10 Tips for Onboarding Temporary and Seasonal Employees
The fourth quarter marks the end of the year. It is also a time when retailers hire temporary employees. As the holidays approach, stores get busy, and life gets hectic in customer service. This isn’t an all-year-round problem, so some companies address it by hiring seasonal workers. Bringing on more people can take some of […]
How to Improve Your Employee Training Program with Personalized Learning
Benjamin Franklin penned The Way to Wealth in 1758. In the essay, he wrote that “An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.” That rings true even now, over 260 years after the words were originally put on paper. There weren’t computers or learning management systems back in Ben Franklin’s time, but the principle […]
How to Motivate Your Employees to Continue Learning
Continuous learning is essential to a positive work environment. It’s not only beneficial to employees, but it also can help businesses increase revenue and build a strong team. In the past, training often started and stopped with onboarding. Once someone knew the basics of their job, there was no need for further education. At least, […]
Closing the Knowledge Gaps: Why Employers Need to Be Ready to Train Skills
Knowledge gaps happen more often now than ever before. In the past, employees were hired because they had the education and work experience to do the job. Things have changed today. Not all new hires are going to possess the skills needed from day one. In fact, the average shelf-life of a college degree in […]
15 eLearning Facts That Will Change the Way You View Your LMS
The popularity of the learning management system (LMS) in business is growing. There’s a good reason for the interest in eLearning. Technology enhances the learner experience by providing more ways to train. It can record data for us, make calculations, and handle much of the back-end work that used to consume hours of supervisor, administrator, […]
Understanding Workforce Skill Gaps and How eLearning Can Help Close Them
The employee training landscape looks a lot different than it did 20 years ago. More companies are adopting technology to improve the experience. As with anything you use in your operation, this comes with a cost. Even hiring one new person to join your team requires a financial investment. According to a 2016 State of […]
9 eLearning Trends You Should Watch in 2019
eLearning has changed the way businesses onboard and train employees. Schools have also joined the push for more technology in education. eLearning can improve knowledge retention, productivity, and cuts down on classroom expenses. According to a Global Outlook and Forecast report, the worldwide eLearning market is expected to reach $238 billion by 2024. The industry’s […]
Do You Need a White Label LMS?
Today’s LMS platforms are packed with cutting-edge features and customization options. A company can implement a powerful computer-based training program in less time and at a lower cost compared to what was available years ago. While the functionality may be there, a good LMS needs to look and feel like it is part of the […]
eLearning Teaches Skills Healthcare Workers Need to Lower Risk of Workplace Violence
Doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals have a tough job. Their efforts can mean life or death for their patients. That alone can be stress-inducing, along with demanding work schedules and, in some locations, limited resources. There is another problem that plagues this industry that isn’t discussed as much as it should be: workplace violence. […]
10 Signs That Your Business Needs a Learning Management System
If you train employees, you most likely heard the term “learning management system” at some point. Also known as an LMS, this type of software is designed to handle all aspects of the training process. Features will vary from one platform to the next. Some will be more inclusive, with everything from HR-related features to […]
eLearning in the Hospitality Industry: Improve Staff Training with an LMS
Staffing hotels, motels, and other hospitality businesses can be a challenge. Turnover is high in this industry. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employee turnover is estimated at around 73.8% annually. Meanwhile, HR experts suggest that it should be somewhere between 10% and 15% for a healthy workforce. Several factors come into play to […]
10 LMS Myths That Could Be Holding Your Business Back
The gap between the technophiles and the technophobes is closing. This is especially true in the business world. There are some hold outs, but more companies are getting on the LMS bandwagon. The eLearning marketplace is vast now, with a wide range of products and features geared toward nearly every industry imaginable. And it’s all […]
Are You Leveraging Your Blended Learning Opportunities?
Blended learning presents a unique opportunity to improve the way you train. The term refers to using both online and traditional educational methods. On one end of the spectrum, you have traditional in-person classroom training where students go to the same location with a teacher. Everyone must be there, which can be difficult for long-distance […]
LMS for Non-Profits: How eLearning Cuts Costs and Increases Volunteer Engagement
There are many charitable organizations out there that do important things with the help of volunteers. Some still have paid positions to ensure that core activities and tasks are completed. Others, however, operate solely on the good graces of volunteers. Managing volunteers can be a juggling act. Non-profits need cost-effective ways to provide adequate training […]
10 Reasons Why Your Business Needs an LMS Now
More businesses are using learning management systems and other technology to improve the way they work. Despite the growing popularity of these kinds of tools, some are slow to join the digital crowd. In the U.K., nearly one-third of business leaders felt that their companies were slow to adopt new tech. A 2017 Senior Managers […]
The New Year Is Here, Is Your LMS Ready?: 2019 eLearning Trends That You Need To Watch
eLearning is changing the way we build a workforce. Docebo’s 2019 eLearning trends report revealed that 68% of employees prefer to learn while on the job rather than on their own time. Nearly 60% prefer to learn at their own pace. Online and mobile platforms can facilitate both needs by presenting greater flexibility in the […]
5 Ways to Use Your LMS to Develop Soft Skills in the Workplace
5 Ways to Use Your LMS to Develop Soft Skills in the Workplace Soft skills are a vital but often overlooked collection of attributes that allow individuals to function harmoniously when part of a group. They are basic but necessary to form a coherent organization that is effective. Your LMS can help staff improve their […]
12 Tips for Hosting a Successful Training Webinar
12 Tips for Hosting a Successful Training Webinar Training webinars are becoming more common than they once were. The internet has created a place where geographic boundaries no longer matter. Businesses can bring employees from all over the globe together into one virtual classroom or conference. The following tips will help you get the most […]
10 Reasons Why an LMS is Necessary for Business
10 Reasons Why an LMS is Necessary for Business Every business wants to use its resources wisely. While many are willing to dive right into new technology, others are reluctant. There’s always a cost associated with buying new hardware and software. Every company should weigh their options, but also keep an eye on trends and […]
5 Ways to Use Your LMS to Engage Learners After They Finish eLearning Classes
eLearning can be a good way to generate revenue for your business. Some companies focus entirely on producing educational content to sell while others try to monetize their internal training material. In either situation, it can be very profitable to have a plan in place to engage learners after they finish a course. You want […]
