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Workplace diversity training programs are everywhere, but their effectiveness varies widely

Diversity training's effectiveness varies significantly, with many programs failing to achieve meaningful organizational change and social understanding.

How Canva is training its middle managers to be better coaches

Canva's Leadership Academy addresses the leadership gaps among managers, offering a structured development program to enhance managerial skills and improve team dynamics.

To Build Better Compliance Training, Start With The Fundamentals

Focus on fostering a positive workplace culture to enhance compliance training effectiveness.

Workplace diversity training programs are everywhere, but their effectiveness varies widely

Diversity training's effectiveness varies significantly, with many programs failing to achieve meaningful organizational change and social understanding.

How Canva is training its middle managers to be better coaches

Canva's Leadership Academy addresses the leadership gaps among managers, offering a structured development program to enhance managerial skills and improve team dynamics.

To Build Better Compliance Training, Start With The Fundamentals

Focus on fostering a positive workplace culture to enhance compliance training effectiveness.
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#leadership-development

Companies spend more than $60 billion on leadership development annually. This is what they still get wrong

Choosing the right leadership development program is crucial for a company's success.

Training to lead: How to build leaders in your mortgage business

Strong leadership is essential in the mortgage industry to navigate change and empower teams.

Learning To Lead: Training Beyond The Title [eBook Release]

Nurturing leadership skills at all levels improves collaboration and empowers employees, enhancing organizational effectiveness.

Companies spend more than $60 billion on leadership development annually. This is what they still get wrong

Choosing the right leadership development program is crucial for a company's success.

Training to lead: How to build leaders in your mortgage business

Strong leadership is essential in the mortgage industry to navigate change and empower teams.

Learning To Lead: Training Beyond The Title [eBook Release]

Nurturing leadership skills at all levels improves collaboration and empowers employees, enhancing organizational effectiveness.
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LMS ROI: Measuring Costs And Benefits

Measuring LMS ROI is essential to gauge training program success and overall value delivered.
Understand all associated costs to maximize value from your LMS investment.

Should Mandatory Reporting be Eliminated?

Mandatory reporting laws are criticized for being biased, ineffective, and traumatic, particularly towards poor and marginalized families.
#elearning

10 Top AI-Powered Learning Platforms (LMS) for 2024

AI learning platforms utilize artificial intelligence to enhance eLearning, automate tasks, and personalize training experiences.

7 Theories Of Adult Learning That Will Transform Your eLearning And Training Techniques

Adult learning theories, particularly andragogy, are crucial for designing engaging and effective training programs for adult learners.

Unlocking Potential: How Different Training Delivery Methods Impact Employee Performance

The delivery method of training programs significantly impacts employee performance.
Training delivery methods include traditional classroom training, eLearning, and on-the-job training.

10 Top AI-Powered Learning Platforms (LMS) for 2024

AI learning platforms utilize artificial intelligence to enhance eLearning, automate tasks, and personalize training experiences.

7 Theories Of Adult Learning That Will Transform Your eLearning And Training Techniques

Adult learning theories, particularly andragogy, are crucial for designing engaging and effective training programs for adult learners.

Unlocking Potential: How Different Training Delivery Methods Impact Employee Performance

The delivery method of training programs significantly impacts employee performance.
Training delivery methods include traditional classroom training, eLearning, and on-the-job training.
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Powerhouse Project launches Pixel FC Academy to empower next generation of women in sports media

The Pixel FC Academy supports women pursuing careers in sports media by providing training and mentorship opportunities in a previously male-dominated industry.

SME business owners are 'overwhelmed' and feel they should know more - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Many SME leaders feel overwhelmed and lack knowledge, indicating a need for improved support and training.
#workforce-development

A US semiconductor industry in crisis needs a workforce that doesn't yet exist

Community colleges are essential for training a skilled workforce in the semiconductor industry, filling significant employment gaps.

BK Nonprofit Starts Workforce Training Program For Individuals with Criminal History

The program offers workplace training and employment to formerly incarcerated individuals in the healthcare sector.

