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…
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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…
Product knowledge training has the power to boost your team’s performance and your company’s revenue. Are you underutilizing this powerful tool in your organizations? Many companies offer sales product training during onboarding. It makes sense to give them the information they need to get up and selling quickly. But it can be difficult for people to absorb all the information in such a short time—especially when they’re still new to the product. To keep your sales reps at the top of their game, you need to update their product knowledge regularly. In this article, we’ll talk about maximizing sales performance…