The workplace continues to change rapidly as technological advancements seem to be never ending. Software, social media and hardware are all part of this tech revolution and can pose some serious challenges for organizations that must offer technology training to remain up to speed and maintain their competitive edge.
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Mobile learning or m-learning is a great way for organizations to keep their workforce in the know in an efficient and up to date manner.
This corporate training delivery tool also speaks to the changing learning styles and needs of an evolving workforce. For example, the average attention span of Canadians has gone down from 12 seconds in 2000 to eight seconds!1 This speaks to many challenges that Instructional Designers are faced with when it comes to planning their content and for facilitators and trainers to deliver longer format content.
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The Better Business Bureau has once again accredited TrainingFolks with an A+ rating, the highest possible rating for its expected interaction with customers. This is the sixth year in a row the corporate training experts have been recognized by BBB.
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Millennials are quickly growing in size to become the largest cohort in the workforce. Statistics show that by 2025 organizations will be dealing with a workforce made up of 75% Millennials.1 With this in mind, successful companies gearing up for the future need to take a step back and really consider leadership development of this group, even though poor retention numbers characteristic of this group may serve as a deterrent.
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TrainingFolks has been selected by Training Industry as part of their 2017 Training Outsourcing Companies Watch List, the sixth consecutive year the company has received this honor. This annual list ranks and recognizes the top training consultant companies.
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Congratulations, you’ve finally found that perfect new recruit and the organization is excited to get moving. This person should bring great value to the bottom line, ignite the team culture and help achieve the overall goals of the organization.
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There is no doubt that technology has significantly evolved over the last few years, from smartphones to tablets, and social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
When social media first started becoming popular, it seemed to be just a “fad” among the younger crowd, and people definitely were not considering using social media for business. Since then, social media has exploded and has become part of our daily lives.
For companies large and small, social media affects the way they are doing business and is changing the way they communicate. It is vital that companies stay up-to-date with the latest trends and learn to incorporate them within their workforce so that they can maintain their online presence.
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As the workplace environment continues to change and technology brings us new methods of consuming content, the traditional classroom is something that learning leaders may need to reconsider or revisit as it pertains to upcoming learning initiatives.
Instead, more and more organizations are moving towards virtual learning. Currently about 32% of training is delivered using a blended approach and about 26% is delivered online via virtual Instructor-Led Training (vILT).1
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1. Access to On-Demand Talent:
Many of our clients are looking for their learning and development talent ASAP. As an expert training company we recognize the complexity of locating and hiring consultants on short notice, and it can be extremely overwhelming. We have access to one of the largest learning and development networks (exceeding 25,000 consultants) and our clients enjoy the benefits of on-demand talent that is close to their location, which reduces any travel and accommodation expenses.
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Changes in the workforce such as the introduction of new technologies, a focus on work-life balance, and the unique work styles and learning profiles of Millennials are heavily influencing communication, training and overall workplace culture. To remain competitive, it is important for successful organizations to evaluate the skills and knowledge of their current employees to ensure they are well-trained for future business requirements.
Topics: change management, reskilling