Employers all around the world want a loyal and highly competent workforce. But an enviable team doesn’t appear from nowhere. It takes time, resources and funds to create the ‘dream team’. Most often hiring and training costs are involved. Even though more employers now acknowledge the value of investing in employee training and development,…
Work will never be the same again. As the new generation of graduates prepares to enter the minefield known as the professional world, the management can also expect a shift in work culture, attitudes toward work-life balance, and on-the-job learning. The incoming Gen Z (born between 1996 and 2010) workforce is expected to bless…
How To Leverage Gamification To Get The Most of L&D Programs?
All work and no play used to make Jack a dull boy. Not anymore. Today many employers are offering a heady combination of play and work. Or rather play and learn. Employees are being encouraged to brush up on their core skills through gamified e-learning solutions. Gamification has emerged as a mainstay in…
Debunking 6 Corporate Training Myths
Myths are preconceived notions we have about something. These assertions are mostly false arising out of outdated knowledge, lack of information, or misinformation. Continued belief in these myths however may rob us of great opportunities! Corporate training has gradually become a more mainstream business practice in recent years as many companies have faced…
Understanding the 5 Challenges of Retail Training
The customer is king. The management undoubtedly knows this saying by heart. As an employer, you have probably plastered this golden rule on the walls of your office. However, all efforts will just go in vain if the customers are not convinced that you indeed prioritize them. This is precisely where a brisk, empathetic and…
Can Training Opportunities Build Your Employer Brand?
Did you know that salary and perks are not the only factors that draw in potential employees today? About 84% of job-seekers regard the reputation of the employer as an important criterion when deciding where to apply for a job (Talent Now). 50% of job-seekers revealed that they would not work with a company…
How to Collect Training Feedback?
Corporate training has two aspects. One revolves around the designing of the course content as well as the delivery. The second is all about measuring the impact of training on the employees. The ultimate aim of training programs is to bring about an improvement in the employee’s performance and reduce attrition rates. This is where…
Remote Staff Absent For Virtual Training? Here’s what to Do
The dates have been arranged. The instructor is also ready with their training kit. The only thing missing is the students. Only a quarter of your remote team has shown up for the mandatory virtual class on Time Management. To make matters worse, this is not the first time this has happened. You have…
What to Keep In Mind When Training the ‘Seniors’
An aging workforce is always a major concern for employers. Business owners today face a volatile market where customer preferences change at the speed of light and tech innovations are a dime, a dozen. Employers need driven and enthusiastic employees who can adjust quickly to any changes and are eager to upgrade…
5 Reasons Your Training Program Has Turned Into A Yawnfest
The tell-tale rolling of eyes every time the next training session is announced. The carefully polite but disinterested smiles during the class. Are you having sleepless nights thinking that your training program is receiving a less than enthusiastic response from your team? If so you are not alone. Many employees quickly lose interest in…