Tag: training

January 17, 2020

Many companies provide awards to employees throughout the year as a way to express gratitude for hard work and important contributions as well as to publicly acknowledge the success of teams and individual staff members. Awards can boost employee morale […]

January 13, 2020

An employee who has been here only three months just quit. In his exit interview, he said there wasn’t enough work to do within his department, and he was bored, so he looked to move on. I asked why he […]

January 6, 2020

Will the economy slow down? Will yet another industry get disrupted? Will robots finally take over the world? There are many unknowns when it comes to 2020, but one thing is certain: Managers will matter more than ever. Through our […]

December 30, 2019

There are many motivations for training employees. To name just a few: Reduction of errors Improved quality Better customer service Avoidance of legal or regulatory liability But one of the biggest motivations is increased employee efficiency. Employees who are trained […]

December 26, 2019

Imagine a scenario in which an employee clicks a link in an e-mail and costs his or her employer $600,000. Unfortunately, this situation does not require one’s imagination. This is exactly what happened in Riviera Beach, Florida, when an employee […]

December 18, 2019

Training employees is a crucial means of making them more effective and productive, as well as reducing risk. But many employers fear that spending money on training employees will make them more attractive candidates in the labor market, thereby making […]

December 11, 2019

Any successful business must engage its employees to retain them. The more you show your appreciation for a job well done, the more happy workers you will have on your hands. And a positive workforce leads to better productivity and […]

November 25, 2019

Agility generally refers to the ability to move or change quickly and easily. It could reference physical movement or mental agility—thinking and understanding new ideas quickly. Given that, agile learning is, as the name implies, a type of learning or […]

November 21, 2019

There is a much shared story attributed to famed businessman Thomas J. Watson Sr. during his tenure as head of IBM. The company, under Watson’s direction, had been increasing inventory despite poor demand, gambling on high levels of post-World War […]

November 13, 2019

Companies are increasingly appreciating the importance of training and development, and trainers obviously play a key role in these training and development efforts. Training can come from a dedicated training department, which many companies utilize. At the same time, some […]

November 11, 2019

Does your organization provide training to help employees understand and practice gender inclusivity? If not, is it something you’re considering? There are several reasons why many employers are doing just that. For example, promoting gender inclusivity can: Promote and improve […]

October 2, 2019

Earlier this year, on the morning of June 5, Sephora closed all of its U.S. stores, distribution centers, call centers and its corporate office to host hour-long “inclusion workshops” for its employees. This was following backlash the makeup giant received […]

September 23, 2019

Conducting employee training can be costly and time-consuming. Hiring internal or external trainers, finding facilities in which to hold training sessions, and assessing the value of attendees’ time can add up to a significant expense. Additionally, the logistical challenges of […]

September 13, 2019

Leading companies today embody the concept of “disruptor.” They are fast-growing, digital players that are introducing innovative new business models and revenue streams and forcing incumbents to rethink their businesses. Businesses are on track to spend nearly $1.2 trillion on […]

August 26, 2019

Training employees can take a lot of time and resources, but it’s necessary in any organization—whether to educate staff on new industry developments, promote key skills, or simply to give them familiarity to the organization and its culture and processes. […]

August 8, 2019

Sometimes I feel like we’re lost in an ocean of coaches at work. It’s a movement that needed to happen, but like all movements or paradigms, there are unintended consequences. In the case of coaching, we have an abundance of […]

August 6, 2019

According to The Wall Street Journal, virtual simulations incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) are being used to improve health care workers’ bedside manner. Doctors, nurses and other caregivers in southern Maine are being trained in a virtual environment that simulates the […]

August 2, 2019

One obstacle that many instructors—whether they’re in primary schooling, advanced graduate education, or training in the workplace— run into is getting through to an audience with a variety of learning styles. Not everyone learns the same way. Tools that are […]

July 31, 2019

Employee training can mean the difference between mediocre staff and top-notch performers. It can also help employees develop their applicable professional skills (time management, effective communication, etc.), as well as provide industry-specific knowledge and expertise. The challenge many organizations face […]

July 26, 2019

Inclusion training refers to training employees to better work with others of differing abilities, backgrounds, nationalities, genders, etc. It’s often referred to as diversity and inclusion training. It emphasizes being inclusive of all types of employees and explains the benefits […]