With so much new technology entering the business world, keeping employees trained and educated on updated systems and technology is essential. But providing effective technology training is much easier said than done. Here are some tips on building a great technology training program for your company. Understand...
Creating and executing corporate training programs is a lot easier said than done. Even if your company has experience implementing training programs, unforeseen hitches can throw a wrench into your plans. Sometimes learning what not to do is as important as learning what to do. Here...
The more skills that your employees possess, the more value they can deliver your organization. Cultivating your team’s skills requires a strategic training and development initiative. It’s challenging for organizations to take on the task of training and development internally, so often the solution is...
Several times a month we have conversations with new clients looking to add contract training consultants to their staff to fulfill a short term need. One of the questions we ask is about their company culture to help determine a fit not only with skills...
As a hiring manager, you may be in need of project specific help requiring a skill set that is not currently available in your organization. You decide to hire a contract worker with the needed skills. You work with your preferred staffing agency that specializes...
The pace of change is ever accelerating which affects our careers and the workplace in which we work. Modern-day futurist and entrepreneur Elon Musk gave some great career advice at a recent Ted talk that INC Magazine summarized in one sentence; “if you are not...
THE STORY Juana, a trainer for a major pharmaceutical company, is perplexed why the new technicians she trains rarely remember and apply the lab safety rules she discusses. She diligently covers each rule on her PowerPoint asking if there are any questions before moving on to...
Virtual Reality (VR) technology has advanced to be able to create cyber experiences for the masses that immerse an individual in a new environment where the senses are engaged. The cost of the technology has dropped to the point where it fits corporate training budgets....
Talent and skill shortages are widespread. Talent sourcing faces tremendous pressure. Technology is reshaping the workforce. Companies are embracing technologies and new innovative models to source and hire talent in a rapid-cycle fashion. To remain competitive in the race for talent companies are taking these...
Even the best corporate training program loses value if employees don’t retain the information presented to them. The time and money invested in learning and development at any company need to be focused on creating a corporate training experience that is not only enjoyable, but...
