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September 12, 2018

What’s the Role of Blended Learning in Workplace Training?

What is the value of creating a blended learning program instead of purely in-person or online training? Moving toward a digitally enabled model is an...
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August 27, 2018

Enhance New Employee Orientation with Video Training

Getting new employees up to speed is essential to ensure continued workplace success. Adding a new employee to the team is one of the most...
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August 20, 2018

4 Safety Blind Spots to Consider in Your Office

Working in an office environment doesn’t present the same obvious dangers as staffing a factory floor or a construction site. This may lead to complacency...
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August 6, 2018

Power Tool Safety: Is Your Company Up To Standards?

Are your employees using power tools in a safe and approved manner? Power tools are a curious part of any professional environment. They’re so common...
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July 16, 2018

Improved Conflict Resolution Can Be Taught

Conflict management is a skill, one that can be taught. When trouble strikes, you’ll be glad your team members have this ability. Workplace conflict resolution...
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June 27, 2018

Embracing creativity and innovation in leadership

Companies don’t want to get become complacent in their work practices. They need leaders who are well-equipped to take creative risks and leave them in...
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June 18, 2018

Meeting the OSHA PPE Standard

Keeping your employees safe on the job isn’t just a humane way to run a company — it’s the law. The Occupational Safety and Health...
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May 22, 2018

Don’t neglect ladder safety training

Ladders seem like simple, everyday items but they’re governed by specific and important OSHA rules. Ladders are a special category among workplace equipment with specific...
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May 14, 2018

Remembering the importance of lockout/tagout excellence

Lockout and tagout machine-guarding procedures are vital safety measures, but they are sometimes overlooked. Keeping a company in compliance with industry regulations over time should...
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May 1, 2018

Sales skills: Essential inside and outside the sales department

The skills required to succeed in business involve a focus on sales – and those abilities may cover more than leaders anticipate. Making a sale...
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April 12, 2018

Remember the importance of project management skills

Rather than taking project-based leadership for granted or assuming it will fall under the general umbrella of corporate competency, professionals can directly study the necessary...
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April 2, 2018

Virtual Team Management: An Essential Skill Today

Managing a virtual team requires slight twists on the classic leadership formulas. On the surface, team leadership may seem like a skill that doesn’t change...
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March 26, 2018

Companies must stay aware of OSHA rule changes

OSHA issues updates to its industry-defining rules periodically. Here are two recent changes to take note of. Complying with the rules and regulations set by...
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March 7, 2018

The positive impact of customer service training

What role does customer service training play in ensuring a company’s ongoing success? Customer service is a universal aspect of good business practice. That doesn’t mean companies are...
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February 19, 2018

Organizational change management: Everyone has a role

Change is a constant factor in corporate life today, and some companies will face it more gracefully than others. Businesses that don’t grow and change...
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February 1, 2018

Counteract Cell Phone Distraction to Keep Employees Safe

Cell phones are everywhere – but using them at work can be dangerous. Your employees may be putting themselves in danger by performing some of...
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January 22, 2018

Re-commit to a culture of workplace safety in 2018

Instilling a culture of safety is a near-universal corporate goal, and the New Year is a great time to put such a plan in action....
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January 11, 2018

Building cross-generational teamwork via video training

Getting teams on the same page is essential but potentially challenging when employees come from different age groups. Teamwork may seem like a vague or...
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December 13, 2017

Training employees to handle hazardous waste safely

Properly handling and disposing of hazardous waste is essential, for the safety of employees and the environment alike. Hazardous waste can be an inescapable part...
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December 1, 2017

Train Employees Proactively to Stop Harassment Before it Starts

Allowing harassment in the workplace is against the law and hugely damaging to a company’s culture. Addressing the issue through means such as training is...
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November 20, 2017

Increase Employee Effectiveness with Soft Skills Training

Recent years have seen the dawning realization throughout the human resources and management professions that soft skills – employees’ abilities that go beyond the technical...
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November 1, 2017

Recognizing and coping with workplace hazards

Recognizing hazards in the workplace and preparing to deal with them are key processes for all companies today. Hazards in the workplace take many forms....
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October 26, 2017

Preventing violence in the workplace

From defusing everyday arguments in an office to staying safe in an active shooter situation, there are many different concepts employees must master in relation to...
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October 9, 2017

The rise of video learning

Leaders have choices when it’s time to select an e-learning course for their teams. What does video content bring to the table? The digital transformation...
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October 3, 2017

Preventing workplace back injuries

Back injuries can be debilitating for employees and costly for companies – so what are the best ways to counter and prevent them? A back...
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September 6, 2017

