Fireworks have become almost as American as apple pie. On July 4th, families flock to parks, lakes, and lookout spots to view the exciting conflagration of red, white, and blue. However, while the rest of us are celebrating with watermelons and barbequed burgers, web designers are celebrating with a different kind of Fireworks. That is,… Read more »
On Thursday, June 12th, the 2014 FIFA World Cup kicked off in Brazil. For one month, even those who do not consider themselves soccer fans join the rest of the world in supporting their countries as they celebrate successes and commiserate losses. As Simon Kuper said in his book Soccernomics*, “It seems that soccer tournaments… Read more »
Nothing is more important than staying updated in our data-driven, constantly evolving world. Just like the software installed in our computer, our skills become less effective and even obsolete over time. We need to absorb and learn new information every day in order to maintain our effectiveness in the long term. Due to the rapid… Read more »
Civil rights is an ever changing concept. Since the very founding of our country, this movement, or series of movements, has been a foundation on which people raise their flags and rally. As society is ever evolving, so is our definition of civil rights. 50 years ago tomorrow the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was… Read more »
OpenSesame is the world’s largest marketplace for online training courses, with more than 20,000 courses that work in any learning management system. eLearning developers publish courses for sale in the marketplace while OpenSesame’s sales and marketing efforts connect their courses to new customers around the world. OpenSesame’s Partner Program helps content, LMS, and other elearning… Read more »
Remember the excitement you experienced as a child when you got a new toy? All you wanted to do was play with it and find out all it could do. But a few months after the original excitement had worn off, you were onto the next thing, and the old toy was left behind. That… Read more »
Twitter is a powerful tool for connecting people, keeping up-to-date with professional conversations, and expanding your perspective on the world. Twitter’s popularity is reflected in our marketplace—ever since OpenSesame’s Kelly Meeker created her first Beginning Twitter for Professionals online training course in 2011, it’s been one of the most popular courses on OpenSesame. We’re excited… Read more »
Here at OpenSesame, we have a wide variety of sellers specializing in everything from healthcare to information technology to construction. We’re extremely proud of the success they’ve had providing training and education to professionals throughout the globe. As with any recipe for success, increasing sales involves perseverance, responsibility, positivity, and a little bit of our… Read more »
Do you ever have days where you stare blankly at a computer screen for hours and never feel like you got anything done? We’ve all been there. Sometimes it feels as if no matter how much time you spend preparing a presentation, writing an email, or sorting through data, you are never going to get… Read more »
Summertime marks many the start of many wonderful things—graduation, vacation, relaxation…and blockbuster movie season! Between May and August, more than 500 million people will flock to their local movie theater to see the latest in action, comedy and drama—each experience different and yet, they all will begin with the same message: More intense and elaborate… Read more »
Hi there! I am Carl Kaplan, Content Specialist. I’m excited be joining the excellent folks here at OpenSesame and am looking forward to helping the content team expand our library of courses. Before starting at OpenSesame, I worked in business development at Boombotix, a startup specializing in portable music solutions for active lifestyles. I’m thrilled… Read more »
In today’s modern workforce, the use of in-person corporate training has become a hassle to coordinate with everyone’s busy lives and schedules, but the importance of such training has only increased. Although ensuring your employees are compliant with all relevant laws and regulations won’t guarantee your company and workers are safe from workplace accidents or… Read more »
We’ve all had that moment where we feel incompetent in the workplace, in a relationship, or when interacting with peers. Tools for empowered communication can be extremely helpful in these situations. Training courses can be useful for developing these characteristics and achieving proficiency. Whether presenting a project idea, public speaking, or dealing with harassment or… Read more »
What is the secret ingredient to being a great manager? I propose that it is a sound approach to coaching. Coaching underpins good team communication and collaboration. Coaching activates employee engagement and drives career management success for both the employee and organization. Fundamental coaching skills include: asking discovery and probing questions, listening on multiple… Read more »
Editor’s Note: Today’s guest post is part of a blog series on creating elearning courses by Sharlyn Lauby, SPHR, CPLP. Sharlyn is a HR pro turned consultant with more than 20 years of professional human resources experience. Up to this point, we’ve been talking about the brand and content of your elearning program. We’ve focused on your… Read more »
While driving down a major interstate, you have probably found yourself caught behind a massive commercial truck. Often we are too busy trying to pass the slow-moving vehicle to notice the “How’s my driving?” sticker on the back. Who is this person asking about his or her driving, and why should you care? Commercial Drivers… Read more »
As Benjamin Franklin once said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This remarkable quote is especially applicable to the prevention of incidents and accidents in the workplace. Even if employees don’t operate in a hazardous environment, they are still prone to other injuries such as musculoskeletal disorders, burns, and strains. Be… Read more »
No matter what profession you have chosen, there are most likely some work-related risks associated with it. Although some of these risks might be specific to your job, there are many precautions that should be taken to avoid common risks that are applicable to any workforce. No matter what your profession is, being prepared in… Read more »
A shock, a fall, a burn; these represent a small number of the injuries possible in day-to-day life. Without proper precautions, these injuries and more can happen to employees in the workplace. When these accidents happen, employees suffer work-related injuries, and your company faces the risk of medical bills and lawsuits. Things do happen, but… Read more »
You don’t have to be well-traveled to recognize the world contains many cultures and each culture has its own set of values and social norms. For example, I remember learning as a child that bearing the bottoms of your feet in certain cultures is considered offensive, while in others it is commonplace to burp after… Read more »
