Monthly Archives: April 2011

A Must-Do Before Training Begins: Assessing Readiness

Trainers will often identify whether an individual has completed level one of a technical program before moving to level two — but just as often they fail to go back to basics of cataloging employee knowledge before training begins.  Big mistake — here’s a personal tale that explains why. My … Read more

Offering Valuable Training to Job-Hopping Millennials? Consider a Contract First

Millennials have a growing reputation in the HR universe as serial job hoppers. Recent studies say the phenomenon isn’t actually limited to the young, but true or not, employers’ belief that their 20-something employees are liable to jump ship in a matter of months has significant effects. For one, it … Read more

Fully Engaged: Why Employee Motivation Is Key To The Success of Your Business

Employee engagement is the elbow grease that keeps your business running smoothly. But keeping your employees engaged is easier said than done. Let’s explore this key topic — so you can keep your business humming like a well-oiled machine. Read more

Management Training 101: Why Bosses Need to Coach, Connect, and Care

Harsh truth: More often than not, people leave their bosses, not their company. I was one of these. I loved my job. I was great at my job. But I had no real rapport with my manager – his choice, not mine. He let me do what I wanted – … Read more

5 Ways to Kick-Start Great On-the-Job Sales Training

Is there a more critical function in most companies than enabling sales professionals to excel their jobs? After all, a high-performing sales force is the lifeblood of most organizations including non-profits. Most  businesses realize this already — but many often allocate sales training resources in the wrong areas. According to Bersin … Read more

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