With the current disruptive environment in which we find ourselves, companies have had to identify ways to support their teams by reacting and implementing solutions as quickly as possible. Now, the question is, what are companies doing to put fail-safes in place if future disruptions occur? Succession Planning vs. Replacement Planning It’s common for organizations
Globalizing Training for a Remote Workforce
Training can be delivered across borders swiftly and bring your courses to life in every chosen language, with the same level of quality training across the world. Here we show you how learning content can be “globalized” through localization and translation for your remote and global workforce. Localization Developing learning content that is consistent and
Why You Should Hire People Development Consultants
In the current economic environment, it is important that businesses find ways to invest in employee learning and development as their business adjust to new conditions and continue to grow. Choosing to use experienced consultants in people development and human capital management will allow businesses the ability to continue growing, rather than simply attempting to
Transforming your Existing Training Content to Virtual Training
You can transform your existing learning content into virtual learning in different ways, considering your program needs and budget. For instance, you can convert your Instructor-Led-Training (ILT) to virtual ILT or to rapid computer-based training. Here are a few options for converting your current learning material for your remote learners: Instructor-Led-Training to Computer-Based Training ILT
How to Quickly Implement Learning Platforms
Learning Management System (LMS) software are most commonly used to deploy and track online learning or training. Existing assets can be uploaded to the LMS, making it easy for remote learners to access. In some situations, the LMS may also have integrated eLearning authoring tools that allow you, without additional software, to develop new online
Virtual Reality Technology Is Revolutionizing Oil and Gas Training
When many people hear the words “virtual reality (VR)” or “augmented reality (AR),” they think of video games and perhaps flight simulators. I will use VR to describe training with these technologies, although VR and AR are slightly different. In AR, virtual elements are superimposed on a real background, while in VR, a totally synthetic
Online Learning Systems can Build Inter-Team Communication for Tech Companies
Consider a tech company, a software enterprise or a mobile app business with departments for marketing, sales and teams of developers, all trying to communicate their needs and ideas to each other in ways that help put the best products on the market as fast as possible. In this scenario, what do you do when
The Future of Manufacturing: Innovative Approaches to Change Management
Change occurs in all industries. It might be swift, such as the reactions of many employers to the rollout of the ACA. It might be slow, such as the reaction of most industries to the advent of 3D printing. In all cases, though, change occurs and it demands recognition eventually. Failure to handle change appropriately
Effective Leadership Development Programs
Overview A variety of recent studies have shown that U.S. corporate executives have grave concerns about their companies’ ability to meet today’s leadership needs. After years of grappling with how to boost employee engagement and retention, improve management, and build a meaningful culture, they have come to the realization that leadership development programs are essential
The 5 HR Challenges Today’s Accounting Firms Must Overcome
Like all other companies, accounting firms face a wide range of challenges, particularly when it comes to the people that actually make up the business. Hiring, training, managing, and growing your in-house talent is a vital consideration, and it’s becoming more and more complicated as time goes by. Today, accounting firms face a wide range