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…
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…
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…
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.…
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 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 impairment have more educational resources…
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 throughout the world. Taking eLearning…
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…
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…
Women have struggled to enter male-dominated industries for years. From as far back as the beginning of the women’s suffrage movement in the 1800s, a push for gender equality has helped bring about change. Things are much different than they were over two centuries ago. However, there are still areas where women have yet to…
