Delivering learning to the extended enterprise, or learning audiences 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. Selling training to customers, resellers, or other audiences through eCommerce adds a revenue-generating…
Read MoreAccording to a study cited by the CDC, within 27 years, approximately 17,865 people were killed due to workplace homicide. The rate of workplace violence incidents varies depending on the occupation. From 2015 to 2019, corrections officers were ranked with the highest rate of nonfatal workplace violence cases, with an average rate of 149.1 occurrences…
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 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 MoreOrganizations are increasingly trying to provide contextualized experiences to their employees, especially regarding learning. L&D teams want to create more personalized learning experiences to drive adoption and engagement, but they are often challenged by scale. Avoiding a “one-size-fits-all” feel in a large, complex, or extended enterprise can be difficult. This is why Meridian Knowledge Solutions…
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 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 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 MoreWhat 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…
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