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7 Factors that boost the transfer of learning

Investing in employee training is a strategic move that drives growth, creative thinking, and innovation. The real value of employee training, however, comes not just from the content itself but from ...

What you need to know about right-skilling employees

Back in 2017, a study by McKinsey & Company said that by 2030 as many as 375 million workers around the world would have to learn new skills because of automation. As this study was conducted before t...

Enabling learner autonomy in the workplace for long-term training success

In 2021, the average training budget for large companies was $17.3 million, while midsize companies spent $1.3 million. When organizations are looking for cost optimization, it's important to ensure t...

The 7 principles of fierce conversations every leader should know

This post has been updated on February 2, 2024. Being a good communicator helps a lot in any job. It also helps a lot in life. Yet reality shows that the majority of us are not naturally great at it –...

How to improve your programs with 6 best employee training tools

As an HR or training leader, frustration from a lack of positive results in employee training programs is all too common. If you’re exhausted from trying outdated training methods that don't cut it fo...

How to build a culture of continuous improvement with corporate learning programs

Corporate learning is a community-based approach that provides upskilling and professional development to employees and teams. Because corporate employee training has the potential to increase product...

Learning and development tools—why your employee growth strategy needs them

Executives and human resources (HR) professionals already know the importance of investing personally and professionally in employees. With over $19.2 million in annual corporate spending devoted to t...

Practical employee training tips—a guide to defining your corporate training experience

A company's success depends largely on the efficiency and dependability of its onboarding process and corporate training programs. The impact of employee training and onboarding can be significant, wi...

3 Key findings revealed in recent CYPHER Learning survey on workplace development

CYPHER Learning recently worked with independent surveyor Censuswide to survey 4,000 workers – from owners and C-level executives to entry level employees. 2,000 employees from the United States and 2...

4 Reasons to focus on upskilling employees in 2023

Upskilling is more than a buzzword. It’s a golden strategy for brands that are serious about helping their companies and employees grow personally and professionally. In fact, companies worldwide spen...

How managerial training programs benefit your business

Every C-suite executive knows that even the most experienced managers can benefit from consistent learning and development. This is where managerial training programs can be hugely beneficial. Besides...

What is institutional knowledge and how to successfully harness its value?

If there’s one word that sums up the reality of managing today’s workforce, that word is challenging. The latest PWC report found that 65% of employees are looking for a new job. Furthermore, 88% of e...

5 Reasons why cross-training employees is beneficial for your company

What’s one of the best ways to empower employees? Cross-train them. That’s right. Cross-training employees can take an unproductive, way-less-than-satisfied workforce and turn it into a happy, high-ac...

Top 5 leadership priorities for 2022

For the past few decades, successful company leaders have shared a few common traits: bold vision, ability to simplify complex situations, the power to inspire others. They are all excellent qualities...

How e-learning makes employee certifications simpler

We tend to look at 2020 for all the disasters it sent our way. Yet, the rise in e-learning that resulted from the pandemic has had benefits across industries. While we definitely would prefer 2020 had...

3 Leadership styles that work in times of crisis

Throughout history, there have been a few recurring themes in times of upheaval. One of them is resilience and how to make it through tough times. Another one is the importance of strong leadership. T...

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