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JUNE 4, 2021

We have frequently discussed the issue of skills gaps in today’s business world. We continually hear that the skills gap problem has not gone away, and unfortunately, the pandemic made it even clearer as businesses went remote or were forced to shut down.

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AUGUST 2, 2021

This has proven to be a struggle for many businesses, especially as hiring continues to ramp up in what feels like a permanent hybrid and remote work landscape. Fortunately, L&D departments are uniquely positioned to create remote onboarding programs that help new hires perform in their role sooner and improve business outcomes.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Large companies hire and build teams for the purpose of creating learning and development growth opportunities, but often remain skeptical of L&D as an essential business sector.

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JANUARY 21, 2021

Maybe you know there’s a connection between engaged employees and business success, such as higher profits and lower turnover than companies with disengaged employees. This year you need to build engagement through learning and development. Whatever is driving your need to build engagement, the objective is clear.

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JUNE 11, 2021

In recent years, hundreds of new strategies, software, and processes have burst onto the scene, each designed for a specific L&D application or business need. Given this, it can be difficult to identify exactly what services, software, and tools your business may want to consider to meet its diverse needs.

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MARCH 4, 2021

Organizations across the globe have recognized the need for digital transformation to compete in the current business environment. Gartner reports that less than 50% of business strategies reference data skills as a vital factor for supplying organization-wide value.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Now let’s translate this to a business setting. Once skills are mastered, workers can figure out how to apply them in new ways to further business goals. Work to develop business ideas often happens in teams because the knowledge and experience of many is always better than one. At least we do if we want to keep learning.

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JULY 15, 2022

In today’s business landscape, organizations are making a great effort to have Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) present in their work environment. There are many distinctive characteristics that go into the four types of diversity which make it necessary for the presence of inclusion.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2011

From the business perspective, however, networking isn’t only helpful, it is mandatory. Business networking not only brings new business and new talent, but it supports collaboration – whether it’s collaborating with internal team members or making connections outside of the organization. So how do you build your network?

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AUGUST 5, 2021

Nonetheless, many businesses are still looking for more justification to buy into the financial and organizational benefits of employee development. Learning and development has evolved drastically in the past couple of years and continues to change and adapt as organizational needs shift.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2021

You’re busy and your learners are busy. You’ve got business goals you need to hit, and your team doesn’t have time for training that “so rt of” hits the mark. Any time employees spend on training must add value to your bottom line. If it doesn’t, it’s a waste of time.

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OCTOBER 28, 2020

Over the past several months, companies have been working hard to ensure their businesses can continue to function in an online world. Many businesses were able to piece together new strategies to make remote work successful, but others were not.

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JUNE 16, 2021

According to Harvard Business Review , two of the top six traits for great leaders are communications skills. One vital trait that distinguishes great leaders from poor leaders is the ability to communicate with both transparency and compassion. This is a key aspect of not only individual development, but employee development as well.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

There’s no question that automation and digitalization are disrupting the way businesses work. One of the most jarring ramifications of automation in the workplace are the skill gaps left in its wake—skill gaps within roles, departments, and entire businesses.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2021

In the business world, learning and development programs are often viewed as a one-and-done solution to learner needs. Businesses that foster continuous learning habits have a competitive edge and often see better ROI for their training initiatives.

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JULY 22, 2021

While we work hard to create learning experiences that speak for themselves, businesses will always need to be able to measure program effectives through objective metrics and data. Having created thousands of training and development programs, we are aware of the vast benefits L&D can have on organizations and their success.

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MAY 4, 2011

The figure was highest among large businesses, 42% of which spent money on informal learning during the year. Among industries, a greater number of technology companies and business services/consulting firms spent money on these tools. In dollar figures, spending is minimal. It can’t be that they don’t believe in it.

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

Hard skills are the backbone of nearly all businesses because they deal with very specific specialties that not all workers possess. Hard skills are those that are directly related to processes, knowledge, and function; for example, coding software, installing flooring, or even being able to use a cash register.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Because the world of technology, and for that matter the use of technology in training, is changing so rapidly, most business managers are unaware of the promising user adoption solutions coming to the forefront. Your customers deserve to be considered seriously, so does your business.” Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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APRIL 22, 2021

The term “sales enablement” is tossed around the business world a lot, but seldom do people understand what it actually means. Simply put, sales enablement is the ongoing process of equipping your organization’s sales team with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to make sales.

