When we started offering online courses about 3 years ago, we had not even considered that our courses would be useful to employees wanting to fill embarrassing skills gaps. During appraisals, an employee can easily bring up the desire to attend a conference detailing the latest techniques or latest research. But how easy is it… Read more »
Quality leadership training for your front-line employees should align to your talent strategy which in turn should align to the overall corporate strategy. You may have determined the needs of your employees through a formal ‘Learning Needs Analysis’ or by informal data gathering on the current and future skills required. Either way, selecting a training… Read more »
We’re fast approaching the end of life for Windows XP. Are you prepared to switch operating systems? Back in February, we wrote about how to prepare for the end of support, and now we’re back just before the April 8th deadline with a video to help you make the move! Still looking for a reason… Read more »
This is the third in a series of blog posts intended to help you evaluate elearning courses by considering the effectiveness of the visuals they include. The first in the series was about organizing elements within a visual to ease perception. The second was about directing the eyes of the viewer to key parts of… Read more »
We’re officially into April, and things are getting greener by the day (at least here in Portland!). Start your month off right with big savings from business skills and compliance categories. This week’s deals cover leadership skills and and keeping your workplace drug and alcohol free. Business Skills Leadership Skills By: Azimuth Academy This course… Read more »
Increasing engagement in your elearning program takes more than an email every now and then. Just as a consumer must have 5-7 touch points with a brand to consider purchasing, your employees need frequent reminders on the value of online training. Earlier this month, I shared how establishing a set of objectives for your elearning… Read more »
When you look back on the last time you interviewed a candidate for a position in your company, did you wonder whether the applicant was telling you the truth? You might know how to detect lies, but there are actually ways to increase your accuracy in lie detection. Vanessa Van Edwards, OpenSesame’s newest seller, is… Read more »
Editors Note: Today’s post and infographic are provided by Rebecca Lindegren on behalf of MBA@UNC. There is a widening skills gap in the workforce. “Industry brain drain” is a contributing factor, in which increasing numbers of mature workers leave the workforce, resulting in a loss of vast amounts of valuable knowledge and experience. Help these… Read more »
In honor of the NCAA tournament and all those rooting for their favorite teams to make a comeback, we’re bringing back our most popular Course of the Week deals for one week only. And, unlike your bracket, these deals ensure everyone’s a winner! 65% Off Effective Email Writing Professional Email Writing – How to Craft… Read more »
Our theme this week is “Comebacks.” Yesterday we covered coming back from the Exxon Valdez oil spill; today we’ll switch gears and look at a few big comebacks in the business world! If you’re like most highly successful people, you’ll have to experience a certain amount of failure before your big win. If you’re a… Read more »
Today marks 25 years since the Exxon Valdez struck Bligh Reef near Prince William Sound in Alaska. On March 24, 1989, the crippled oil tanker released nearly 11 million gallons of crude oil into the Sound, contaminating more than 1,300 miles of shoreline and severely damaging local wildlife. Prior to the Deepwater Horizon, the Exxon… Read more »
Today is the UN’s International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. While this year’s theme “The Role of Leaders in Combatting Racism and Racial Discrimination” is focused on political leaders, it also applies to your workplace! You can be a leader against harassment and discrimination in your office. You may understand the basics of… Read more »
In a perfect world, people who know everything there is to know about a topic (also known as Subject Matter Experts) would also be absolutely wonderful at putting their ideas together so they could share their knowledge with beginners, and help everyone become as competent as they are. Unfortunately, this is seldom the case. In… Read more »
Spring is just around the corner (yipee!), which means many of us are starting to get the urge to organize. Our Course of the Week deals for this week will not only help you organize, but keep you in tip-top shape for your upcoming weekend excursions. Save 40-80% off this week on business skills, compliance… Read more »
Hi, I’m Alex! I am the Community Coordinator at OpenSesame. In my current position at OpenSesame, I head the Customer Support Team, providing round-the-clock support via social media channels, phone, live chat, email, and case management tools. Most customers know me on a first-name basis, and I strive to give care and attention-to-detail to every… Read more »
In global economy, being able to pick up a language quickly can often mean the difference in making a good impresson, landing a dream job, or even traveling safely. Fortunately, language training is now increasingly available in a mobile capacity, meaning you can access the training you need, when and wherever you need it. This… Read more »
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, we’ve got the info you need to know about alcohol licensing, serving, and safety. Whether you’ll be serving or celebrating, make sure you’re prepared for the holiday with these tips from our alcohol safety courses! Serving Alcohol? If you’ll be waiting tables or tending the bar,… Read more »
There are a number of obstacles to overcome when building an elearning program in your workplace. OpenSesame has sought to provide resources for some of these challenges, such as avoiding the common myths of elearning, as well as providing a step-by-step guide on how to build an elearning plan. Next to these hurdles, the most… Read more »
Managing stress can be a challenge, especially in a world that expects you to be connected 24/7. This week’s course of the week deals have you covered on handling stress in the workplace, as well as dealing with bias in the workplace and Certified Six Sigma Green Belt training. Check out these great deals from… Read more »
Many of us have some trouble adapting to new technologies… perhaps more than we’d like to admit. Even certain ubiquitous office technologies aren’t used properly due to the ignorance of the user. For instance, how many of us – beyond just knowing what Excel is – know how to use the program to its full… Read more »