Fiber Broadband Association Bundles Membership with OpTIC Path Workforce Training

The Fiber Broadband Association launched the OpTIC Path Membership Bundle to address the industry's workforce shortage and enhance training opportunities.

Top 10 Must-Have Skills For Future L&D Leaders

L&D managers are vital for fostering employee adaptability and engagement through tailored training and continuous program evaluation.

"We Need More Than Just Warm Bodies" - FBA Leader Talks Broadband Workforce

Training for the broadband workforce must start now to meet future demands, with a focus on comprehensive education.

Vermont Fiber Optic Apprenticeship for Workforce Training Up and Running

Vermont's Fiber Optic Apprenticeship Program addresses the urgent need for skilled labor in the growing broadband industry.

A US semiconductor industry in crisis needs a workforce that doesn't yet exist

Community colleges are essential for training a skilled workforce in the semiconductor industry, filling significant employment gaps.

BK Nonprofit Starts Workforce Training Program For Individuals with Criminal History

The program offers workplace training and employment to formerly incarcerated individuals in the healthcare sector.

Fiber Broadband Association Bundles Membership with OpTIC Path Workforce Training

The Fiber Broadband Association launched the OpTIC Path Membership Bundle to address the industry's workforce shortage and enhance training opportunities.

Top 10 Must-Have Skills For Future L&D Leaders

L&D managers are vital for fostering employee adaptability and engagement through tailored training and continuous program evaluation.

"We Need More Than Just Warm Bodies" - FBA Leader Talks Broadband Workforce

Training for the broadband workforce must start now to meet future demands, with a focus on comprehensive education.

Vermont Fiber Optic Apprenticeship for Workforce Training Up and Running

Vermont's Fiber Optic Apprenticeship Program addresses the urgent need for skilled labor in the growing broadband industry.
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Customer Education: Training Videos For Software Adoption

Customer education empowers clients to use products effectively, enhancing satisfaction and loyalty.

The deepfake dilemma: The importance of deepfake awareness training

Deepfakes represent a serious and emerging threat to enterprise security, necessitating awareness training to mitigate risks. Their realistic nature can easily mislead individuals.
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No degree? No problem. Inside Blackstone's ambitious plans to internally grow talent for its data centers and other portfolio companies

Blackstone is addressing the data-center labor shortage through training programs and internships as it invests heavily in AI infrastructure.
#technology-integration

Designing Training Programs To Address Gen Z's Reliance On Technology

Organizations must adapt training strategies to balance technology use and the development of soft skills for Gen Z.

Developing A Learning Culture: The Path To Learning Maturity

A learning culture evolves through 4 stages: Chalk & Talk, Brilliant Basics, Investors in People, and Future Gazers. Each stage represents different levels of learning maturity.

Designing Training Programs To Address Gen Z's Reliance On Technology

Organizations must adapt training strategies to balance technology use and the development of soft skills for Gen Z.

Developing A Learning Culture: The Path To Learning Maturity

A learning culture evolves through 4 stages: Chalk & Talk, Brilliant Basics, Investors in People, and Future Gazers. Each stage represents different levels of learning maturity.
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How effective is training people in developing countries to freelance online?

Online training can facilitate access to gig platforms but may not guarantee long-term economic benefits.
The rise of remote work presents opportunities for developing country workers to engage in freelancing opportunities.

Real estate school 'for the modern student': Reviewing AceableAgent

AceableAgent is recognized as the top real estate school for 2024, focusing on modern and flexible training methods.
#cybersecurity

Securing the future of your business through cybersecurity education and training

Human error is the largest cybersecurity risk, highlighting the importance of training and awareness programs for employees.

Gen Z, millennials are 'weak link' as AI fuels new cyberattack workplace threats

Younger generations show increased vulnerability to cyber threats due to AI sophistication.

Securing the future of your business through cybersecurity education and training

Human error is the largest cybersecurity risk, highlighting the importance of training and awareness programs for employees.

