Training for Mindfulness in Challenging Times
The term “mindfulness” has been used a lot in the past several years – and not just in yoga studios and meditation classes. It’s made its way into the workplace with companies offering online therapy...
View ArticleWhat Type of L&D Guru Are You?
Learning and development pros come in all shapes and sizes, and often from very different backgrounds from an instructional design and even philosophical standpoint. But, no matter their instructional...
View ArticleSome Companies Are Going Remote Forever. What Will Learning Look Like?
As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the way many of us go to work has changed drastically over the last several months. According to an IDG survey released in April, 78% of employees have been...
View ArticleOnline Quizzes are Here to Stay
As human beings, we’re drawn to sources and research that tells us where our values lie, who we are, and what we need to reach our potential. This can range from checking our horoscopes to using the...
View ArticleMulti-device Training Matters – Now More Than Ever
The expectations of working from home are often not the same as the reality. Employees may imagine themselves getting up in the morning, pouring a cup of coffee, and productively working from nine to...
View ArticleLMS Mentor Programs: Learning Pros Need Learning Too
As I’ve written about before, our global pandemic has allowed me the time to throw myself into all things pop culture. My current obsession? Re-watching Scrubs. For those who don’t know, Scrubs was a...
View ArticleTraining to Help Manage Health and Safety Concerns
Click to see the full infographic The global spread of COVID-19 raises uncharted health and safety concerns for organizations. Many companies are choosing to keep their physical locations closed...
View ArticleThe New Requirements For Leadership Training in A Time of Crisis
The COVID-19 crisis has completely transformed work. It’s changed the way we physically go to work (or not), the way we collaborate as a team, and the way we train our workers. It’s also changed the...
View ArticleHow Can L&D Contribute to Creating Highly Engaged Employees?
In L&D circles, employee engagement is always a hot topic. And it should be because at its core it’s about securing your most valuable asset as an organization – your people. If they’re not tuned...
View ArticleLeading in a Time of Global Change
Management is a tough job even in the best of times. In challenging times, it jumps up a rung and requires even greater adeptness. You’ve likely been swimming in a sea of how-to articles – how to help...
View ArticleLeveraging Learning Technology: Why Learner-centric Training Is More Critical...
Learning technology has become more essential than ever with remote workforces and extended enterprises adapting to new environments. This technology allows people to consume their required compliance...
View ArticleUsing the LMS to Stay Connected to Customers (and Beyond)
The current environment has many of us feeling a bit disconnected. The global pandemic has moved a huge swath of the workforce into home offices. For many people, this is their first experience with...
View ArticleBeyond Buzzwords: Brand New Insights on Modern Learning
At SAP Litmos, thinking “beyond buzzwords” has been a favorite subject of ours for awhile now. It’s our way of reminding ourselves and our community to focus on “what’s really happening out there,”...
View ArticleConverting In-person Training to Online Training
The surge in remote work this year has meant that many companies have had to reevaluate their L&D programs. Despite the rise of online training, most companies prefer in-person training sessions....
View Article3 Steps to Safety Training in the “Next Normal”
As organizations grapple with arguably their most challenging year to date, safety and wellness have been center stage. Companies of all sizes have responded to restrictions aimed at slowing the spread...
View ArticleTips for Tenacious Teachers New to eLearning
I am lucky enough to have three best friends who work in the education field. One is a fourth-grade teacher; one is a fifth-grade teacher; and the other is a Speech Language Pathologist for her...
View Article5 Tips to Reskill Your Workforce
Even before the Covid-19 pandemic changed the way many organizations do business, the business world was facing a reskilling crisis. Technology has been changing rapidly for years. Back in 2017,...
View ArticleTraining for a Brighter Future: Environmental, Social, and Economic...
Sustainability is quickly becoming one of the most important business topics of our time. It’s also a very heavy topic. You don’t have to look very far to find alarming reports on the rapid...
View ArticleNational Safe Work Month: How Online Training Puts Safety First
Who is responsible for health and safety in your workplace? The answer? Everyone. Yes, it really is that simple. From the front-liners, to the executive suite, to contract workers, everyone has a role...
View ArticleL&D: You’ve Been Handed the Keys to Your Company’s Success
Coronavirus. COVID-19. 2020. We’re all tired of talking about it. We’re all looking forward to better days. And, we all still need to stay vigilant. While neither fun nor favorable for most businesses,...
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