There are a variety of reasons why learners participate in workplace training, ranging from mandatory compliance requirements, upskilling, to career development. While different goals might have different timelines for completion, learners often have time to complete them at their leisure or over an extended period. Just-in-time training is a time-sensitive... more
Businesses of all kinds are finding that they easily have up to four generations of employees working within their organizations. While having a multigenerational workforce certainly adds an element of age diversity to a company, it may also add some challenges. Meeting the training needs of employees who have different... more
When it comes to creating a compliance training program, mastering the fundamentals is not just a choice – it’s the cornerstone of success. If you’re managing the launch or overhaul of your organization’s compliance training strategy, you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed. Between the complexities of your industry’s changing... more
You’ve hired a new member of your sales team. You’ve sifted through applications, gone through the interview process, and found the person who fits your requirements, your culture, and your organization’s revenue needs. You have high expectations for them. Maybe they’re replacing a top performer on your team. Perhaps you’ve... more
The technology industry is a whirlwind. Things change at a breakneck pace; what was cool yesterday is passé by next week. Competition is fierce—there’s no such thing as resting on your laurels, even when you’re at the top of your industry. You need to keep pushing and innovating, or risk... more
In a recent article in Authority Magazine, Litmos CEO, Mike Scarbrough, had the opportunity to share his thoughts. In the interview, Kage Spatz and Mike discuss effective techniques to identify the best-suited candidates, attract and engage top talent, retain employees in a competitive job market, and the role that Learning... more
Nothing strikes fear into a training manager’s heart quite like the word “ROI.” Trying to prove to leadership that a training program is paying off financially is a daunting task: direct evidence may be scant, company leaders might not understand training, and your budget may be on the line. But... more
When we talk about reskilling, we usually start with the fact that many workers won’t have their current jobs in a few years. Their position might be terminated, automated, or be otherwise fundamentally changed by a rapidly shifting market. But what if jobs themselves are about to change? Several recent... more
In any organization, there are multiple types of mandatory staff training. These training fall on a continuum from how to perform specific job functions to a certification course in CPR. One of the most critical types of training in any business or organization is compliance training. What is Compliance Training?... more
