Virtual teams are a common find in business. Thanks to the internet, the world is much smaller than it once was when it comes to communication. An employee in America can have a real time conversation with someone in Europe. A potential client in China can receive emails from a
Are you trying to scale your eLearning website but, end up draining most of your time in managing courses, students or getting their feedback? If yes, then YOU are in the right place. So, what if we told you about a few LearnDash hacks that will allow you to
Meet TalentLMS: The All-in-One Training Solution You Can Try for Free The corporate world is fast-paced. Companies need top-quality staff to give them a leg up on the competition. The only way to get the best of the best on your team is to make sure your training program delivers.
Bringing on new hires is expensive. You must go through the vetting and onboarding process to maximize the chances of long-term retention. Many companies search for ways to lower hiring costs without sacrificing quality when it comes to choosing job candidates and training them. The Association for Talent Development released
A successful training program must be well-rounded. Video is one of the most versatile and effective tools you have at your disposal. You can demonstrate processes, share visual aids, and make instructors more visible and personable. From live-action scenarios and clips of lectures to animation, there’s little video can’t convey
eLearning continues to expand as a powerful teaching tool. Just four years ago, Hardeep Gulati took the helm of PowerSchool. The company labels itself as the “first web-based student information system.” PowerSchool employed a staff of around 400 when Gulati took over. As of November 2019, the organization operates with
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
eLearning has created new opportunities for students of all ages and backgrounds. Thanks to its versatility, developers and educators are discovering new ways to reach more people. That is especially true when it comes to teaching people with disabilities. Visual Impairment and Its Effect on Learning People living with visual
Learners in the Middle East were given access to an exciting new platform earlier this year. Madrasa was introduced by Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who serves as the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The project will reach more than 50 million students
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
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
