April 15, 2015
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3 job search tips for recent college graduates
Graduating from college can be an overwhelming lifestyle change, but your job search doesn’t have to be. The job sector for recent college grads hasn’t...
April 13, 2015
5 reasons to implement social media into employee development programs
Social media is everywhere you look. People are constantly refreshing their Twitter feeds, reloading their Instagram and updating their Tumblr dashboards. Social media can be...
April 11, 2015
OSHA releases five-part program for combating workplace violence for healthcare and social workers
According to The National Law Review, OSHA has created a five-step program for protecting healthcare and social service workers. This five-step program consists of: Management...
April 10, 2015
Are you an exceptional leader?
Growing up, everyone wanted to be a leader. Let’s reflect, think back to when you were in elementary school. Everyone wanted to be the leader...
April 8, 2015
OSHA: Hospital injuries to go public
Hospital workplace injuries are more common than the public knows. According to Modern Healthcare, hospital employers don’t have to release information related to injuries and...
April 6, 2015
Developing different mediums of employee training
Video tutorials and directions can enhance your employee workforce. When an employee is first hired, oftentimes the training process involves a lot of necessary information...
April 3, 2015
OSHA data release: Injured workers forced to handle rising cost of treatment
Who will help you if you’re hurt on the job? What happens if you lose a limb, fall off a work area or burn yourself...
April 1, 2015
3 ways to find the perfect work-life balance
Technology has become so infused within daily life that work seems to be following employees home more often than not. According to a recent Workplace...
March 30, 2015
5 ways to be a better people person
Sometimes working with the public can make it hard to be a “good” people person. If this is you today, don’t sweat it. Remember these...
March 27, 2015
5 ways to ace your first performance review
The first performance review can seem daunting. You’re new to the job, but you’ve been trained in all or most employee development sectors. It’s a...
March 25, 2015
Training Trends Across Generations
When it comes to providing training, companies are paying more and more attention to the trends set by its employees. From catering to an employee’s...
March 24, 2015
5 optimum employee onboarding ideas
The employee onboarding process is vital to future compliance training and worker productivity. Onboarding can include business knowledge, technology orientations and appropriate networking within already...
March 24, 2015
New and Updated Courses Available This March
This month Mastery published several new Video On Demand e-learning courses. A batch of courses was also released with updates to meet the GHS HazCom...
March 23, 2015
5 employee training concepts that should be refreshed
Before beginning their roles, many employees go through a crash course in expectations, involvement and overall job criteria. As a worker assumes their new position,...
March 20, 2015
Implementing Vision Zero for Safer Driving
Cities like Brooklyn and San Francisco are trending in today’s latest news for their efforts in making their roads a safer place to travel by...
March 18, 2015
With OSHA whistleblower cases on the rise, are the whistleblowers themselves at risk?
According to NBC Bay Area news, OSHA whistleblowers are not being given the guaranteed protections by The Federal Whistleblower Protection Program, run by OSHA. The Whistleblower...
March 17, 2015
5 leadership mistakes to avoid
Management training can be the difference between a collaborative, open office space and a quiet, unhappy one. According to The Pew Research Center, some of...
March 16, 2015
Adjust To 2015 Workplace Trends with Mobile E-Learning
This year has brought about many changes within the workplace. According to a survey conducted by the Society of Industrial Organizational Psychology (SIOP) in an...
March 11, 2015
California targets roofers in newest safety initiative
According to the Central Valley Business Times (CVBT), a new initiative has been started by OSHA and the state of California. This safety awareness campaign, also...
March 10, 2015
Are you ready for a promotion?
Getting a promotion can be a longer process than you may think. Promotions require strong work ethic, dedication to employee development, and overall passion for the position....
March 9, 2015
4 confidence boosters you didn’t know you needed
According to a recent Time article, feeling confident may actually be more than just a feeling. A 2014 study published by the journal Neuron concluded...
March 4, 2015
With U.S. worker productivity declining, making this one change can help your employees
According to The Wall Street Journal, “U.S. worker productivity declined in the final months of 2014.” The Federal Reserve is looking for a solution to the...
March 3, 2015
Silicosis still a problem for construction workers
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, prolonged and persistent exposure to crystalline silica, a basic form of soil, sand, granite, or other...
March 2, 2015
Revisiting Your Goals For 2015
At the beginning of the year, many employees set workplace goals or resolutions to achieve throughout the year. It is said only 8% of individuals...
