Learning and development (L&D) professionals have been struggling to make learning stick for decades. The forgetting curve, theorized in 1885 by Hermann Ebbinghaus, posits that learners forget new information at an exponential rate after initially learning it. The eternal thorn in the side of...
Too often, compliance training is the land of box-ticking and nagging. The realm of unpaid boredom and complex corporate terminology. The domain of unfocused eyes and HR mandates. How To Make Compliance Training Engaging I remember the compliance training that came with my first job in a global...
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, organizations are constantly seeking ways to enhance their employee training programs to ensure maximum retention and application of knowledge. One method that has gained significant attention and proven effectiveness is spaced repetition training. But...
The task of delivering a learning solution on time and within budget is often complicated by the added challenge of limiting its impact on daily operations and productivity. While training can be accomplished by a single instructor-led or web-based learning event, when delays occur between the...
Growth is beneficial to both the success of an organization and the careers of its employees. Employee growth programs help companies to discover new talent, improve productivity, and reduce employee turnover. Knowing how to encourage regular employee development and implement a program for doing...
Employee training and development isn’t just about teaching employees to do their jobs. It’s about showing employees they are valued and that upward movement in the organization is possible. When employees don’t see opportunity, they don’t bring their best selves to work. “Give a person a fish and...
We know that as a learning and development professional, you’re constantly looking for the most effective strategies to train and develop your employees. Finding the right type of training for your company can seem daunting but understanding how to blend a few different delivery methods can...
It goes without saying that employee training is beneficial for organizations of any size, but to what extent? A strong training and development program can have numerous short- and long-term benefits, including increasing employee engagement and retention rates, encouraging innovative thinking,...
As the economy bounced back in the wake of the pandemic, having top talent was top of mind for most employers across the world. And the way to do so was through training their existing talent. Rather than looking for talent outside of the organization, employers had the opportunity to grow new...
Each pillar supports the smooth execution of live mixed training delivery when combining on-site and online learners. Hybrid workplaces are increasingly more common today, with organizations even designating traditional office space for in-person collaboration days. According to Forbes.com, an...
It was 1999. The world was partying per Prince’s instructions, anticipating what was projected to be a catastrophic global technology failure as computers turned over to the year 2000. Meanwhile, the first members of Gen Z were finding their voices and cutting their teeth on plastic toy flip...
Employers that want to improve employee performance, innovation, and customer service invest in training and development. Done right, it eliminates skill gaps, teaches workers modern technologies, and helps employees become product experts. Top Workplaces have strong training programs. That is not...