Every June, our social media and the websites we visit become a little more colorful. Lots of companies change their logos to honor International Pride Month. And many of them take other initiatives, too, like sharing a motivational story or celebrating along with the LGBTQI+ community. While these actions are a great way to show support, there’s always room for improvement. Companies can take additional steps throughout the year to foster a more inclusive and welcoming environment for their LGBTQI+ employees and customers. The power of word of mouth Changing a corporate logo to match the pride flag colors seems…
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Whether you have a small or a larger sales team, chances are your salespeople are not on the same level. For instance, some of your team members may have just completed their onboarding training and are now getting familiar with the company’s product, tools, and processes. Meanwhile, others are already experienced in reaching out to customers and feel more confident with their quotas. Regardless of where your salespeople are standing, they’re likely overwhelmed with their everyday tasks and, therefore, neglect to grow their selling skills. In this article, we’ll focus on some practical and essential selling skills to include in…
Many e-learning developers create multiple courses, but these courses are often very similar in content. Instead of building different courses, they are essentially building the same course repeatedly. A job seeker expressed their desire to move away from creating basic click-and-read e-learning content and work on courses that have a more significant impact. However, they were unsure of which organizations are producing these types of courses and where to look. The main question then becomes: where can you find the best e-learning courses? I have some brief thoughts on this matter, and I am interested in hearing your opinions. The Best…
It’s 10 o’clock on a Monday morning. You should be in a strategic planning meeting discussing your five-year roadmap, reviewing progress, and adjusting milestones. But instead, you’re locked in a fraught one-to-one with your Sales/Marketing/Support/Customer Service lead. When you launched the company a few years ago, having one person cover all of these roles made sense. It was also the only option financially. But now it’s become too much for them. And for you. Their stress levels are high. And, trying to run the company, while also firefighting day-to-day operations, so are yours. You need to hire someone to take…
From team happy hours to industry networking opportunities, people are itching to get back to interacting in person. Corporate offline events put on hold during the pandemic are making a comeback. And with them comes a new dilemma: Should we encourage more in-person events or embrace the new flexible work-from-anywhere mentality? Let’s take a look at how companies can find the right balance between encouraging in-person events and supporting a flexible work culture. We’ll share some offline event examples to help you plan for success. Why companies need to find a good balance between encouraging in-person events and supporting flexible…
It’s really hard to just sit down and study. You’ve been there before. For example, in high school, there was always a class that bored you, and you would daydream instead of watching the teacher or doing your homework. Or in college, it was almost always impossible to focus on the material for an upcoming exam–all of a sudden, it was time to get some coffee, dust under the bed, have lunch, or simply wonder, “Why do I have to learn all this anyway?”, “What’s the point in life?” and so on. During one of his lectures, the famous psychology…
When it comes to handling medical information, confidentiality is a priority. This is where the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) comes in. HIPAA compliance requirements set up standards to help healthcare companies and providers safeguard medical information. They help you ensure sensitive patient information remains confidential. Compliance with HIPAA rules is crucial, not only to protect patients’ privacy but also to avoid legal consequences. In this article, we’ll talk about what HIPAA compliance looks like in the workplace (and why it matters). We’ll also cover the key components of a HIPAA compliance checklist and how to create one…
Integrating robots into daily activities and tasks has long been a subject of science fiction. But things like robot teachers aren’t just a feature of a Jetson’s-like alternative future these days. Artificial intelligence (AI) has an impact on many industries, and education and training are no exception. Artificial intelligence in training is significantly transforming employee learning and development. If you’re not already using it, now is the time to start. In this blog post, we’ll discuss how using AI in training programs can improve the learner experience and ways you can use it in your training strategy. How people use…
I saw this video clip the other day on Instagram about how comedian and teacher, Leslie Robinson, views mandatory training videos. It’s funny and it’s true! What’s even better are the comments like this one: “I had 7 of those to watch one day, tried watching them on different browser windows simultaneously, but no luck, those developers outsmarted me.” “Yeah, they’re messing up our learning process” Click here to view on Instagram. The comments are loaded with good feedback that is so true to many e-learning courses and online training. Complaints about locked navigation Tips to not click complete until…
The current business landscape is filled with uncertainty as companies face mass layoffs, inflation, and a potential recession. During times like this, employees look up to their leaders for direction and reassurance. Good leaders live up to those expectations by knowing how to inspire and guide employees through tough times. In this article, we’ll explore what employees expect from leaders in times of upheaval. We’ll also share six strategies leaders can take to support their teams and help them with navigating uncertainty at work. How to be an inspiring leader So what do employees expect from their leaders in today’s…