August 5, 2015

5 tips for better customer service

Customer service is a crucial part of the business model. Great customer service creates a loyal client base that can expand both your revenue and...
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August 3, 2015

4 tips for handling dissatisfied customers

Working with an extremely upset or irate customer can be a difficult situation to handle. Although it may seem easy to throw in the towel,...
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July 31, 2015

How protected do employees feel in your business?

According to a recent PR Newswire Release, one in four employees are unsure of how they would protect themselves during an emergency at work. This...
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July 29, 2015

Courses now available with Closed Captioning

We have been busy incorporating closed captioning as a feature of our courseware platform. Over 30 courses have been updated to include closed captioning, and the number...
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July 29, 2015

6 Benefits of Teamwork in the Workplace

What should you focus on when you’re aiming to get the most out of your employees? Building an effective workforce isn’t just about finding the...
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July 27, 2015

3 ways to engage productivity at work

Engaging a productive workforce is one of the most vital components of a business. One way management can implement productive practices is by eliminating practices...
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July 24, 2015

The importance of trust in your business

Trust is one of the most important parts of a successful business, maybe even the most important in terms of productivity, revenue and customer satisfaction....
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July 22, 2015

A new way to look at employee engagement and productivity

Employee engagement is an important facet of worker productivity and happiness. Due to recent research indicating the drop in engagement worldwide, many industries are searching...
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July 20, 2015

4 active listening tips you need to know

Are your employees active listeners? Although listening may seem like an innate skill, many employees struggle with the aspect of its “active part.” Active listening...
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July 17, 2015

5 ways to improve your employee retention strategy

Employee retention continues to be a hot-button issue in a range of industries today. As employee engagement remains at an all-time low, turnover soars and...
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July 15, 2015

The importance of creativity at work

Creativity could be the boost your organization needs to get to the next level. As recent surveys have shown, employee engagement in organizations is down and...
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July 13, 2015

6 tips you need to know before your next conference call

The workforce is changing along with the office environment. With flexible work schedules and remote access to work from home, the office dynamic must adapt...
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July 10, 2015

Diversity in the workplace

Diversity is one of the most important aspects of a workplace. According to a recent study conducted by Deloitte and the Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative...
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July 8, 2015

Is your hiring process the best it can be?

Hiring the right employee can be a challenging process. With an influx of resumes, names and potential new hires coming in the door, how can your...
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July 6, 2015

5 things to remember when terminating an employee

There is no easy way to terminate an employee. Before firing a worker many considerations must be taken into account, including exactly why the termination...
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July 2, 2015

Diversity is a vital component of HR regulation

Why should your HR department ensure diversity? The Human Resources department has a responsibility to not only encourage diversity, but also strengthen it. First, what...
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July 1, 2015

Four things to keep in mind for optimal succession management.

One of the most important issues an HR department will handle is succession management. Succession management is a vital component of an organization’s success. Organizations must identify, develop and...
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June 29, 2015

The importance of OSHA compliance in the workplace

***Note – This course is from 2015 – for more current posts on OSHA topics, check these out! Is your workplace completely OSHA compliant? Remaining...
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June 26, 2015

Importance of utilizing mobile training initiatives

Mobile training is becoming an important facet in the job market. If you’re not using mobile technology in your workplace, you’re missing out in more...
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June 24, 2015

New Courses Released in June

Several new courses on MasteryTCN’s courseware platform were released this month. Creating Safety in Welding Operations Welders face many on-the-job hazards such as hot metal,...
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June 24, 2015

6 ways managers can improve employee development practices through setting expectations

How can expectations impact a work environment? Setting expectations at work will also set the stage for a positive, easy to understand work environment. Although...
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June 22, 2015

Why should your business utilize video-based training?

Using videos for learning purposes has a range of benefits for employees and employers. According to a recent study conducted by the University of St. Francis,...
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June 19, 2015

Why is fall protection training a vital component of worker safety?

On the heels of the end of OSHA’s second annual National Safety Stand-Down two-week initiative May 4-15, many workers hope safety will remain a top priority...
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June 17, 2015

4 tips your human resources department needs to know

Is your HR department as effective as it can be? According to Business Vancouver, your company’s HR department is a vital part of employee happiness...
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June 15, 2015

5 ways to create a more positive workplace

Although management teams and leaders would like to think their workplace is without issues, animosity or difficulties, chances are that is not the case. An office can...
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June 12, 2015

Why is a mentorship program so important for your company?

