Learning & Development
Proper LMS Training is a Game-Changer for Federal Prison Personnel
It is apparent that federal prisons and correctional facilities are experiencing detrimental staffing shortages. Just a few months ago, the Federal Corrections Complex in Florida cited a 14% vacancy among employees in its correctional department. There are many possible causes to this staffing shortage which could include retiring workers, difficulties with attracting and retaining workforce,…
Read MoreHow To Measure Employee Performance With Customized Reporting
It can often be difficult to measure employee performance and determine if L&D programs are effectively working within an organization. When an LMS is deployed, it is crucial to develop analytics that parallels your programs in order to uncover valuable insights. An LMS provides many benefits to L&D programs, but arguably one of the most…
Read MoreAttract and Retain Public Safety Workers with Digital Transformation
As we approach 2023 many challenges are prevalent within public safety organizations. A reliable and secure learning management system can address some of those concerns: Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce Organizations are re-evaluating their learning and development processes as public safety workers are retiring or approaching retirement. With an LMS, organizations can capture and…
Read MoreEssential Features To Look For In Blended Learning Solutions
It’s been established that blended learning is a fantastic fuse to support today’s workforce. Not only does it increase learning effectiveness, but it also decreases the overall costs of the curriculum. A blended learning environment couldn’t be possible without a hybrid learning LMS with capabilities to support your ever-changing L&D needs. A hybrid learning LMS…
Read MoreRethink your First Responders L&D Program Strategy
During the pandemic, first responders put their lives on the line and have experienced more than the typical challenges, such as: • Lack of personalized and relevant content material • Skill attrition and loss of proper knowledge • Burnout caused by consistent training and skill requirements As technology advances, first responders are more susceptible to…
Read MoreTraining and Upskilling: Two Critical Components for DOC
The pandemic has undoubtedly sparked the desire for remote work and the need for organizations to re-think their ways of keeping employees engaged and advancing their skill sets. Along with the transition to hybrid work, this has posed some threats, especially cybercrime. Cybercriminals and hackers have taken full advantage of government agencies that have remained…
Read MoreHow Training Can Alleviate Quiet Siege Within Correction Facilities
What correction facilities never prepare for is a lack of personnel. But given the pandemic and its many associated challenges, this is the new reality. As employees quit or retire, some state prisons are experiencing upwards of 70% staffing shortages. With this increase in employee retirement and the pursuit of other careers, Correction Officers should…
Read MoreHow Strategic Consulting Can Help Fine-Tune Your L&D Program
There are many actionable steps that organizations can take to make training and development successful and sustainable on their own. Truth be told, asking for help from an expert can take your organization’s Learning and Development to the next level. By partnering with a Learning Management System, you have the learning and development experts at…
Read MoreHow To Incorporate Learning Into The Flow Of Work
A common misconception about training is that learners must sit down and complete large chunks of training all at once. Successful training can have many different faces, although it all depends on how well the learners retain their knowledge and if they can apply it to their daily activities. Integrating learning into day-to-day activities is…
Read MoreHow To Maximize Learning Paths to Cultivate Internal Talent
The right LMS contributes to the long-term success of the organization. To maximize your workforce and build exceptional teams that exceed expectations, an investment must be made in creating personalized learning paths that make the material more relevant and relatable. With the right learning management system, you can efficiently and cost-effectively deliver learning programs that…
Read MoreHow to Define Successful Hybrid Learning for Your Organization
Successful learning may differ depending on the industry, organization, or even the person completing the learning. Learning has taken on a new landscape thanks to the help of technology. Creating a hybrid learning environment merges the complexity of the physical and virtual environments. This results in a customizable program and sets up any learner for…
Read More7 Signs Your L&D Program Is Overwhelming
Regarding learning in the workplace, some endless topics and competencies are available and encouraged to be learned. Training can easily become overwhelming with such a vast availability of knowledge and education. Red Flags Your Training Program is Causing Cognitive Overwhelm Information Overload: Employees feel a sense of frustration and incompetence for not knowing enough. Misplaced…
Read MoreInsights in Blended Learning in Corporate Training
Earlier this month, Meridian’s Nancy Dietz discussed blended learning on Brandon Hall Group’s revolutionary podcast, Excellence at Work. This podcast came after a joint webinar between Meridian and BHG earlier in 2022, as well as following Meridian being awarded the Brandon Hall Group Excellence Award in 2021 for our work with Johnson Controls. Nancy is…
Read MoreCohort Based Learning Fosters Business Evolution
Organizations are scrambling to find new ways to address employee engagement and innovation at work. In a tight market, ensuring your workforce is ready and skilled to pivot with the constant flux of modernizing your business needs is crucial. As the shift to hybrid working environments increases, it’s easy to overwhelm your workforce with the…
Read MoreApply Adult Learning Theory to Training and Development Strategy
Corporate or professional training and development strategies should consider the fundamentals of learning theory for adults. Most people understand the simple relationship between teacher and student, assuming you underwent formal education. The curriculum was prescriptive, with the student taking explicit direction from the teacher and completing work at regulated intervals. This is the pedagogic approach,…
Read More3 Common Compliance Training Challenges
Compliance training challenges stem from the organizational culture and the nature of compliance. Compliance regulations are always changing, and sometimes those changes are swift, causing organizations to quickly churn out solutions to do whatever it takes to stay compliant. Most organizations rely on formal training to help them pivot quickly, enabling them to create a…
Read More2022 Corporate Training Strategies: Realignment
In 2022, we have lessons from 2021 combined with cautionary tales of catastrophic proportions from 2020. Looking ahead, we should take stock of what we can proactively build today to manage a future catapulted into the unknown. Planning for the future can often feel daunting. 2020 and 2021 accelerated the future, forcing many people &…
Read More3 easy ways to implement Design Thinking into your training program
In a recent webinar, “Human-Centered Learning: Leveraging Best Practices from Software Design,” Sean Osborne, our SVP of Product and Growth Strategy, along with our Lead User Experience Designer, Alan Underwood, introduced the concept of “Design Thinking” and how you can apply the concept and method to your training programs. The topic created a lot of…
Read MoreBenefits of Blended and Hybrid Learning
The corporate learning and development landscape has dramatically evolved in the past few years. As organizations grow, there has been an increasing need to deliver training that best meets the needs and capabilities of a diverse workforce. While many L&D professionals recognize that training cannot be a one-time event, they often run into time, cost,…
Read MoreThe Corporate Disconnect Between People Strategy & Learning Strategy
There is a significant disconnect between what leaders intuitively know is important versus how we will get our future leaders to carry the torch. Leadership misses the critical importance of learning strategy in corporate training. Leaders often build their corporate strategy around areas that will help their business sustain profitability. Moreover, many corporations employ dedicated…
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