Imagine a bustling office where the tapping of keyboards and the murmur of focused conversations fill the air. A deadline looms. The tension is palpable. In this setting, an empathetic leader plays a crucial role. Rather than...
Category - Best practices
Does size matter? Putting a value on employee tenure
In the data-driven world of HR, a high employee retention rate is good news. It may be one simple stat, but what it represents is traditionally viewed as gold dust by businesses. High on the list of benefits is an engaged and...
Insights and best practices: Optimizing your training budget in 2024
Business needs change. Tools get outdated. And processes often need a shake-up. Sticking to the same old routine won’t cut it in a fast-paced world. As we gear up for the new year, it’s a perfect chance to re-evaluate how we...
Synergizing success: Elevating teamwork in the workplace
Advanced project management tools and flexible work models are the norm in today’s modern workplaces. But there’s a hidden pitfall: drifting apart. These innovations boost individual productivity. But they can sometimes...
Experiential learning in the modern workplace: A remote revolution?
For decades, experiential learning has been a celebrated educational approach. The concept is simple but powerful. Through hands-on experiences and real-world problem-solving, participants learn by doing. But the landscape of the...
Questions to ask before buying an LMS: 60+ tips for selecting the right training platform
With business costs rising, you’d think training budgets would take a hit. The truth is, they’re actually getting bigger. Between 2021 and 2022, expenditure in the US rose by 10%. Reaching the $106.1 billion mark, it’s the...
Maximizing the benefits of a customizable LMS: How to make a training portal truly yours
Too long? Too short? Too tight? Too baggy? An item of clothing may look great on the peg. But if it doesn’t fit perfectly, chances are you won’t wear it. Or when you do wear it, you’ll be distracted by its flaws (missing...
Nurturing talent: How to support employee career growth
Most leaders recognize that supporting employee career growth is vital for success. But many companies still rely on traditional approaches to employee training, like one-off sessions, onboarding training, and mandatory...
Listen, act, and grow: The power of employee feedback
“OK, we have 1 minute left. Is there anything you want to share?” That’s how Leonard’s manager, Scott, ended their regular performance review. Previously, he had been talking for almost half an hour...
Rethinking the 9-to-5: Discover flexible work models
During the pandemic, most businesses were forced to implement non-traditional work models (i.e., work from home). Even if the whole world thought it would last for a while and we would all return to the office and the typical...