Disrupting the traditional LMS approach
Written by Nomahlubi Sonjica (CHRO magazine) Hybrid work models that developed since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic have raised an unexpected challenge – that of keeping employees engaged, especially when it comes to learning. SkillsTown’s employee experience platform is disrupting the way companies have traditionally looked at learning management. It’s time to rethink the […]
Introduce quarterly themes to stimulate your employees’ professional development
Where do you start when it comes to developing yourself or your employees? Many people have no idea, and as a result, this critically important aspect is often neglected. By focusing on a ‘learning theme’ within your organisation every quarter, you can motivate employees to focus on different learning topics. Here’s how you can implement this […]
SkillsTown and Online Academy announce strategic partnership
Hilversum, November 5, 2021 – Today, online trainers SkillsTown and Online Academy announced their strategic partnership. By joining forces, knowledge and experience in online training platforms are pooled to develop and produce new formats that fit the rapidly changing learning landscape. It is unique that two leading online educators are going to work together in […]
Ten top tips to help you present better
Presenting, especially to a crowd, is probably one of the most feared aspects of the work environment. But whether it’s a job interview, a convincing pitch for your manager or giving a company presentation to the board, it’s an inescapable skill we all have to master. Here are our tips to help take your presentation […]
Why digital security is so important
Digital threats can be devastating, and they’re on the rise. Read on to see what your employees need to know when it comes to protecting themselves, their data, and your organisation. Work-from-home data leaks A data breach involves destruction, loss, alteration, or sharing of personal data without the intention of doing so. A data breach occurs […]
How to achieve your workplace goals
Setting new goals are easy – it’s carrying through with them that’s hard! In this article we give you some tips on how to get started, to make sure you achieve what it is you’ve set out to do. Tip 1: Choose your goals carefully Your goal must be achievable, otherwise you’ll give up on […]
The secret of employee development
A few generations ago it took years for things to become obsolete, but today it’s a different story. Changes in the way we work, and think, are rapidly evolving. As a result, knowledge is fleeting, so it’s critical for professionals not to be left behind. The importance of development If your employees are not keeping […]
Blended learning in practice
Blended learning became popular in the early 1990s and combines physical and online training. It’s a great option for organisations with multiple, geographically dispersed locations, who need to provide employees with joint training and education without the disadvantages of distance and time. Nowadays, it’s also ideal for the hybrid working environment, which most companies are […]
The five success factors for onboarding new employees
Hiring new staff is a timely and costly process. You’ve got to make sure you have the right person for the job, and then they need to be onboarded so that they buy into your organisation, its people, and its culture from the get-go. Onboarding is more than just training or arranging the right equipment […]
Creating your own dream job
At SkillsTown, we believe that you get better at what you do when you enjoy it. So, how do you create your dream job so that you enjoy going to work every day and get the best out of yourself? Here are our top tips. What are you good at? Knowing who you are and […]
