globalization has fueled the development of multinational companies and it has facilitated companies to expand their business to other countries. Then, due to the differences in the development of national economy, the next logical step was […]
Five strategies for writing an effective improvement plan
Improving quality is a critical step on the (seemingly endless) road to nirvana for training provider leaders. But what does it take to produce an effective plan to carry this out? Like many things, preparation is critical when writing an improvement plan. So is remembering to keep things simple, clear and precise when delivering a […]
Live Stream Training Programme For Marketers & PR
With the ever emerging technology we are witnessing an explosion of numerous mobile applications that allow us to go live and communicate with people around the world. Not only live video and live streaming has become an ideal medium for people to stay connected visually but it has become a great tool for organizations and […]
Should companies invest in sales skills for all?
The quality of a salesperson, in a B2B environment, is one of the most important, if not the most important factor influencing a prospects’ decision to buy. How much are you investing in your team? Every great sales manager will tell you that training and development are the foundations of building an outstanding sales team. […]
Why qualifications still matter in business
Qualifications are important in any subject, industry and sector of work; whether you have certain qualifications or not can affect your chances of achieving the job you apply for. Think about it this way, if you are an employer and must choose between two job candidates, one of which has a Specialist Diploma, who would […]
Providing bespoke training materials
Hi, I’ve just started a business that creates bespoke training materials. We don’t actually do the training ourselves, though we can provide a lot of support to help clients set up their training provision. I’d love to know what people think, and whether we should market our services to businesses that already do training courses, […]
Networking
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Simple tricks to get out of your head
People get stuck in their heads all the time and for some persons, more than others. Although it’s nice to ruminate on life and be curious about yourself, the problem is that some of these thoughts are not particularly fruitful, instead are an endless stream of back, forth and circular thinking. These thoughts are usually […]
12 Tips In Training An Ecommerce Staff
Starting an ecommerce business is one of the most exciting opportunities out there for any entrepreneur. With ecommerce expected to grow up to $25 trillion by the end of 2018, it’s a great way to make money in our economy. Whether you’re selling stock images or wood sunglasses, there are plenty of ways to start […]
Setting up employee training and development
Employee training and development can instil fear into some company owners or management, as there seems, in some companies at least, to be this idea that if a company offers an employee training, that employee will leave and get another job elsewhere. I do not know where this idea originates, but I have worked for […]
Big Data and Hadoop Training for Professionals
Data skills and accurate information play a crucial role in businesses. With the technological progress, big data has become a password. Although, it requires many skilled resources, it is both structured and helps businesses on a daily basis. Importance of Training — The Implications And The Ultimate Benefits When it comes to official big data management, […]
Forget millennials! Focus on training the modern learner
There are now five generations in the workforce, from those born in the 1940s to the youngest employees born in the 1990s. In many organisations though, it seem like the millennial generation is taking over. A recent PwC report, Millennials at Work, found that by 2020, millennials – those born between 1980 and 1996 – […]
