[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Let’s say a vacancy arises for someone in your organization. Someone whom you consider a linchpin, whether it’s in sales, HR or finance. The strategy for hiring is important but implementing an effective strategy for retaining employees is absolutely crucial. In-house or Agency? This depends on how many applications you’re likely to get. A … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Totara LMS, the global provider of learning management systems with over 1,000 corporate clients, has recently announced their latest release – and it was worth the wait. Totara 9 will give training teams greater flexibility when managing blended learning programs. So why is this important? Blended learning is the key to successful training programs. … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With such an influx of new drugs to prevent, treat and manage patients’ conditions, the pressure on health professionals to keep up-to-speed on all the latest offerings is significant. In addition, as regulations become more stringent (particularly in countries like India where significant numbers of pharmaceuticals are exported) effective compliance training for pharmaceuticals is of … Read more
If you thought that gaining the necessary qualifications to enter your chosen career was the end of your education – think again! According to an article on Businessinsider.com, AT&T’s CEO Randall Stephenson said that if his employees don’t spend five to ten hours a week learning online, they will make themselves obsolete. And he’s expecting … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Engaging However, rewarding your staff in such a way can be a lot more effective than you think. Remember – adults are as likely as younger people (albeit maybe slightly less so) to become addicted to games. So, taking elements of game playing and applying it to your employees’ learning can engage them more … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Set Your Own Pace There is a big difference between this and traditional push learning. In a MOOC the onus is on the end users to learn at their own pace. This can often be structured (follow activities 1-5 in order) or directed (here are this week’s activities) but often allows users to self … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Learning management systems are well known for their ability to centralise learning in one platform, allowing all learners to do their training at any time and from anywhere. They are also a great tool to track performance of each individual and provide reports back to managers or educators confirming the training has been completed. It’s … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Provides consistent training Elearning helps to make new employee training well-defined and repeatable which ensures that all employees receive the same amount of training. Another great thing about most modern learning management systems is that they can be made available in multiple languages which means that international companies can provide same learning materials to employees … Read more