An ideal onboarding process retains employees, boosts new hires’ productivity, and creates a welcoming atmosphere in your workplace culture– but what happens when onboarding can’t be done in person? The answer is virtual onboarding, which is the…
Creating a training program can be an overwhelming task that provokes several questions: What are our program goals? Who are our learners? What content should we incorporate? What technology should we use? With over 20 years working…
You may be asking yourself the following question: “How do I bring employees back to the team and ensure they feel safe, secure, and ready to perform well?” Depending on the industry your organization is in, our…
There are no shortcuts to mastering your craft, but deliberate practice can help. To efficiently improve your skills, you need to improve how you practice. Too often, the term “practice” is associated with mindless repetition. In contrast,…
Have you ever seen a shirt in a store and bought it only to find that it didn’t fit as well as you thought it would? Sometimes, using off-the-shelf training is like buying that shirt; the program…
In 2017, approximately 77% of U.S. corporations used eLearning, and 98% planned to incorporate it in their learning program by 2020. There’s no doubt that the eLearning market is booming, but what tools are most professionals using…
According to McKinsey, roughly one-half of in-person learning programs scheduled for the first half of 2020 were postponed or canceled. In addition, 57% of U.S. workers have participated in remote training. With the switch to remote, organizations…
“Virtual Reality is a game-changer for leadership development.” “VR: The future of soft skills training for leaders.” “Future of leadership development: virtual reality and corporate training.” Those headlines make up just a sampling of what we’ve seen…
The retail industry can be tough on employees; they need to know the company, learn all of the new products, and work with customers every day. As a retail employer, it’s your responsibility to empower your employees…
Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring is only the first step to growing your team. Onboarding is important to bring your new employee up to speed with the company, the team, and their projects — organizations with a standard…
