Predicted as a top trend in 2016 Gamification has been in the spotlight for a number of years and its popularity in 2017 is set to rise. While it is failing in mainstream popularity, its presence within commercial skills training is constantly increasing. What is Gamification? Gamification is the concept of applying game mechanics and […]
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Millennials are set to change the workforce as we currently know it. Their revolutionary outlook to work/life balance represents their passion for the fact success should not come at the expense of their social life. They really do want it all. If there’s one thing the millennial generation has in abundance, it’s drive – but
The term ‘tick box training’ relates to methods which are commonly flawed due to their simplicity, and this is becoming ever more apparent within compliance training at banks. As technology evolves, many training programs are too generic and outdated to address the issue at hand, and when you compare the digital knowledge of today’s workforce;
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It is no wonder that with the introduction of the millennial generation, workplace training has undergone a dramatic transformation in order to keep up to date with the first introduction of a digital generation to the workplace. Over the years, older training methods have slowly been replaced with modern methods including microlearning and simulation training,
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Return on investment (ROI) is considered a vital aspect of workplace training and business operations as a whole. In order to guarantee ROI, businesses need to be proactive and ensure that their employees are working at optimum levels to achieve success. Return on development (ROD) is something that businesses also need to pay attention to
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Commercial decision making is one of the current business buzzwords surrounding HR, recruitment and training. But what is a commercial decision, and why should organisations, regardless of whether they are a commercial enterprise, government department or not-for-profit charity take an interest? What is a commercial decision? A commercial decision is any decision that creates value for
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January can be a difficult time for business leaders. At this time of year, general motivation is at an annual high as many people start the New Year with an array of resolutions. As a general rule, resolutions range anywhere from keeping fit and losing weight to saving more money, but very few have any
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A new year provides business leaders with new opportunities to develop the skills of their workforce in order to improve productivity. With this in mind, we have compiled three of the most important trends that those in management should prioritise when training their employees to improve engagement and achieve success long term. Blended learning Blended
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December has arrived, everyone is beginning to feel festive, the worries and panic of last-minute shopping are imminent – and the last thing on most people’s mind is work! But, with time ticking away how do you make sure you keep employees concentrated on their workload and workplace productivity high? It has been stated that
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Giving your employees the skills they need to positively impact the business, as well as understanding how their behaviour and performance can lead to financial and performance enhancements is becoming increasingly important. Employees who are commercially aware add value not only in their own role but company-wide. If there is a combined understanding amongst a
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