As businesses evolve, employers want to ensure that their employees obtain the necessary skills to continue meeting company goals. To ensure success, companies need to know what their L&D budget per employee is. According to the 2021 Training Industry Report, the average training budget for larger companies was $17.5 million, with midsize companies averaging $1.3…
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In every company, office politics is embedded in the workplace culture. And whether you are new to the corporate world or even a few years in, learning how to navigate office politics can seem intimidating. Office politics is a necessary aspect of the corporate world, and many professionals have used that to help position themselves…
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A staggering 86% of employees say that training is important to them—especially with the shift in how we work, according to a recent survey conducted by SurveyMonkey Employers have seen the effects of the new economy and realized that their old corporate learning and development programs are no longer working. And with the help of…
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You’ve been at your job for a while, and you just feel ready to take the next step. Or perhaps you’re wondering why other people with similar education and experiences seem to be getting ahead faster than you? It’s easy to blame “office politics” or just plain bad luck – and sometimes those things are…
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If you’re a new CEO, you may be tired of hearing that you’re taking the helm in unprecedented times. However, it is impossible to deny the truth behind the sentiment. CEOs in 2022 are navigating new ways of working in the form of hybrid and remote models and often leading teams who feel physically and emotionally exhausted. Here, we examine the core trends affecting workplace performance in 2021 and suggest ways you can get the most out of your staff and your business moving into 2022….
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According to a recent Gallup poll, businesses with more engaged employees are up to 23% more profitable, have 10% greater customer loyalty, experience 18% less turn-over, and 80% less absenteeism. Investing in an agile, engaged workforce is one of the best ways to improve nearly all measures of business success. …
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Like organisms in natural environments, greater diversity in the workplace allows organizations to respond to change quicker, innovate more effectively, and meet objectives more efficiently. In this article, we dig deeper into agility and diversity to understand how the two are related, and why diversity is so important to create an agile business….
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Ask any employer what they would like, and the response is probably a team of the most qualified, competent, self-starters in the business. Ask how to get them, though, and the answer usually relates to recruitment. However, investing in your present workforce can be a more effective way to raise the bar. The difference between average and top talent is largely teachable. …
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