Soft skills: A modern workplace must

Employees with strong soft skills are leading the charge into a new age of communication-driven business. No job today can be performed optimally without soft skills,...
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August 28, 2017

Creating a fall-free workplace

There are a host of different fall prevention training options, divided up by the type of workplace affected. The danger of a slip, trip or...
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August 10, 2017

Take a serious look at workplace fire safety

Fire safety is a well-known branch of workplace training. But are companies really ready to face an incident? Fire – it’s about as well-known as...
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July 31, 2017

Electrical hazards: Keeping employees safe

Electrical hazards, present in a host of industries, claim many lives each year – they’re worth guarding against. Electrical hazards are one of the most...
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July 17, 2017

Supervision excellence in manufacturing

Manufacturing excellence starts with the right people, especially at the management and supervisory levels. When it comes to manufacturing, a company’s workforce is its source...
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July 10, 2017

Occupational noise exposure: Protecting employees with PPE

Protecting employee hearing is perhaps not as obvious as blocking dangerous machinery, but it’s an important priority in many workplaces. Workplace dangers aren’t always as...
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June 26, 2017

Machinery guarding and OSHA regulations

Workplaces with machinery are full of unique risks. Leaders have to ensure their training operations are up to protecting their employees. Any workplace that involves...
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June 19, 2017

Safety training: Dealing with hazardous chemicals and waste

There are a few different OSHA standards that companies dealing with hazardous substances should ensure they follow and comply with. Adequate training is key. Preparing staff members...
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June 12, 2017

HR leaders: Follow EEOC Anti-Harassment Guidance

What’s the state of harassment in the workplace today – and what types of training practices are best at improving conditions for employees? Getting in...
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June 5, 2017

Data security: Non-optional in today’s corporate world

The uncertainty of the cyber threat environment can push companies to the limit – but that’s no excuse for lax protection. Protecting data is one...
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May 30, 2017

Promote a culture of safety in the workplace

Implementing safety programs, whether mandated or aspiration-based, can be a difference-maker for organizations today. Employees at all levels must be on board with these changes....
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May 22, 2017

New employee orientation: A critical part of management

Learning to bring new workers into your organization can have long-term benefits for all parties involved. When it comes to bringing new employees onto a...
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May 15, 2017

Customer service and sales are converging

When functions such as customer service and sales are out of sync, it’s hard to impress consumers or create lasting client relationships. Companies that exist...
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May 11, 2017

OSHA training: Stay current in the face of updates

Not only are OSHA regulations important to comply with, but also they’re always evolving. It’s up to you to keep up. Keeping employees up on the...
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May 8, 2017

Cybersecurity has become essential for today’s companies

Cybersecurity is, understandably, one of the most critical skill areas within any contemporary workplace. If you’re in a position of leadership in today’s enterprise environment,...
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May 1, 2017

Creating an ethical workplace through leadership

Ethics in the workplace must be enforced. This is one of the building blocks of a functional company.  Strong ethics are one of the many...
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April 24, 2017

Mentoring and coaching: Essential leadership qualities

Mentoring and coaching can be excellent new elements for a manager’s tool kit. Leaders don’t just take the reins of their teams in a big-picture...
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April 17, 2017

B2B sales strategies rely on new best practices

Making the big sale is an eternal B2B goal, but methods have changed in recent years. Making the big sale in a business-to-business context has...
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April 10, 2017

Fighting stress is a workplace essential

Stress is mounting today, and workplaces that learn to dissipate tension may feel immediate benefits. The mental and physical aspects of a workplace that’s grown...
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April 3, 2017

Managers: Seek out feedback from team members

When employees feel free to give honest feedback, leaders thrive. Managers, how do your employees feel about you? Do you know for sure? And, if...
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March 27, 2017

Teamwork more valuable than ever in the remote work era

There are new practices on the way to help remote workers become productive members of teams. What happens to an office’s identity when some of...
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March 20, 2017

Demands and benefits of project management

Project success or failure may flow from the competence and skill sets of leaders. When you take charge of a team, the situation is sure...
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March 13, 2017

Managing organizational change effectively

Change comes to every company eventually. How do these businesses handle themselves when in flux? Change is an essential part of progress, and in today’s...
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March 6, 2017

Decision-making: The bedrock of leadership

Decision-making among leaders is one of the most vital competencies for today’s organizations. To capably lead a business, or a team within a company, a...
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February 27, 2017

Encouraging innovation starts within office teams

Encouraging innovation is vital today, and the process can take many forms. Innovation is the lifeblood of modern business. Every company wants it – firms...
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