Three Topics to Boost Employee Digital Literacy
Modern businesses rely on technology in ways that would have been unthinkable only a few short years ago. If you think about it, it’s hard to come up with a single profession that has remained untouched by technological change. Even manual laborers are beginning to feel the effects of the encroachment of robotics and AI […]
Can You Retrain Your Workers In The Age Of AI?
Today’s dizzying market is all-but defined by constant change, making it imperative for companies of all shapes and sizes to have a comprehensive strategy for retraining their workers on the fly. Retrofitting your employees with new skills and the knowhow needed to succeed in a digital economy is easier said than done, however, and many […]
E-learning/Online learning for MS Office 2016
Hi, I’m looking for an online learning supplier for our employees to use to fill any skills gaps they may have in using MS Office 2016 including Teams. Has anyone got an experience of using any particular supplier succesfully? Would ideally include some level of testing so that our people can identify where the gaps […]
Tips for training your staff on how to use POS
It’s an undisputed fact that many businesses are evolving with the digital era and they are making use of modernized tech solutions to process payments. Most businesses have abolished the use of the traditional cash register system for the use of tablets, smartphones, Ipads, and cloud-based POS. Although almost all your employees may understand how […]
How Technology Is Changing On The Job Training
Equipping your workers with the digital skills they need to success is more important than ever, but on the job training seems more difficult than ever before. Many of today’s managers and business owners who are hoping to train their employees don’t have the know-how to succeed, and make crucial mistakes when it comes to […]
The fuel to ignite Company Growth
Business Success= Growth + Profit A straightforward equation by the looks of it, however in real terms not that easy to achieve, especially if one is chief, cook and bottlewasher tied up with operationally working in your business instead of strategically working on your business. For SME’s, growth aspirations are often surpassed by the continuous […]
L&D’s changing role: now is the time to be brave, bold and fearless
Didn’t get the chance to attend World of Learning 2018? Here’s what I took away from the event on L&D’s changing role. My first time at World of Learning was an energising and thought-provoking experience. Robin Hoyle was a fantastic chair (with a fantastic suit!), and the programme offered something for everyone. Topics ranged from […]
What is the difference between a TMS and CRM?
As a training company, it can be difficult to identify exactly what it is that you need to manage your business. You need a solution to generate sales leads, book delegates on to training events and keep them updated with regular communications. The difficulty is that there are so many solutions being touted as the […]
Where to start with customer journeys?
I work for a very established organisation but i’m new to the role (not the organisation) and i’m the very first person to have the responsibility of mapping customer journeys and getting us ready for a new CRM, new digital awareness within the company and generally having some focus on our customers. If you were […]
“L&D is a key intrinsic player in business” says Edmund Monk, CEO, Learning and Performance Institute
We spoke with Edmund Monk, CEO of the Learning and Performance Institute, to get his take on the transformation of L&D in an era of uncertainty and rapid technological development. The LPI’s unique focus is on learning efficacy. Would you say the L&D industry is getting better at proving the impact of learning to wider […]
Will T levels solve the UK skills gap?
T Levels are being positioned by the UK government as a vital educational overhaul that will better prepare young people for the fast-changing technology-driven world of tomorrow. But will these new technical qualifications be all they’re cracked up to be? From September 2020 the launch of T levels will give 16 year olds a new […]
Closing the human skills gap created by technology
Advancing technology has always played a disruptive role in the global economy. Overall, the disruption usually leads to positive economic outcomes, including greater output and enhanced efficiency. Sometimes, though, technologies come along that threaten to upset the balance in other ways, such as altering how workers must approach their jobs. As artificial intelligence and machine […]
Differences of training management system and LMS?
It can be difficult to know the difference between different software in training such as LMS, TMS, CRM and ERP. Which is the right system for my business? I’ve put together a guide explaining exactly what a training management system is and isn’t which features FAQs and other helpful resources that you can refer to. […]
Is the data literacy skills gap leaving the UK’s AI future hanging in the balance?
Employers have a part to play in ensuring the UK workforce is not left behind by the digital revolution. But what’s the best approach to preparing employees for the future of work? The Apprenticeship Levy has courted controversy among business leaders almost since the day it was first introduced. It is disappointing to see the number […]
How Technology Is Changing On The Job Training
Equipping your workers with the digital skills they need to success is more important than ever, but on the job training seems more difficult than ever before. Many of today’s managers and business owners who are hoping to train their employees don’t have the know-how to succeed, and make crucial mistakes when it comes to […]
An interview with an L&D data detective on finding the facts about learning impact
Following on from his session at LEARNING LIVE 2018 on data for learning’s impact, we caught up with Kevin M. Yates, Fact-Finder for Learning & Development, to find out more about his detective work in the world of L&D data… Kevin, you describe yourself as “a learning and development detective solving the mystery of where, […]
Classroom training: why do we still run instructor-led courses?
Why is classroom training still so popular in our technology-driven world? Here are two reasons – one good and one bad. I was working with Michelle Parry Slater the other week and at one point she brandished her smart phone and said to the assembled group – this changes everything. That started me thinking. If we […]
3 top ways to improve training in the workplace
Human resources are a company’s greatest assets. Of course, the quality of the product or service is important, however, the quality won’t matter if you don’t have a talented team that works together to deliver high results. Training is crucial for building a highly qualified team, but you don’t want the types of training sessions […]
Combining AI and neuroscience to transform lifelong learning
Learning is a natural human function. It’s how we progress, grow and develop, especially in our early years. However, in our culture we have tended to see the end of university as the end of our formal education. Discover here how AI and machine learning can nurture lifelong learning and help us transition into more fulfilling and […]
Setting a clear direction on your workplace learning analytics journey
In the second of a six-part series on the components of a workplace learning analytics strategy, Trish Uhl looks at how to map your course and make sure that you’re delivering on all your essential priorities when creating your strategy. I’ve spent the past seven months traveling the world meeting with learning practitioners in cities spanning […]
