Month: July 2020

Author:  Margery Weinstein Amidst COVID-19 protocols, today’s employees are finding themselves doing work they never signed up for—from enforcing mask wearing and social distancing (and dealing with angry customers who refuse to adhere to those policies) to extensive cleaning/sanitizing. That unexpected and extra work can breed stress and resentment if employees do not feel appreciated. …

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Adapted excerpt from “Secrets of Successful Public Speaking: How to Become a Great Speaker” by M.S. Rao, Ph.D. Article Author:  Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D., Founder of MSR Leadership Consultants “Don’t reserve your best behavior for special occasions. You can’t have two sets of manners, two social codes―one for those you admire and want to impress, …

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Of particular importance in today’s COVID-19 world is the fact that video games can help train employees remotely. Article Author:  Dan Martin Every company has its own corporate training programs with a common goal in mind—for new employees to learn the basics of their tasks and for existing employees to improve their skills to benefit …

Integrating Video Games into Corporate Training Read More »

In themed mentoring, participants often play both the mentor and mentee roles. They navigate a creative and open environment where they can achieve business goals, share knowledge, and make connections. Article Author:  Paul MacCartney, Chief Learning Officer, MentorcliQ Much has changed in the world of work and talent development over the last few months. Due …

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5 tips for training and engaging remote employees in a time of constant notifications, social media scrolls, Alexa, and Siri. Article Author:  Aris Apostolopoulos, TalentLMS In about five minutes, your cell phone most likely will ring or ping. In the next hour, you’ll have received a dozen or more e-mails, your browser will have sent …

How to Train Your Teams Remotely in an Era of Distraction Read More »

Simple steps to measure the success of your learning effort. Article Author:  Teri Hale, Senior Learning Manager, UL PURE Learning We’ve all been there—days spent away from our jobs completing required training programs that ultimately left us disappointed, confused, marginalized, and with no new learning assets. Certainly, employee development plays a pivotal role in every …

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