Training in Business

You see it all over the headlines: Engagement is at an all-time low, there’s a lack of trust in the workplace and employee burnout is increasing. These statistics make you wonder: When did we get so miserable? And will we ever be happy again? These questions have led to a renewed emphasis on research around how our overall mood and outlook impact our work. We’ve reached a tipping point in the workplace, and we need to reverse this downward spiral toward disengagement and negativity.

For years, learning programs have relied on an element of social interaction. Learning on one’s own can only go so far. More and more, social demands on your program are creeping in and creating a more well-rounded environment.

Despite the fact that the economic crisis is largely behind us, many trainers are still feeling its impact. New technologies are creating a momentum that offers opportunities for the innovative trainer, while the real experts have to consciously positi…

Data is now a ubiquitous element of our lives. Voluminous amounts of data are produced across a wide spectrum of industries and applications, collectively referred to as “big data.” Big data is more and more pervasive, and experts are exploring its potential for insight into a variety of fields. In his book “Big Learning Data,” Elliott Masie identifies the use of big data as the next relevant step in the field of learning, training and development.