Posts by Meridian Knowledge Solutions
Brandon Hall & Meridian Host Webinar on Extended Enterprise Training
Reston, VA – January 11, 2020 – Award-winning learning technology provider Meridian Knowledge Solutions will host a live webinar with leading research and analyst firm Brandon Hall Group for companies who need strategies to better manage the challenges associated with extended enterprise learning. Companies often struggle with training multiple audiences that exist outside the walls of the…
Read MoreFall Release Strengthens Meridian’s Enterprise Learning Management Leadership
Reston, VA –October 26, 2020 – Award-winning learning technology provider Meridian Knowledge Solutions today announced the availability of its latest product release, Meridian LMS Fall 2020. The Meridian LMS Fall release broadens its already robust instructor-led learning functionality with expanded administrative capabilities. These include an innovative timeline view of class events and materials and automatic attendance tracking via…
Read MoreRegulatory Affairs Professionals Society Powers RAPS Online University with Meridian LMS
Reston, VA –October 20, 2020 – Award-winning learning technology provider Meridian Knowledge Solutions announced that the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS), the largest global organization for those involved in the regulation of healthcare and related products, has launched Meridian LMS to manage learning for over 24,000 members. RAPS sought to replace its existing LMS with a…
Read MoreBrandon Hall Certifies Meridian as Smartchoice® Preferred Provider
Reston, VA –September 24, 2020 – Meridian Knowledge Solutions today announced that Brandon Hall Group, the leader in empowering excellence in the HCM market, has certified the company as a Smartchoice® Preferred Solution Provider. Brandon Hall Group’s analyst team has worked closely with Meridian for years, taking an inside look at their solutions and service offerings.…
Read MoreMyths about Government LMS Procurement Debunked
Government procurement, also known as government purchasing, is the procurement of goods and services by government agencies. Acquisition personnel determine their agency’s requirements in the procurement process and post a solicitation on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website. Interested companies prepare their offers in response to the solicitation, and, under applicable provisions of the Federal…
Read MoreRevamping Your eLearning Programs
In today’s vast world of technology, eLearning has become an essential tool for businesses to educate the modern workforce. Below, we will discuss the different ways in which you can jump-start your corporate eLearning programs. Ensure you Have Proper Leadership & Commitment in Place With any business endeavor, you will only succeed when you have…
Read MoreHow Learning Can Help Bolster your Recruitment Strategy
The power in the recruiting process has shifted to the job seeker, and their expectations are at an all-time high. This means that companies have a lot to lose if their application, recruiting, and hiring processes lag behind their competitors. Candidates today, especially millennials, have changed how organizations of all sizes compete for and recruit…
Read MoreQuestions to Ask your Next LMS Vendor
Deciding on a learning management system (LMS) for your company’s professional training needs isn’t easy. The eLearning industry has an abundance of LMS vendors, making finding the right one for your organization extremely challenging. When you’re in the market for learning management software, it is important to compare all options, services, and features available to…
Read MoreThe 5 Benefits of Lifelong Learning
The 5 Benefits of Lifelong Learning In a 2020 report, the Pew Research Center found that 73% of American adults consider themselves “lifelong learners,” meaning they seek out learning activities in their personal or professional lives). These learning activities take many forms, from online seminars and courses through hands-on workshops and classes, from TED talks…
Read MoreMeridian LMS Launched as Platform for NASWA Learning
Reston, VA – June 18, 2020 – Meridian Knowledge Solutions today announced that the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) has launched Meridian LMS as its new learning platform. NASWA is a national organization of state administrators of the publicly funded state workforce system based in Washington, DC. Their mission is to enhance the ability…
Read MoreWhat is a Learning Record Store (LRS) ?
According to xAPI.com, a Learning Record Store (LRS) is the heart of any xAPI ecosystem. If you are unsure what an xAPI ecosystem is, please check out our previous blog here. Essentially, xAPI-enabled applications generate metadata in the form of ‘statements.’ The application sends these statements to an LRS server that then receives, stores, and forwards…
Read MoreThe Strengths of Microlearning Today
A Microsoft report showed that the human attention span shrunk from twelve seconds in 2000 to eight seconds in 2013 to one second, shorter than the average goldfish. Microsoft generated a lot of buzz in the marketing world as it recommended marketing tactics evolve to engage today’s distracted consumers. For the learning community, the results…
Read MoreMeridian LMS Spring 2020 Enhances Certification and Compliance Management
Reston, VA – April 27, 2020 – Meridian Knowledge Solutions announced the availability of Meridian LMS in Spring 2020, the latest version of its award-winning learning platform. Meridian has emphasized new certification and compliance management capabilities in its latest release. Newly developed accreditation and certification features offer big benefits to associations looking to strengthen their continuing…
Read MoreVideo Fatigue is Real
We are experiencing a time of great uncertainty. Schools have shifted online, working from home is the new norm, and “Zoom” seems to be in everyone’s vocabulary. With social distancing measures in place across much of the country, we rely heavily on other communication forms to stay connected. People can stay connected to their social…
Read MoreMeridian LMS Utilization Rates Skyrocketing During Crisis
Distance learning, in general, has been in the news lately, especially concerning secondary and post-secondary education. However, online learning has also become more important in work. As working from home and managing remote teams becomes the new normal, the ways companies need to engage and train their workforce are changing. Utilization of our hosted learning…
Read MoreWhy Development Planning Shouldn’t be an Afterthought
Most of us who have spent time in the HR or training space understand development planning often manifests itself as an ugly compromise within organizations. Those who see learning and development as a line-item expense rather than an investment in future performance fight to minimize the impact development planning has on taking people away from…
Read MoreThe Top 10 Essential LMS Reporting Features
Data-driven solutions can help your organization overcome barriers to learner success, ensure compliance, and make more informed decisions. No matter the specifics of your learning programs, it is not likely that an out-of-the-box LMS report will provide all the data that you’d like to track. Out-of-the-box reports will provide necessary information, but how do you…
Read MoreAre You Ready to Replace Retiring Workers?
State agencies and local municipalities expect a significant rise in the retirement rate of their workforce during the next five years. Firefighters, police officers, and other public safety personnel are expected to make up a significant portion of all retiring workers. This trend is primarily because staff in these emergency service roles are typically eligible…
Read MoreWhy Corporate Social Responsibility is Important in Today’s age
Whether you work for a big or small business, chances are you’ve heard of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). CSR’s purpose is to give back to the community, participate in philanthropic causes, and provide positive social value. It is a thoughtful and practical way to give back to society. When companies are mindful of their social…
Read MoreAm I Forgetting Something?
Let’s face it—we all forget things—from the name of someone we’ve just been introduced to in a meeting to the reason why we walked into the kitchen. Our senses are frequently bombarded with visual and aural information, and we can often feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of data that we experience each day. According…
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