Gen Z, millennials are 'weak link' as AI fuels new cyberattack workplace threats

Younger generations show increased vulnerability to cyber threats due to AI sophistication.
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UWM launches BrokerX program to help train new originators

UWM's BrokerX program aims to train new mortgage originators efficiently and enhance wholesale lending growth.
The program offers structured licensing preparation without the need for individual broker training resources.

Crest secures FCDO funding to help overseas countries increase their cyber-readiness | Computer Weekly

UK's FCDO funds Crest's initiative, Crest Camp, to enhance cyber security capabilities in select countries until March 2025.
#artificial-intelligence

Salesforce to open new AI center in London as part of $4 billion UK investment

Salesforce is opening an artificial intelligence center in London to encourage industry collaboration and upskilling programs.

FPF Training Program 2024 - Main - Future of Privacy Forum

The FPF Training Program is essential for understanding data privacy and AI's impact on organizations.

Salesforce to open new AI center in London as part of $4 billion UK investment

Salesforce is opening an artificial intelligence center in London to encourage industry collaboration and upskilling programs.

FPF Training Program 2024 - Main - Future of Privacy Forum

The FPF Training Program is essential for understanding data privacy and AI's impact on organizations.
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#coaching

249: Fatigue: A deep dive into understanding it and revising workouts around it.

Fatigue has both physiological and psychological components that influence performance and well-being.

237: Medium Dig Cycle: When and why to purposefully dig a hole in training.

Digging a hole can be worthwhile for long-lasting gains
Scholar Program offers various courses and interactions for coaches education

249: Fatigue: A deep dive into understanding it and revising workouts around it.

Fatigue has both physiological and psychological components that influence performance and well-being.

237: Medium Dig Cycle: When and why to purposefully dig a hole in training.

Digging a hole can be worthwhile for long-lasting gains
Scholar Program offers various courses and interactions for coaches education
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Ukraine's military trains civilians in 'Test Week' to give a sense of war with Russia

Ukraine's military encourages civilian participation through training programs to boost conscription efforts amidst ongoing conflict with Russia.
#digital-transformation

Poynter/CPB's Digital Transformation Program provides the roadmap public media journalists need - Poynter

The Digital Transformation Program aids public media stations in developing audience-first, multi-platform strategies and operations through targeted training and coaching.

Why Digital Ability Trumps IQ

Research Highlight
How P&G assessed the digital marketing ability of its managers to achieve transformation success.In 2013, as fast-emerging digital technologies and channels were creating a sea change in consumer product marketing, A.G. Lafley, then CEO of Procter & Gamble, acted to ensure that the consumer packaged goods giant would not be left behind.

Poynter/CPB's Digital Transformation Program provides the roadmap public media journalists need - Poynter

The Digital Transformation Program aids public media stations in developing audience-first, multi-platform strategies and operations through targeted training and coaching.

Why Digital Ability Trumps IQ

Research Highlight
How P&G assessed the digital marketing ability of its managers to achieve transformation success.In 2013, as fast-emerging digital technologies and channels were creating a sea change in consumer product marketing, A.G. Lafley, then CEO of Procter & Gamble, acted to ensure that the consumer packaged goods giant would not be left behind.
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Secure software development education report from the Linux Foundation | App Developer Magazine

Urgent need for formalized industry education and training programs in secure software development.

Meet Me At ILTACON: Hotshot - GenAI Training For The Legal Industry

Legal professionals need to be trained on generative AI tools and underlying technology to stay competitive in the evolving legal industry.

You'll Never Guess One Of The Most In-Demand Skills Of The Next Decade

Emotional intelligence is a critical component of successful L&D strategies, enhancing communication, teamwork, and adaptability.

3 skills women need to succeed in the future of work

Organizations often fall short in truly empowering women in the workplace by providing only surface-level training and not addressing the need for hard skills development.

How to help grad student instructors develop a teaching style (opinion)

Graduate students impact undergraduates' education by teaching, grading, mentoring, and designing courses.
Training programs for graduate student teaching assistants focus on pedagogy, but often lack guidance on developing a distinct teaching style.

