Human Resources
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Predictions for the Future of LMS
The shifted business environment brought about by COVID-19 caused companies to rethink corporate learning methods. Companies still needed to provide corporate training and facilitate onboarding for their employees even though their workforce was scattered, so the learning management system (LMS) industry pivoted in order to reshape the learning landscape for a remote environment. While we’ve…
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Game-Based Learning To Improve Employee Engagement
Today, game-based learning and gamification have become an integral part of the eLearning industry. Though game-based learning and gamification might seem interchangeable, they differ completely. Why game-based learning? Game-based learning involves training employees by teaching them new skills through game elements. Gamification on the other hand involves applying game-based elements in the non-game context. Gamification…
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Why You Need to Master the Art of Versatility
It’s vital for today’s employees to hold valuable skills and maintain a competitive edge. Sure, having focused expertise is great! But, for many employees, versatility can prove even more important. Companies are always looking for “Swiss Army Knife” employees. Of course, being flexible doesn’t mean jumping from one company to the next every six months.…
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Survey: Do Office-Based Employees Want Digital Engagement Programs?
(Note: You can download our full report from our research library here!) Employee engagement is one of the largest challenges facing the business world. The premier survey on employee engagement reports that only 29 percent of Americans are emotionally engaged with their work.1 Organizational, psychological, and environmental factors were all cited as reasons for such…
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Employee Rewards Aren’t All About the Money (Infographic)
When it comes to driving employee engagement, you probably know that reward and recognition programs are important. But how important? What kind of programs work the best? How often do you need to use them? A lot of companies mistakenly believe that money is the best and only incentive to which their employees will respond.…
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6 Factors to Consider During Your Applicant Tracking System Comparison
If you find yourself comparing applicant tracking systems (ATS), you probably work for one of three types of organizations: a small to mid-sized business, a staffing agency, or an enterprise. Each of these scenarios will have different needs and require a different set of features. ALSO READ: How to Make Your Job Postings More SEO-Friendly…
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8 Elements of a Great Learning Management System
Let’s face it. With over 700 learning management system (LMS) vendors to choose from, narrowing down which LMS is right for your business can be tough. Even so, there are some key features and functionality that should be part of any modern solution. During your learning management system comparison, make sure you see these eight…
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Redesigning Your Performance Management Process for Success
Re-designing your performance management process isn’t a quick, one-step change you can implement overnight. But that’s not to say it isn’t important. Having the right practices in place can impact so many aspects of your organization. From employee engagement strategies to turnover rates to creating an open and communicative company culture, having an effective performance…
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How to Create Buy-In For Performance Management Software
Performance management is an important part of any workforce, regardless of your role. For HR managers, it’s important to help increase retention and discover exemplary workers. For department heads, it’s important to see if the team is working well together and to manage career pathing. Performance can even be the reason behind a pay raise.…
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The Power of Decision Support Tools
One of the most important components of running a successful business is attracting, retaining, and engaging your most valuable asset- your people. While there are many ways to accomplish this, offering your people benefits that go beyond legal requirements is proving to be one of the most effective techniques. In a Glassdoor survey, 60 percent…
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Pros of Hiring A Freelancer vs. A Direct Hire in A High-Tech Economy
Are you thinking of hiring a freelancer over a full-time employee? You’re not alone. According to a recent study, there are over 57 million freelancers in the U.S., and they now make up around 36% of the workforce. If the current growth rates maintain their speed, freelancers could become the workforce majority with 50.9% by…
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SCORM Is Dead. Here’s Why Tin Can LMS Is The Future
Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM), is a protocol that enables two elearning tools to communicate with each other. In the elearning industry, this kind of tool is a necessity because it connects course developers, different platforms, and learners. Although SCORM holds the reputation of the gold standard in eLearning, it has manifested a series…
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7 Reasons To Prioritize Employer Branding This Year
This post originally appeared on The Namely Blog We’ve all heard the “employer branding” buzzword. But what does it actually mean? While a company’s overall brand relates to the way organizations are perceived by the masses, employer brand pertains to the company’s reputation amongst prospective and current talent. Strong branding comes from a variety of…
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5 Must Have Features For A Recruitment Software
With the advancement in technology, both the candidate and the recruiter have different options to connect with each other, including the use of mobile devices and websites. But, the key for recruiters is to concentrate their efforts on tools that can aid them to connect with the right talent. It is also vital for recruiters…
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3 Ways to Incorporate A/B Testing Into Your Recruitment Marketing Strategy
If you’ve spent an appreciable amount of time in recruiting, you’ve likely heard on more than one occasion that “recruiting is marketing.” This is an oversimplification, but it makes a good point. If marketing boils down to an attempt to get consumers interested in and buying a company’s products, then recruiting shares a similar mission…