Workplace learning

Finish 2020, on the starting line of the New Year, 2021.

The top 5 skills for your 2024 training

In a year dominated by a pandemic (and the difficult decisions that had to be made by employers), it’s understandable if you’re looking forward to the New Year, and the opportunities it may bring. With the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine receiving regulatory approval for use in the UK at the beginning of December (Canada and the […]

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Graduate and intern training programmes during COVID-19

At this time of the year, our specialist consultants would usually be flying across the world, delivering in-house, experiential learning solutions for graduates, interns and new hires alike. Although this is of course not possible due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we firmly believe that learning and development should not be paused in the age

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Employee learning from home

The importance of digital learning for remote workers

In a world where setting up your laptop in the kitchen, lounge or spare bedroom to work has recently become the norm; many employees can be forgiven for shifting their immediate focus to getting used to their new professional surroundings. In recent weeks, following the coronavirus outbreak, we have been providing regular updates on how

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Top tips for employee wellbeing in light of COVID-19

The current COVID-19 outbreak is proving to be one of the most significant issues faced by individuals and businesses alike for more than a generation.  Many workers have now been working from home for a considerable period of time – which may mean that emotions are running high, and some may be struggling. And, after

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Digital learning solutions

Preparing for a digital working world

As the world continues to be significantly affected by the global spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the operations of so many businesses will inherently suffer. Particularly for companies where employees are required to go into an office, or dedicated workspace, the very sudden need to work from home can cause severe disruptions in the long run.

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Are rigid mindsets holding your business back?

So many businesses will continue to operate in a way that has served them over several years, neglecting to introduce new processes and ways of thinking. This is typically common in businesses that follow a traditional, hierarchical structure where managers pass on their insights to employees further down the chain. Ultimately, a lack of strategic

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Statistics on management development in the workplace

The quality of management throughout an entire hierarchy can make or break a business in any industry. Typically, managers are responsible for the professional development and wellbeing of their employees, and thus have a duty to protect them. It is therefore imperative that anyone trusted with a position of this seniority is adequately qualified and

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A business leader conducting a business simulation for his employees

What are business simulations?

Business simulations are a practical, engaging workplace learning method, consisting of a range of activities related to specific goals and KPIs. Instead of traditional classroom-based learning, simulations imitate reality and stimulate collaborative working among employees, thus improving learning retention and boosting morale. How are simulations beneficial for businesses? There are several benefits that business simulations

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Statistics on the future of the modern workplace in 2024 and beyond

The modern workplace is continually evolving and adjusting to the demands and expectations of employees at all levels of seniority. While the traditional working environment was structured in a linear fashion, there are now more corporations than ever choosing to adapt their methods in order to boost morale and productivity, following the rise of flexible

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Employees taking part in an experiential learning programme

Why your business should adopt experiential learning this year

Experiential learning can be defined as learning by doing, meaning that participants learn new skills through exercises that simulate real-life situations.  This method is being widely adopted as a respected learning technique in business due to its success in helping employees to retain more learning material, approach business decisions and scenarios with more confidence and

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