Robins Kaplan's Managing Partner Shares Insights On What It's Like To Work At A True Trial Firm

Trial-focused firms invest in extensive training and opportunities for lawyers at all levels to participate actively in trial proceedings.

238: When workouts don't work: The art of the audible

When a workout goes wrong, it's essential to be adaptable and make adjustments in real-time for optimal results.
#learning-and-development

Learning With Purpose: The Benefits Of AI Analytics

AI unlocks insights in Learning & Development.
AI analytics enhance engagement and personalization in training.

Twenty-First Century Insights On Unforgettable Workplace Learning Experiences

Regularly review L&D initiatives for continuous improvement in workplace learning.
Modern advancements in L&D highlight the importance of enhancing organizational learning beyond traditional methods.

Identifying And Developing Learning Ideas: Exploring Different Types Of Learning Programs

Developing different types of learning programs can enhance L&D performance by offering personalized services and expanding team skills.

Learning With Purpose: The Benefits Of AI Analytics

AI unlocks insights in Learning & Development.
AI analytics enhance engagement and personalization in training.

Twenty-First Century Insights On Unforgettable Workplace Learning Experiences

Regularly review L&D initiatives for continuous improvement in workplace learning.
Modern advancements in L&D highlight the importance of enhancing organizational learning beyond traditional methods.

Identifying And Developing Learning Ideas: Exploring Different Types Of Learning Programs

Developing different types of learning programs can enhance L&D performance by offering personalized services and expanding team skills.
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Resident-to-resident aggression common in assisted living | Cornell Chronicle

One in six assisted living residents face aggression monthly, mostly affecting dementia patients despite expectations of better conditions than nursing homes.

12 Best SaaS Learning Management Systems (LMS) for 2024

Choosing the best SaaS LMS is crucial for effective training programs, with options catering to different needs and preferences.

A 4-point road map for individuals transitioning to manager

Transitioning to a manager role requires cultivating essential skills like emotional intelligence, empathy, and vision, as well as understanding organizational dynamics and industry trends.

AWS cuts several hundred jobs to tackle 'inefficiency' as customer cloud cost-cutting continues | Computer Weekly

AWS is cutting jobs, affecting tech and sales staff.
The company is outsourcing training programs and focusing more on self-study certifications.

Top LMS Platforms With The Best AI Tools For Training And Education In 2024

AI LMS tools combine Machine Learning technology with learning management features for personalized learning experiences.
AI LMS platforms streamline content creation, personalize learning experiences, and provide valuable data insights.

Microsoft inks pact to train Singapore SMBs in AI

Microsoft partners in Singapore to drive AI adoption among SMBs
Training programs launched for SMBs to enhance AI skills
#professional-development

Are You Giving Gen Z What They Want From Their Employers? | Entrepreneur

Employers must enhance training to support Gen Z workers' transition into the workforce.

Interview: How a fundraiser became more data-savvy | Computer Weekly

Charities in the UK are losing out on funding due to poor data management.
Training programs like the Data-Driven Professional Programme are helping charity professionals enhance their data skills.

Are You Giving Gen Z What They Want From Their Employers? | Entrepreneur

Employers must enhance training to support Gen Z workers' transition into the workforce.

Interview: How a fundraiser became more data-savvy | Computer Weekly

Charities in the UK are losing out on funding due to poor data management.
Training programs like the Data-Driven Professional Programme are helping charity professionals enhance their data skills.
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New Bills Want to Regulate, Restrict E-bike Riding - Streetsblog California

Assemblymember Tasha Boerner has introduced a bill that would require e-bike riders to be at least twelve years old and have a driver's license or state-issued ID.
E-bike licensing requirements may lead to racial profiling and reduce ridership, hindering efforts to fight climate change.

