Meridian Knowledge Solutions is pleased to announce Meridian LMS was recently named by SoftwareWorld in their 8 Best Learning Management Systems for Construction Industry in 2022. Meridian provides a flexible LMS for construction organizations to administer necessary safety and compliance training to their staff. Meridian LMS’ mobile capabilities allow workers to take their training when…
Read MoreDelivering learning to the extended enterprise, or learning audiences that are external to the organization is becoming increasingly important for many companies. The extended enterprise also presents a unique opportunity for Learning & Development teams, as it is often a source of revenue generation. Being able to sell training to customers, resellers, or other audiences…
Read MoreArlington, VA – December 1, 2022 Meridian Knowledge Solutions recently celebrated 25 years of providing best-in-class learning solutions to private and public sector customers. To commemorate this milestone, Meridian participated in Britepaths’ Food4Thought program which assists students experiencing food insecurity over the weekends with backpacks of food to take home. Meridian employees filled seven shopping…
Read MoreARLINGTON, VA -November 16 2022 Meridian Knowledge Solutions was recently recognized by SoftwareWorld in their 10+ Best Mobile (Learning Management System) LMS in 2022. Meridian has been an industry leader in mobile learning capabilities within learning management systems in highly regulated industries. Throughout the pandemic, employee priorities have shifted to focus more on family, health,…
Read MoreAccording to a study cited by the CDC, within a 27-year span, approximately 17,865 people were killed due to a workplace homicide. The rate of workplace violence incidents range depending on occupation. From 2015-2019, corrections officers were ranked with the highest rate of nonfatal workplace violence cases, with an average rate of 149.1 occurrences per…
Read MoreIt 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 MoreIt 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 MoreAs we approach 2023 there are many challenges that 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 As public safety workers are retiring or approaching retirement, organizations are re-evaluating their learning and development processes. With an LMS in…
Read MoreOrganizations are increasingly trying to provide contextualized experiences to their employees, especially when it comes to learning. To drive adoption and engagement, L&D teams want to create more personalized learning experiences, but they are often challenged by scale. It can be difficult to avoid a “one-size-fits-all” feel in a large, complex, or extended enterprise. This…
Read MoreIt’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 MoreDuring 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 MoreArlington, VA – September 22, 2022 – Meridian Knowledge Solutions is proud to announce its most recent partnership with the Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC). The IDOC came to Meridian searching for a modern LMS with a scalable platform that would be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act to enhance their training internally…
Read MoreThe 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 skillsets. Along with the transition to hybrid work this has posed some threats, especially cybercrime. Cyber criminals and hackers have taken full advantage of government agencies that have remained…
Read MoreWhat correction facilities never prepare for is lack of personnel. But given the pandemic and the many challenges associated with it, this is the new reality. As employees are quitting or retiring some state prisons are experiencing upwards of 70% staffing shortages. With this increase in employee retirement and the pursuit of other careers, Correction…
Read MoreThere 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 MoreA 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 comes down to how well the learners retained their knowledge and if they can apply it to their daily activities. One of the most beneficial…
Read MoreThe right LMS is one that 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 to create personalized learning paths that make the material more relevant and relatable. With the right learning management system in place, you can efficiently and…
Read MoreSuccessful learning may look different 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. This creation of a hybrid learning environment merges the complexity of the two environments, physical and virtual. This results in a program that is customizable…
Read MoreARLINGTON, VA – August 23, 2022. Meridian Knowledge Solutions earns spot among the Top 10 Blended Learning LMS Solutions for 2022. eLearning Industry hand-picked the top 10 learning management systems that offer blended learning capabilities to enable learners with virtual and face-to-face modalities. Through flexible and customizable training options, Meridian LMS is transforming the learning…
Read MoreWhen it comes to learning in the workplace, there are endless amounts of topics and competencies that are available and encouraged to be learned. With such a vast availability of knowledge and education, training can easily become overwhelming. Red Flags your Training Program is Causing Cognitive Overwhelm Information Overload: Employees feel a sense of frustration…
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