It may not seem like working in an office environment would pose many dangers to personal safety. However, if the proper ergonomic procedures are not used, employees can develop and suffer from serious long-term injuries that can affect their day-to-day lives. Simple ergonomic techniques such as adjusting your seat to the correct level, using footrests,… Read more »
Interested in testing the elearning waters? Want to try the unique OpenSesame buying process without actually having to buy anything? Have a couple of minutes to pick up a new skill? If your answer to any or all of these questions is, “Yes!” you’ll be pleased to know that OpenSesame has a number of FREE… Read more »
If you’re an elearning buyer, you’re used to frustration, inflexibility and negotiation. You’re used to seeing licenses you’ve paid for go to waste because circumstances changed or schedules got in the way – and you’re not used to vendors who say “yes”. It’s OpenSesame’s goal to make elearning work for you, with flexible purchasing and… Read more »
Hazardous materials, also known as HAZMAT, are present in numerous professions. What seems to be an ordinary product might be flammable, toxic, or even explosive. It is essential for professionals in environments where they may encounter hazardous materials to receive adequate training on handling dangerous goods. Though one might only be responsible for a specific… Read more »
If you’re a seller in the OpenSesame elearning marketplace, no doubt you want to know how your courses are selling. OpenSesame’s dashboard provides real-time sales data to help you understand what’s selling, when. Viewing Sales Data Start by logging into OpenSesame and clicking “My Account” in the top right of the navigation bar. This is… Read more »
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” —Maya Angelou eLearning courses provide opportunity to create simulated learning environments, where learners can experiment safely and demonstrate skills. Immersive eLearning environments emotionally engage learners by adding verbal and nonverbal… Read more »
Budgets are tight so companies must find ways to trim expenses. My goal is for businesses to build training courses that operate within their means while still reaching company goals. My research finds the use of animated characters can help businesses achieve their learning objectives while cutting costs. While the term “animated characters” has a… Read more »
It is no secret that our economy is not the same as it was 10 years ago. With soaring unemployment rates accompanied with no shortage of qualified workers looking for jobs, the job market can feel like a war zone. In this day and age you can’t afford to be passive and hope that an… Read more »
Is your company running on outdated software? More than 30 percent of people across the United States are still running Windows XP even though it came out more than 10 years ago. Companies are almost as far behind. Many are still using software like Microsoft Office 2003 – they’re aware that it is outdated, but… Read more »
Stephen R. Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is an international bestseller – bringing a framework for positive change and effectiveness to readers’ personal and professional lives. The OpenSesame team is no different. At the OpenSesame office, we meet every Friday to discuss The 7 Habits – focusing on how we develop as… Read more »
Thousands of courses, instantly Employee Development Regulation Compliance Business Growth Taking Charge of Your Life by FranklinCovey Take charge of your life with insights from FranklinCovey Help employees set and achieve goals Enable your organization to overcome challenges Improve employees’ ability to lead change Starting at $7.99 Top business courses Leadership Development Conflict Resolution… Read more »
OpenSesame is pleased to announce that the OpenSesame catalog now features personal change and business skills courses from FranklinCovey, the world-renowned leadership, business and personal effectiveness training experts. Ninety percent of Fortune 100 companies rely on FranklinCovey to train their employees in leadership, strategy execution, individual effectiveness, and customer loyalty. With more than 25 years… Read more »
As a manager or supervisor, it is important that your employees feel safe and comfortable in the workplace. Workplace harassment can be a substantial problem for everyday business operations and can lead to expensive lawsuits if not properly handled by management. The OpenSesame marketplace offers a wide range of effective workplace harassment training courses and… Read more »
Promote sustainability! Go green! When a business wants to take steps to become more sustainable, where do they turn? Most companies understand the benefits of ‘going green’ – both for their bottom line, and the welfare of their employees and the environment. But where can companies go to receive high-quality sustainability information that they can… Read more »
Thousands of courses, instantly Employee Development Regulation Compliance Business Growth Microsoft Word 2010 Level 1, Lesson 1 by Sonic Performance Support Get employees up to speed with Microsoft Word 2010 Help employees use essential software Reduce downtime spent with tech support Make sure your documents look professional Starting at $3.48 Top desktop applications courses… Read more »
OpenSesame is excited to announce our panel of expert course reviewers. In April, we began our search for elearning experts to help analyze our catalog and give us their expert opinions on the libraries of courses in the OpenSesame marketplace. The team we selected reflects experienced perspectives on elearning, from content creation to instructor development.… Read more »
The Christmas lights have been put away for a while and we’re opening the windows instead of turning up the heat, but the summer is no time to ignore fire hazards in the workplace. Some of the most common reasons fires start in the summer are: Cooking indoors Grilling outside 4th of July fireworks Air… Read more »
Does your business operate in California? Do you have more than 50 employees? Yes? Then you are subject to California AB 1825, which requires you to provide sexual harassment prevention training to your employees. AB 1825 in California states that companies with more than 50 employees must provide two hours of sexual harassment prevention training for managers… Read more »
Thousands of courses, instantly Employee Development Regulation Compliance Business Growth Focusing on Your Key Priorities by Cegos Help employees prioritize their work Help employees evaluate competing tasks against organizational goals Enable employees to use time effectively Available in 11 languages Starting at $39.20 Top business courses Mastering Coaching Conflict Resolution Presentation Skills Top free… Read more »
Between safeguarding employees’ well-being, protecting workplace morale, minimizing insurance risks and complying with federal regulations, providing employees with safety training is essential. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) is the federal regulatory agency responsible for establishing and enforcing guidelines for workplace safety. OSHA promulgates regulations to protect employee safety, including 10-hour and 30-hour… Read more »
