Every fall, thousands of students of all ages go back to school. Whether you’re a high school graduate just beginning college or a returning student, you may be one of the 22 million Americans completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. Administered by the Office of Federal Student Aid, a branch of… Read more »
When: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 11am ET OpenSesame’s latest webinar aims to help you get a different perspective on our newest generation of talent–the 18- to 34-year-old Millennials–with a mix of excitement, confusion, and hesitation. While the media likes to put sensational labels on this crowd, the smart move is to move beyond… Read more »
OpenSesame is announcing an expanded partnership with video-based learning company ej4 to add 700+ mobile-friendly and short format courses to the OpenSesame Plus program. Launched in 2014, OpenSesame Plus is a first of its kind elearning subscription program that offers access to thousands of online courses from award winning providers for a low monthly fee.… Read more »
Does this description sound familiar? Your organization’s learning solutions/programs have long cycle-times to define and execute & significant expense or disruption while providing limited ability to measure Return of Investment (ROI) or business impact. Replace ‘learning solutions’ in the sentence above with the title of any ‘program’ and the reaction from leadership would be the… Read more »
Have you felt as though you’ve had trouble remembering what you read, but can recall almost anything you’ve heard? What about finding it difficult to remember what you hear but vividly remembering what you felt physically or wrote down? Almost everyone should have one of these experiences. Our bodies are all wired individually and learning… Read more »
In today’s ever-increasingly technological world, being digitally connected is essential to social, political and economic advancement. Technology has revolutionized the way we learn, teach, communicate, and carry out even the simplest of tasks. The Internet is becoming a basic necessity in any field, and providing others with this resource will contribute to workforce development. The… Read more »
We are excited to announce that today we added a new ebook program, OpenSesame Books, to our marketplace. With a catalog of 20,000+ titles spanning 15 major categories, OpenSesame Books offers instant access to a comprehensive business and employee development library, available on any device. OpenSesame Books offers business oriented content to professionals in formats… Read more »
With many offices today having more relaxed policies, it isn’t uncommon to see dogs and cats roaming in between cubicles or taking afternoon naps under windows. Pets can be a great addition to an office, boosting office morale and creating a more enjoyable workspace. While some people love office dogs and cats, others do not,… Read more »
How many emails do you send daily? 25? 50? 100 or more? According to a report published by the Radicati Group, a technology market research firm, business users receive and send an average of 121 emails per day, a number which will grow to 140 emails a day by 2018. In only a decade, email… Read more »
Be honest, how many of you are procrastinating right now by reading this article? (Don’t worry editors, you are pardoned this time.) How many have vocalized your procrastinating habits, only to be met by a room full of agreement and sympathy? It must not be that bad then, right? Think again. Although humans have recognized… Read more »
There has been a lot of buzz within and outside of the tech community about live streaming. From Snapchat’s debut in 2011 to Twitter’s ugly war with Meerkat and its later acquisition of the streaming service, Periscope, Facebook is now tentatively entering the live streaming market. In early August, Facebook announced its release of a… Read more »
Whether you’ve had one or you’ve been there to hear someone vent about one, a bad boss can affect your life both in and out of the workplace. Sometimes it’s easy to feel responsible if your boss isn’t the most friendly, but a bad boss can come in many forms that may be hard to… Read more »
Double and triple digit temperatures, with or without humidity, cause all sorts of problems for humans and pets. Roofing, highway construction and agricultural are just a few industry examples across the northwest where outdoor workers are vulnerable to heat-related illnesses. Heat illness can affect anyone, not just those who work in logging, construction, landscaping, agriculture,… Read more »
With hectic schedules and differing priorities, it can be difficult for employees to find the time to focus on their health. A study by the Society for Human Resource Management looked into some of the health risk factors affecting American employees. Among other factors, they found that 49% are physically inactive, 43% have high stress,… Read more »
With constant bombardment from various distracting things like games, social networking, people, unhealthy food, and the internet, it’s hard to focus on a project or assignment for a long period of time. Even without distractions, attention spans and focused powers can only last so long before wanting to do other tasks. Due to this, some… Read more »
You walk into a meeting only to be immediately received by a pack of angered faces. You look at the time, you’re a minute late. What’s the big deal? You ask yourself. It’s only sixty seconds. This is the type of mindset that puts many employees in a bad place. The fact of the matter… Read more »
Cell phones are one of the greatest advancements in communication technology. In the past five years, cell phone usage has increased exponentially, even replacing landlines in many homes and businesses. According to an April 2015 report released by the Pew Research Center, 64% of Americans now own a smartphone, up from only 35% in April… Read more »
Interviewing is no longer just for active job-seekers. While scouring the job market for a future full-time position, people often forget the value of the informational interview, especially for someone undecided about a field or unconfident about their resume. Though the informational interview won’t directly land a job, it certainly will help advance any job… Read more »
Are attending conferences and tradeshows a large part of your business/job? If so, learning the nuances to get the most out of conferences can be difficult. Whether you are new to the conference scene or are an experienced participant and attendee, understanding how to effectively use your time can save you valuable resources. Here… Read more »
Motivated employees want to advance in their company no matter how much they love their existing position. Entry level workers and newer employees are often passed over for promotions because managers simply don’t see their potential. Sometimes perfect attendance and completed assignments are not enough to earn a promotion. Employees with average performance can blend… Read more »
