Don’t let irregular training drive staff from your business
We all know the whole culture surrounding the workplace and the idea of jobs in general is changing: people are working remotely and for many different companies in their lifetime. There isn’t the old sense of long-term ‘job loyalty’ anymore. A UK worker will now change employer every five years on average, with millennials more […]
How to Train Your Staff for GDPR Compliance
We have less than three weeks until GDPR comes into effect, and yet far too many businesses in the UK are unprepared. A January survey from the London Chamber of Commerce reported that a quarter of London business decision-makers are unaware of the new regulation, and “just 16% say their business is already prepared for […]
Tips how to implement a safety management system
Many organizations have not laid a foundation for the introduction and subsequent implementation of a reliable safety management system. For these companies, it can be quite a difficult task, but it is not impossible. The best way to get started with the right momentum is ensuring that everyone is absolutely committed to adopting the new […]
How to Encourage the Use of CRM Software in office
There are high expectations when new CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems are installed in the workplace. You expect to immediately start reaping the benefits when your employees use the system CRM software aid the management of data in a centralized database where the information is easily accessible by all the authorized users. However, in many […]
What are the five big problems with ‘free’ content?
There are many hidden costs to using free content as part of your business’s learning solution – see the five key ones below. Most of us take advantage of freely-available resources on a regular basis – whether it’s taking a quick refresher on uploading an image to a Word document or a step-by-step guide on […]
VR in learning: what are the opportunities and obstacles?
Virtual reality (VR) is a hot topic in the L&D space. But is its potential and pitfalls fully understood? Despite VR being a trending topic in learning, there’s still some uncertainty about what VR is and what it means for the future of L&D. This really is no wonder, as mixed reality learning is a generational […]
Case Study – achieve results with digital learning
Training large numbers of users is often a daunting and challenging process, especially as there are so many different techniques, tools and training methods at your disposal. Many companies still use traditional classroom-based training effectively, and the “human touch” and group interaction capabilities are often seen as advantageous. There are disadvantages of this approach however, […]
How the GDPR will impact training professionals
The GDPR comes into force on 25th May 2018 – so you’ll need to ensure your L&D department or training organisation is fully compliant on that date. So, what is the GDPR? The GDPR is an EU directive. That means, come deadline day, the GDPR will automatically become law across all 28 countries in Europe. […]
Digital Learning for an Evolving Workplace
The health and success of a modern company depends on people thriving in their given roles. And, just as importantly, employees need to feel that they are doing meaningful work, and doing it well. This means that in today’s hyper-competitive business environment, it’s imperative not only to identify and hire talented people, but also to […]
What Should We Be Teaching Staff About The Cloud?
The cloud is a term that you will have heard be thrown about in some manner. Even those that don’t work in digital should be familiar with it, as, it’s everywhere now. Most modern mobile phones use the cloud for picture storage and the like. But, one issue is that not everyone will be aware […]
Learning in the digital age
How to plan for a great retirement in your 30s
No matter where you are in your career, it’s never too early to start planning for the retirement you want. The sooner you start saving, the more money you’ll have to play with when you retire, giving you the freedom to relocate, travel, and enjoy the kind of lifestyle most of us dream of. Starting […]
How Chatbots Can Re-shape Elearning Experience
Chatbots are everywhere. You interact with them on messenger apps and websites. Bots can be used for tasks ranging from product recommendation to front line customer service. Driven by AI, chatbots become smarter and smarter over time. This is thanks to machine learning. There’s hardly an industry that has not or will not be influenced […]
3 ways to solve ‘talentmageddon’
Top-quality talent is becoming harder to find and, as I’ve written before, the talent crunch shows no signs of easing. Right now, British businesses are heading straight for ‘talentmageddon’. Many companies are embracing innovative solutions. Andrew Nisbet, founder of Nisbets, is an advocate of tapping into local talent pools, highlighting the role that family businesses can play […]
How apprenticeships can drive digital transformation in your organisation
Apprenticeships could bridge the digital skills gap and help drive transformation in your business. Don’t miss out on this trick. Digital transformation is a strategic imperative for many businesses today. According to research conducted by Deloitte in partnership with MIT, more than 70% of companies are transforming their products and services into digital businesses. And they […]
Incentivize your customers to complete training
Customer training is the process by which a company teaches purchasers how to use a product efficiently. Online teaching modules can include brief demonstrations, tutorials, or written information on specific product operations. This process delivers the precise learning users need when it is most relevant. Online customer training is most often provided to support software […]
Data literacy: how can organisations improve this skill in 2018?
Data and analytics are key to every organisation, enabling us to analyse question after question to find new insights and identify the most critical obstacles to overcome when it comes to business. Considering the complexity and scope of today’s data, as well as the speed of business today, old-school analytics methods and models are insufficient. […]
“We need to train people to be ready to constantly learn, because there will always be more to learn.”
We spoke with Geoffroy De Lestrange, Senior Product Marketing Manager EMEA, Cornerstone, at Learning Technologies 2018 about the past, present and future role of technology in HR and learning. Becky Norman, Deputy Editor, TrainingZone: Throughout your career how have you seen the role of technology in both the learning and HR landscapes change? Geoffroy De […]
How to scale your startup with the best talent?
The age of startups is still mature and strong. It has been estimated by Worldwide Business Startups that each year, 50 million startups are started; this translates to an average of 137,000 startups per day. I have written and put topic about the How to scale your startup with the best talent. https://goo.gl/eoh7mz I did […]
3 marketing terms startup employees should know
It’s been found that 90% of startups fail, and for the companies that do manage to succeed, marketing plays a huge role No matter what job role you’re working in, having a basic knowledge of startup marketing is smart. It’s common for team members to help out in multiple areas when a company is getting […]
