Category: Workplace training
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Digital Business Simulations: How to maximise commercial productivity
2024 saw many businesses, from an array of industries, embracing remote working due to the coronavirus pandemic. With more and more employees relying on their screens to carry out their responsibilities, training within the workplace has also seen a dramatic shift to the virtual landscape. Over the course of last year, we saw businesses from…
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How can virtual simulations improve workplace training programmes?
As many businesses begin to show resilience to see beyond the current challenges caused by COVID-19, workplace training and graduate development programmes are starting to become possible again. Although some businesses have opted to halt external recruitment until next year, there have been small glimmers of hope. Particularly in the banking sector, major companies like…
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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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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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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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How can experiential learning programmes motivate employees?
Motivation among an entire workforce forms the foundations of any successful corporation. If employees are not fully engaged with their role(s) and contribution to the wider business, they are less likely to be productive, which can cost leaders time and money long term. Especially in the run-up to Christmas, as mindsets begin to shift away…
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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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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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Focusing on the right KPIs in retail banking training
Key performance indicators (KPIs) are incredibly relevant to the banking sector, as businesses compete to reach specific targets and secure repeat business. Particularly in the retail banking sector, where businesses are typically focused on managing the finances of individuals, setting clear KPIs will ensure that leaders are fully aware of whether or not the company…