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APRIL 17, 2011

Kirkpatrick says new knowledge and skills don’t translate to actual business value unless they are transferred to new on-the-job behavior. You can draw on the “before-and-after” business and human resource metrics that are readily available in any company. Level 3: Behavior. This is really about follow-up and reinforcement.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

As organizations try to move forward after the pandemic altered most business models for the foreseeable future, it’s critical that leaders in the compliance world consider implementing the modifications they’ve made in the last year or so, a permanent change. In a world of rapid change, managing risk is crucial.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2022

organizations (hovering right around 36% of employees being actively engaged in their workplace), it is critical that businesses work to implement learning and development programs to supercharge their employees. With average employee engagement already shockingly low across U.S.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Forming strong, positive habits is the cornerstone of success in all aspects of the business world, and learning and development is no exception. With the emergence of the digital workplace, employees are forming new habits that can have substantial impacts on business.

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AUGUST 12, 2020

for business gain. Back in the late-aughts, the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission charged Siemens with violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, also known as FCPA. The FPCA makes clear that it is not ok to bribe government officials outside the U.S.

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JANUARY 12, 2022

As with nearly all business areas, this shift came quickly and without proper time for planning and strategy. In-person instructor-led training has become nearly impossible to conduct, and many organizations are opting for fully digital development strategies in the wake of office closures and permanent remote workers.

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

Many companies have been forced to cut salary budgets, slim down their workforce, and make layoff decisions that impact business processes and resources. Think of staff augmentation as another tool in your L&D toolbox that allows you to expand your business reach without hiring permanent employees.

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

Workers and management alike struggle to justify time spent on so-called nonessential business tasks. One of the most common reasons for underdevelopment of employees is that learners simply “don’t have enough time.” Contrary to this popular belief, L&D programs don’t have to be a burden on employees.

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

Many companies have been forced to cut salary budgets, slim down their workforce, and make layoff decisions that impact business processes and resources. Think of staff augmentation as another tool in your L&D toolbox that allows you to expand your business reach without hiring permanent employees.

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JANUARY 5, 2021

How has your training infrastructure adapted to today’s business world? Before COVID-19 hit the world by storm, many L&D professionals struggled to get their organizations to include robust eLearning tactics as part of the training process.

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OCTOBER 5, 2021

The emergence of virtual learning environments over the past two years has led to unprecedented advances in organizational processes, collaboration, and business development. Many organizations have found that virtual workspaces allow for greater employee engagement, task management, and scalability.

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JANUARY 11, 2011

How will organizations get them to adopt new business processes, procedures, or software systems when necessary? The future belongs to a very different kind of person with a very different kind of mind. I’ve often wondered what all this right-brained thinking means for the learning industry. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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FEBRUARY 17, 2022

More and more organizations are turning toward data analytics, AI, and other novel business strategies to maximize efficiency and productivity. In recent years, there has been an overwhelming shift toward automation in the work force.

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DECEMBER 27, 2010

Business confidence is still extremely low. Businesses are increasingly organizing around shorter-term projects. According to an article released by mlive.com , more than a quarter of new jobs created this past year were temporary jobs. And according to another story from the New York Times , that trend is expected to continue.

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JANUARY 7, 2021

Here at Dashe, we continuously develop new training strategies and products to help businesses thrive and adapt. While we do our best to ensure the learning programs we build help achieve behavior change goals, the impact of these training programs ultimately comes down to how they are implemented and received internally.

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OCTOBER 15, 2020

Businesses often struggle to understand and articulate return on investment (ROI) for employee education. For many companies, 2020 has provided a unique set of challenges that have impacted budgets and projects.

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APRIL 6, 2011

When Im not busy helping to change the face of corporate learning, I like to train with the Dashe & Thomson company bike team, travel and read. My goal is to make sure that no matter the size of the project, each company that comes to us gets immediate, attentive, personal service. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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