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EdCast + OpenSesame: New Learning Technology Integration Drives Organizational Performance 

Empowering Every Single Employee – A New Learning Technology Integration From EdCast and OpenSesame Despite best efforts, people and organizations truly have a difficult time prioritizing learning. Employees report that less than an hour of their work week is spent on upskilling, reskilling, training and development. As a result, employee retention is declining.  While organizations… Read more »

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Oracle Learning + OpenSesame: Combined Learning Technology Improves Organizational Talent Performance

OpenSeasame and Oracle Learning are combining capabilities to lead the elearning market into a future of learning, upskilling, and reskilling.  A global provider of technology-enabled and personalized learning solutions, Oracle Learning, and OpenSesame, a leading global workforce elearning provider, are joining forces to automate learning workflows beyond AICC. The direct integrations enable convenient, time-saving tools… Read more »

Aura Talent + OpenSesame: New Learning Technology To Drive Organizational Performance

Help Your Employees Reach Their Potential With a New Learning Technology Integration Between Aura Talent and OpenSesame Courses manually curated and administered give rise to inefficient processes and lackluster analytics. Why put employee engagement and performance at risk? To help you meet your organization’s performance goals, Aura Talent – a competency-based talent management solution by… Read more »

April 2022 OpenSesame Plus Publishers

In today’s workforce, employees need skills that go beyond those required to perform basic job duties. This includes soft skills, mental health in the workplace, language development, and more. To assist with this need and continue to support workers, two new publishers have been added to the OpenSesame Plus catalog.

More Than Broken: A Neurodiverse Journey | Missy LeDoux

OpenSesame celebrates the diversity of all of our employees and fosters community through our Employee Resource Groups. Hear from Neurodiversity ERG Leader and eLearning Development Associate, Missy LeDoux, as she shares her story of accepting neurodiversity as a superpower.  Part I: Thinking I Was Broken “Are you Emily’s little sister?” If you grew up attending… Read more »

3 DEI Derailers During the Great Resignation

In today’s world where employees are leaving their companies in record numbers, it’s imperative that organizations develop a strong culture of workplace learning and development to keep employees effective and engaged.

3 Key L&D Trends of 2022 and the 1 Pitfall to Avoid 

In a recent OpenSesame webinar L&D expert, Donald Taylor, explored this year’s digital learning trends and what they mean for the future of workplace learning. Learn more about these trends in our recap below and watch his webinar on demand now.  

Winning Combo: Security Awareness Training & Anti-Phishing Training

To reduce the risk of a cyberattack, organizations must confront the fact that humans are their biggest risk. With limited memories and susceptibility to emotional pressure, employees are prone to making mistakes that make companies vulnerable. The best way to protect your organization from cyberattacks is to train your employees regularly, so they have the relevant knowledge and skills to remember what to do if confronted with a potential attack.

Lessons from a Neurodivergent | Peter Collier

OpenSesame celebrates the diversity of all of our employees and fosters community through our Employee Resource Groups. Below, learn more about Peter Collier, Sales Operations Analyst, as he shares his story of growing up neurodivergent. 

Living The American Dream Through Tech Marketing 

As part of Women’s History Month, OpenSesame is celebrating our women colleagues and putting the spotlight on their stories. Hear from Shubhi Tangri, Marketing Specialist, about her experience as the daughter of Indian immigrants and breaking barriers to pursue the American dream.

Microsoft Viva Digital Integration

By integrating OpenSesame with Viva Learning, organizations can bring OpenSesame’s content library – the most comprehensive catalog of elearning courses from the world’s top publishers – into the flow of work throughout Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365. This eliminates barriers to accessing and engaging with learning content, and leverages Microsoft Teams collaboration features to make learning social – essential for people reaching their potential and for organizations achieving their goals.

Plus Publishers

March 2022 New OpenSesame Plus Publishers

Regardless of role, location and industry, employees need (and want) easy access to the learning they need. Supporting their collective desire for professional development, new global publishers have been added to OpenSesame Plus. Each of these publishers offers engaging and impactful training. The topics covered address some of the biggest challenges global organizations are facing… Read more »

Matt Bradley

Matt Bradley: Employee Spotlight

The expertise and coaching offered by Matt Bradley, Senior Learning and Development Advisor, is an invaluable resource for all OpenSesame customers. Matt identifies the most in-demand skills and training programs, leading global teams to sustainable L&D outcomes. He increases the value of existing learning programs and strengthens individuals while viewing every customer interaction as a learning opportunity.

International Women’s Day: Celebrating Our Women Leaders

This Women’s History Month, OpenSesame is celebrating our women colleagues across the organization. Today, International Women’s Day, we’re shining the spotlight on the women of our senior leadership team. Hear their first-hand advice to future leaders and what this nationally recognized day means to them.

The Great Resignation: Who is Leaving and Why 

As a key player in your organization, you may be viewing the mass exodus known as the Great Resignation and wondering if it will happen to your company next. Or maybe it already has, and you’re wondering how to manage it.

Black Empowerment with Ryan Tillman of Breaking Barriers United

As part of our celebration of Black History Month, OpenSesame is empowering black voices and featuring stories from our colleagues. Read on to hear from Ryan Tillman, Chino police officer, founder of Breaking Barriers United, and publisher of a series of courses here at OpenSesame.

Finding Connection as the ‘Only’ by Rasheité Calhoun

The other day I was aimlessly scrolling LinkedIn and scrolled past a rare sighting. Actually who am I kidding? It wasn’t a rare sighting. It was something I’d actually never seen before, except for when I look at my own profile. I scrolled past a brown face with box braids wrapped up into a perfectly round top knot. I was less intrigued by her hair and more so by her headline–partnerships and alliances expert. There’s another Black person who works in partnerships.