Implementing a mentorship program in your business is key to developing vested, engaged employees. Mentorship programs connect employees with each other, sometimes outside of their respective...
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June 10, 2015

Six ways to be a more engaged employee- Employee engagement and motivation

According to a recent Gallup poll, State of the Global Workplace Report, motivation is a vital component of employee development and career development. The poll...
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June 8, 2015

5 decision making skills you must have

Effective decision-making skills are a key component of any workplace. Although decisions can be hard to make at times, they are required for almost everything...
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June 5, 2015

How to create a successful management team

Do your employees have what it takes to be a successful leadership team? According to a new study, many senior leaders believe the talent gap...
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June 3, 2015

The importance of employee training

According to Science Daily, changes in employee health and risk factors have a significant impact on work productivity. The study, published in the Journal of Occupational...
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June 1, 2015

The importance of moving during the workday

According to a recent study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, sedentary behavior increases the chance of getting a disease or condition that...
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May 28, 2015

What impact does employee training have on worker retention?

Increasing the rate of employee retention has been an important issue gaining a lot of attention the past few months. According to University of Warwick...
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May 26, 2015

How important are soft skills in today’s job market?

What really is the most important skill set an employee can have? Is it their education? What about practical trade skills in their field? New research...
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May 22, 2015

Everything you need to know about welding safety

The act of welding is used in a variety of industries including shipyards, marine terminals and the construction industry. According to the American Welding Society,...
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May 20, 2015

Preventing sexual harassment in management and superior positions

Sexual harassment has no place in a professional setting. It creates a tense, uncomfortable space for both the victim and those around them. Sexual harassment...
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May 18, 2015

Four back injury prevention tips

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, one in five workers suffer from back injuries in the workplace, accounting for almost one million employees every...
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May 15, 2015

Do you follow proper eye protection protocols?

According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), about 2,000 U.S. workers injure their eyes during job-related activities, resulting in the need...
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May 13, 2015

5 retail customer service tips

Customer service is one of the most important aspects that can affect retail business. Employees on the frontline, the cash registers and service booth, are often...
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May 8, 2015

6 traits of a fair leader

Being a leader is never an easy job. You are the person workers turn to when something is right, wrong, and anywhere in between. A...
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May 6, 2015

The real risk of employee multitasking

Multitasking has previously been seen as an excellent skill set for job applicants, promotion candidates and management leadership. However, recent data suggests multitasking may not be as...
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May 4, 2015

4 tips for better employee communication

Employee communication can make or break a workplace environment. Peer-to-peer communication can spur employee engagement, increase worker satisfaction and bring more successful productivity. Implement the...
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May 1, 2015

Are you in accordance with OSHA fire safety guidelines?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, explosions and fires were responsible for 148 workplace deaths in 2013, 3.4 percent of all fatal occupation injuries...
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April 29, 2015

5 better ways to accept workplace feedback

Receiving feedback at work is vital to the employer-employee relationship. Nobody likes their work to be critiqued, especially if it’s negative. But knowing and understanding...
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April 27, 2015

4 ways to be an inspirational leader

In some instances, employee training and development programs can only go so far. Oftentimes, despite training in all factors of a business, employees will instead...
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April 27, 2015

What’s new this month at Mastery

This month we released a selection of new courses, and have a large batch of courses updated with changes to comply with the GHS component...
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April 24, 2015

OSHA proposes safety changes to eye and face protection

According to the Federal Register, OSHA has proposed changes to it’s eye and face safety protocols. These changes would affect general industry, shipyard employment, longshoring...
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April 23, 2015

Are employee training incentives the next big thing?

According to a recent Fortune article, paying employees a small stipend upfront for taking training classes resulted in employees taking more of the offered courses....
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April 22, 2015

Tap into the high-potential workforce with employee development programs

According to The Huffington Post, life expectancy in the U.S. has increased by almost 30 years within the last century. This increase in life expectancy...
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April 20, 2015

5 public speaking tips you need to know before your next presentation

Public speaking is an essential part of many jobs. Employees must be able to deliver information in an efficient, easy to understand manner. Even if...
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April 17, 2015

The real importance of internal networking for leadership growth

Don’t let your networking skills become stale just because you think you don’t need them now that you have a job. In reality, networking within...
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