Training for Remote Workforce Success

Posted by Nisha Amin on Nov 8, 2018 11:30:00 AM

CORPORATE TRAINING FOR REMOTE WORKFORCE SUCCESS

TIPS FROM YOUR CORPORATE TRAINING COMPANY

Remote working is an increasingly popular way for companies to do business with 43% of U.S. employees working remotely in some capacity.2  

Advances in technology make remote work more efficient – this includes mobile devices that allow you to do more from anywhere, and cloud services such as video, document sharing software and collaboration tools that improve productivity. 

Plus, with the winter season soon approaching more employees will be requesting to work from home as the weather conditions make driving into the office a long and arduous task.

So, with all these reasons to allow for remote working for great efficiency from your teams why do leaders continue to fail when it comes to effectively managing.

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Topics: corporate training programs, working remotely, remote work

Effective Anti-Sexual Harassment Training

Posted by Nisha Amin on Nov 1, 2018 2:09:00 PM

CREATING ANTI-SEXUAL HARASSMENT TRAINING THAT WORKS

YOUR CORPORATE TRAINING EXPERTS

Sexual harassment in the workplace is not a new phenomenon however, the attention that it is receiving with the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements has brought codes of conduct to the forefront, with zero tolerance spreading globally.

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Topics: corporate training programs, compliance training programs, anti-sexual harassment

How to Maximize Your Interview

Posted by Vanessa Branscome on Oct 26, 2018 10:02:24 AM

HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR INTERVIEW

TIPS FOR CONTRACT TRAINER SUCCESS

Interview Series Part 2 

The interview starts as soon as you walk into the building, and those first few minutes can have a major impact on how the rest of your interview goes. You never know who you’ll bump into in the restroom or while you’re grabbing a cup of coffee in the waiting area. Your interviewer could be in the same room as you and you may not even realize it. It is so important that you remain friendly, polite, and professional to each person you may encounter.

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Topics: contract training consultant, contract trainer success, interview questions

Training Excellence at I4PL Conference 2018

Posted by Nisha Amin on Oct 25, 2018 12:30:00 PM

Training Excellence at I4PL Conference 2018

It was another huge success with the TrainingFolks team on site at the recent The Institute For Performance And Learning Conference & Trade Show that took place at the Westin Harbour Castle.

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Topics: corporate training, TrainingFolks, training conference, team development

3 Reasons Why Organizational Change Initiatives Fail

Posted by Nisha Amin on Oct 18, 2018 11:20:00 AM

YOUR CORPORATE TRAINING EXPERTS

Let’s face it, no one loves change.

In many cases it’s the fear of the unknown. 

What will this change mean for me?’ is usually the first and most important question for employees.

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Topics: change management, organizational change contract trainers

A Healthy Dose of Microlearning in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Posted by Nisha Amin on Oct 4, 2018 1:28:00 PM

YOUR CORPORATE TRAINING COMPANY

The pharmaceutical industry is constantly innovating. Changes in technology, processes and procedures mean that to keep current, industry professionals must re-skill and up-skill to comply with the strict regulations in these fields. In such a fast-paced environment with increasingly complex subject matter, training can be a challenge.

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Topics: elearning designers, microlearning, elearning company

How To Answer, "Do You Have Any Questions for Me?"

Posted by Vanessa Branscome on Oct 1, 2018 3:43:18 PM

CONTRACT TRAINER SUCCESS

An interview is not only a chance for the hiring manager to get to know you, but also a chance for you to get to know them, the company, and the day to day challenges and responsibilities of the role you are applying for.  Asking well thought out questions at the end of your interview demonstrates your strong interest in the position as well as your desire to excel in the role.  In contrast, if you don’t ask any questions, your interviewer will assume that you’re either not interested in the role or that you haven’t done your homework.

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Topics: hiring learning consultants, contract trainer success, interview questions

Developing Stronger Workplace Teams

Posted by Nisha Amin on Sep 27, 2018 3:48:00 PM

TIPS FROM YOUR CORPORATE TRAINING COMPANY

Effectively managing a team means more than just ensuring that day to day activities run smoothly.  A large part of maintaining a healthy and productive team and employee base requires quality employee and team development. 

As a Learning Leader, you already know that team building is important to the organization but how can you explain the importance to other team leaders or senior management who may feel that a team retreat is not effective use of budget or time?

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Topics: Everything DiSC Workplace, employee development, team development

How to Answer, "Tell Me About Your Employment Gap"

Posted by Vanessa Branscome on Sep 21, 2018 9:44:17 AM

How to Answer, "Tell Me About Your Employment Gap"

Interview Series Part 1

Many people worry that a career gap is a career death sentence.  Sure, it may not be the ideal situation to be in when you’re getting asked about it at your interview- but there are ways to answer the question without bombing the interview.  Rest assured that it is still possible to get hired after a gap in employment, even one that was several years long!

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Topics: contract training consultant, contract trainer success, interview questions

Keys to Hiring the Right Instructional Designer

Posted by Nisha Amin on Sep 20, 2018 10:30:00 AM

Key Instructional Design Interview Questions to Ask

YOUR CORPORATE TRAINING COMPANY

Finding the right Instructional Designer for your organization means finding someone that can think big picture but also see the granular details, work independently but also communicate effectively with SMEs and developers, has the skills to read through in-depth content that can be jargon-heavy but translate it into simpler verbiage that resonates with your larger employee base.

Hiring someone that can do all of this plus has the knowledge of your specific industry or subject matter can be quite the task!What are some key ways to help find the right person for the job?

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Topics: instructional design consultant, instructinal designer, instructional design interview questions

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