Theis Moerk, Vice President of Product Development at EPOS, a part of the Demant Group (a leading audio and hearing technology group), says: “It’s clear that companies have a responsibility to not only their business but their employees, to provide them with the best equipment to ensure optimum productivity levels as well as maintain their...

I’ve worked with numerous organizations, and one thing is clear: the biggest challenge businesses face today is keeping their workforce skilled and adaptable. The world is changing rapidly, and if employees aren’t continuously learning, they risk falling behind. This makes investing in employee growth a necessity. McKinsey reports that 87% of companies are facing skill...

In the past few months, I have encountered quite a few HR professionals who complained about the rising problem of involuntary attrition. While most of them were worried about the ballooning cost by losing talent, I was keen to find out the reason that makes an employee choose greener pastures. Although it is tough to...

You feel relaxed after launching the big online training initiative and suddenly these questions start to haunt you: “How do I know if my learners understood the material or not? Was the training effective? Is the survey which I had shared with the attendees to get feedback was really enough or do I need something...

Training programs exist to make sure your employees are well-equipped with the skills, knowledge, and procedural awareness necessary to fulfill their responsibilities as safely and productively as possible. Investing in a good training program helps you cut the costs of educating new hires and establishes a faster-integrated, higher-performing team. However, the value of a training...

Training employees can be exhaustive but having a training program in place can make it not only easier and more efficient but more effective in the long run. Training programs give you a framework that you can use to bring new employees into your organization, making the transition process smoother, setting consistent expectations for all...

Everyone needs training.  Whether it’s to learn the basics in mathematics, first aid, or how to cook.  However, safety training is the flavor of the day, and what we are looking at. Corporations often will require their employees to take courses in first aid, basic hazard safety and workplace safety. But how can they organize...

Computer based training (CBT) boasts of a long history. Computers were the first medium of online learning and training before the birth of smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Still today, a majority of hardware in the workplace consists of computers, although in a modern version. In fact, according to a recent survey, 87% percent of individuals...

Employees in many industries are required to receive safety training. This requirement may come from the government (such as the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)), from the company, or, more commonly, from both. Because of the many advantages afforded by the online format, more individuals and companies are choosing to pursue this training...

Google. Gap. Pandora. Dropbox. Accenture. BlackRock. What’s common between these companies? They are diversity champions! Known for their successful business, these companies are also talent magnets. Wonder why? Let these numbers tell you a little story. According to the online job portal Glassdoor, more than 65% of job seekers consider workplace diversity important while accepting...