Personalization in Learning and Development

As technological advances take place, and innovation becomes increasingly valuable, the world moves further away from the “one-size-fits-all” approach. We see examples of this in even the smallest nuances of our lives, with the evolution of personalized marketing and targeted advertisements. Once we recognize the tremendous benefits that such customization offers, it is important to […]
Rewarding Learning and Development

The pace at which the world changes has increased significantly in recent years, with 2020 demonstrating accelerated levels of revolutionizing change, both in our corporate and personal lives. This ever-changing world makes it absolutely crucial for companies to invest in learning and development (L&D) opportunities for their employees in order to thrive. Acquired skills only […]
How to Stretch Your Learning and Development Budget

Why Should Companies Invest in Learning and Development? The world is evolving faster than ever before, and colossal amounts of information are added to our lives on a daily basis. Given this rapid growth and change, it is vital for people in the workforce to update their knowledge and skillsets. This is both an asset […]
Learning and Innovation Connect

Today’s world, in which technologies advance at a speed faster than ever before, makes it essential for companies to invest in keeping their team of employees current with these changes. In addition to the global trends and advancements that employees must keep up with, there are countless internal topics that they must learn. This not […]
The Benefits of a Robust Learning Management System

A learning management system (LMS) is a server-based or cloud-based software program that allows companies to create, manage and implement eLearning programs within their organizations. This interactive system delivers custom educational content to learners through a user interface that runs in their browsers as a webpage. There is no doubt that effective training programs are […]
Why Soft Skills Training Is Still Trending in 2021

When employers are recruiting, they look for talent that can demonstrate the necessary capabilities for the role. More often than not, many applicants have the hard skills required for the job. However, the true competition for talent is soft skills. Technical abilities can be gained through education, certification and work experience, whereas the intangible skillset […]
Personalized vs. Off-The-Shelf Learning

When choosing how to create and utilize learning materials within your company, it is important to decide whether to use off-the-shelf or personalized learning. Personalized learning is tailor-made instruction based on learner characteristics such as interests, experience, preferred learning methods, learning pace or job role. One of the most important reasons for choosing a personalized […]
Empathy Training with Virtual Technology

As companies evolve, so do their training programs. The influx of global and virtually-run organizations has created a need for comprehensive virtual training options. In addition, this decrease in social peer-to-peer interactions can decrease empathy between employees and those throughout the organization. Virtual technology offers a solution through training programs designed to teach empathy within […]
Benefits of Strategic Workforce Planning

What is Strategic Workforce Planning? Strategic workforce planning is the idea that an organization implements a plan to align company objectives with workforce initiatives. According to a 2017 Williams HR Consulting study, it is predicted that the continued decrease of the baby boomer population in the workforce, along with a lower birth rate, will cause […]
How to Effectively Implement Performance Management

Performance management is an important tool for all companies. It can promote a greater sense of well-being among employees, as well as cultivate learning and growth. That being said, how do you know that your company’s performance management system is working? What Is Performance Management? Performance management is the key, systematic process through which organizations […]