February 27, 2015
3 ways to cultivate office culture
Getting the job done is important, but work environment and office culture can be just as significant and vital to overall worker performance. According to...
February 26, 2015
Customer Success Story – Renewable Concepts, Inc.
Mastery Technologies has taken satisfaction in assisting companies in building and becoming more successful, effective and amazing organizations. It is in that same interest that sparked...
February 25, 2015
Great customer service begins from within
Employee training is a key factor in understanding company guidelines and expectations. Often, the customer is thought to be “always right,” the most important variable in a successful...
February 24, 2015
How do you deal with change?
It is said change can bring two things—chaos and opportunity. Within the workplace, change is something we see on a daily basis. Change is the...
February 23, 2015
Do you really KNOW your customers?
Have you ever heard the saying, “The customer is always right?” No matter what industry you work in, it is important to understand the needs of your...
February 23, 2015
New E-learning Courses Released This Month
While the nation was contending with the frigid winter weather February brought on, Mastery was continuing to publish new e-learning courses. This month we have...
February 18, 2015
Do You Know How to Identify Sexual Harassment?
Studies have shown that between 40 – 70% of women and 10 – 20% of men have experienced sexual harassment within the workplace. Sexual harassment...
February 17, 2015
Training can help turn sales reps into managers
One of the most difficult parts of promoting an employee is forecasting how he or she will adapt to the challenges inherent in their new position....
February 16, 2015
The Makings of a Good Leader
Have you ever asked yourself, “What makes a good leader?” What makes a person be the one people comes to freely for advice or direction...
February 13, 2015
E-learning: It’s All In The Story
In providing training content to your employees, one not only aims to educate but to remain relevant, motivate and even entertain. Effective storytelling ensures the...
February 9, 2015
How’s Your Decision Making?
Effective decision-making can be a skill that assists in maximizing your company’s team building efforts. Effective decision-making allows individuals to develop skills that truly matter...
February 4, 2015
Composing An E-mail 101
How many hours do you spend checking your e-mail? Whether it takes you 20 mins or 2 hours to check your e-mail, the use of...
February 3, 2015
Crafting a corporate vision of change
You know that you need an overarching company vision, but what about narrower vision statements to articulate goals for short, medium and long-term change? Forbes...
February 2, 2015
Why employee development is so important
It can be challenging to focus on facilitating the growth of individual employees when you are busy running an entire department, division or even company....
January 29, 2015
Management training: How to encourage innovation
A team’s ability to innovate is hard to quantify, and yet, in many cases, is one of the top predictors of long-term success. After all,...
January 28, 2015
How to be a better negotiator
Whether you are brokering a business deal or running interference between two squabbling colleagues, the ability to negotiate is critical to professional success. Unfortunately, most...
January 27, 2015
Mastery Technologies Announces Launch of New Reseller Subscription, EverySeat™
Mastery Technologies is kicking 2015 off with a bang! The award-winning company has announced the release of its most revolutionary licensing model yet, the EverySeat™...
January 26, 2015
First new batch of courses for 2015!
Mastery is starting off 2015 with a new batch of Video On Demand courses, Partner courses, and Partner activities! The new Video On Demand courses...
January 26, 2015
3 questions to ask when writing a mission statement
While many of the training courses we offer focus on the nitty-gritty of daily operations — conflict management, employee safety, etc. — we also believe...
January 23, 2015
Make Professional Development A Priority In 2015
January is the month for setting goals and adding or subtracting to your new year’s resolution list. It’s safe to say self-improvement is at the...
January 22, 2015
E-Learning Trends in 2015
As we look back on 2014, the e-learning industry has seen tremendous growth. Companies are using e-learning more and more to improve employee productivity. Within the...
January 21, 2015
This simple trick can help you turn goals into reality
We are about halfway through January, and that means many of us are already feeling discouraged about the plethora of New Year’s resolutions we have...
January 19, 2015
OSHA says lack of fall protection led to worker death
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) says that an Illinois roofing company’s failure to comply with fall protection laws led to...
January 15, 2015
3 tips for better public speaking
Public speaking is not just the purview of national politicians and Fortune 500 CEOs. Every person in a management position should be prepared to address...
January 14, 2015
Make Corporate Wellness A Priority in 2015
Losing weight or living a healthier lifestyle is at the top of many New Year resolution lists for the year. Companies who choose to invest...
January 13, 2015
3 ways to succeed at work in 2015
The beginning of a new year is always a popular time to wipe the slate clean and try to form better habits. But rather than...