Sean Gilligan 
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The corporate side of supermarkets is something that eludes many people, but as with any business, they place a high emphasis on training their staff to the highest level. Though this may differ from the traditional business training model, supermarket programmes entertain a wide range of approaches. From intensive training to online academies, staff learning … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Under the new brand ‘Totara Learn’ the popular corporate learning platform is coming of age. In the elearning market there has been a wave of discussions about ‘experience learning’ environments, Totara have quickly adopted their roadmap to address this. The modern corporate learner want a much better learning experience, in line with the tools they … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Many companies are starting to embrace ‘design thinking in learning’. This means creating more personal and generally better experiences for our workforce development programmes. One driver for this change is the common use of social media and video in our everyday lives, think about your use of Linkedin, Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram and YouTube. They all … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We are living in the knowledge economy, due to technology, workplaces are changing faster than ever. The knowledge economy was popularised by Peter Drucker in his book ‘The Age of Discontinuity’. We have seen how technology is disrupting the business world. In 2006, 4 out of 5 of the top global brands weren’t technology businesses, … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The question of how best to communicate knowledge is one of the key considerations of any business plan. Organisations from all sectors, including corporate, non-profit and public sectors, have joined us in working to make the most of the web. They recognise the value of online learning platforms which can support lifelong development. Here at … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]eLearning content development E-Learning is one of the most cost-effective ways of training staff. If appropriate e-learning is implemented effectively, it can contribute to a measurable growth in sales – well trained staff leads to better business, and who doesn’t want that? However, there are multiple pot holes a business can fall into when organising … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In today’s hugely competitive business market, how to train staff to a high-level quickly and effectively, has become a key topic of discussion. One of the most cost-effective ways of training staff is through e-learning. Not only can e-learning save you money in terms of actual training costs, but if implemented effectively, it can contribute … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This blog was originally published on our US website. Currently, the retail industry is undergoing a profound shift. Price and product are no longer enough — modern consumers value seamless experiences across multiple devices and touchpoints. Multichannel retail, which refers to the consumer’s ability to interact with your business with various channels independently, such as a … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Retailers and other sectors are now looking for a new platform for their learners, not a traditional Learning Management System or LMS as they are commonly known. Why is this? Well.. it could be a range of factors. For example, many retailers with store locations have high churn rates and a younger population. This younger … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) market is one of the largest in terms of spending per head in both training and elearning. This spend can be linked to concerns with: falling sales the apprenticeship levy competition Retail Sales Index: showing the slump in sales According to the Retail Sales Index, sales are declining. We saw … Read more