Skills and Insights for First-Time Managers

Management requires a range of orthogonal skills that require specific training
New managers can benefit from prescriptive guidelines and patterns to reduce cognitive load and provide a clear way of doing things
#people

Canada's job market shakes off recession fears, with 150,000 jobs added in January | CBC News

Canada's economy added 150,000 jobs in January, blowing past expectations for the second month in a row.Statistics Canada reported Friday that most of the jobs more than 120,000 were of the full-time variety.Canada's economy added 150,000 jobs last month, Statistics Canada reported Friday.(Anis Heydari/CBC) The gains come on the heels of an initial report of more than 100,000 jobs in December, a report that the data agency later revised down to just 69,000.

Ukrainian troops will travel to Oklahoma to learn to operate the Patriot missile system.

WASHINGTON Ukrainian troops are heading to the United States soon for training on the Patriot missile system, defense officials said on Tuesday, in what would be an unusual case of Ukrainians being trained on American soil.The training will take place in Fort Sill, Okla., said the officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

Is a Hybrid Workplace the Right Move for Your Small Business? - NerdWallet

For small businesses facing challenges in recruiting and retaining a talented workforce, a hybrid workplace may be a solution.Offering a mix of in-office and remote work provides employees greater flexibility and can benefit employers in several ways.Many small businesses have embraced the option of a flexible workplace, according to an American Express online survey of small businesses from September 2022, which found that 49% of respondents were offering hybrid and remote work options.

Canada's job market shakes off recession fears, with 150,000 jobs added in January | CBC News

Canada's economy added 150,000 jobs in January, blowing past expectations for the second month in a row.Statistics Canada reported Friday that most of the jobs more than 120,000 were of the full-time variety.Canada's economy added 150,000 jobs last month, Statistics Canada reported Friday.(Anis Heydari/CBC) The gains come on the heels of an initial report of more than 100,000 jobs in December, a report that the data agency later revised down to just 69,000.

Ukrainian troops will travel to Oklahoma to learn to operate the Patriot missile system.

WASHINGTON Ukrainian troops are heading to the United States soon for training on the Patriot missile system, defense officials said on Tuesday, in what would be an unusual case of Ukrainians being trained on American soil.The training will take place in Fort Sill, Okla., said the officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

Is a Hybrid Workplace the Right Move for Your Small Business? - NerdWallet

For small businesses facing challenges in recruiting and retaining a talented workforce, a hybrid workplace may be a solution.Offering a mix of in-office and remote work provides employees greater flexibility and can benefit employers in several ways.Many small businesses have embraced the option of a flexible workplace, according to an American Express online survey of small businesses from September 2022, which found that 49% of respondents were offering hybrid and remote work options.
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SUNY Downstate hosts talk on colonial legacy in neurosurgery * Brooklyn Paper

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University held a talk on the racist legacy left by the colonial mindset that continues to harm neurosurgical outcomes for Black communities, both in the United States and around the globe.Gathered at the Flatbush school's campus, SUNY Downstate's Division of Neurosurgery Chief Ernest Barthélemy, along with Claire Karekezi, a trained neurosurgeon currently practicing in Rwanda, gave their perspectives on the ways in which the history of colonialism has left major disparities in public health outcomes that disproportionately harm non-white citizens in western nations.
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David Haaf to Take the Helm for the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association, (IDDBA),'s Executive Committee is proud to announce the appointment of David Haaf as the associations' new President and CEO.Haaf brings over 30 years of retail foodservice and culinary experience to the trade association.Haaf's most recent position was Vice-President of Foodservice & Starbucks Operations for Abingdon, VA based K-VA-T Food Stores Inc.
"After a nationwide search, David's talents, experience, and dedication to the dairy, deli, bakery industries made him the clear choice to be the next leader of the association, "said Dominique Delugeau, IDDBA's Board Chair.

Good Morning, News: The Role of Fire in Fire Safety, an Exit Interview with Top Homeless Service Director, and Biden Pardons Turkeys

The Mercury provides news and fun every single day-but your help is essential.If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us.Thanks for your support!Morning, Portland!We might actually see some rain today and a high in the low 50s.

David Haaf to Take the Helm for the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association, (IDDBA),'s Executive Committee is proud to announce the appointment of David Haaf as the associations' new President and CEO.Haaf brings over 30 years of retail foodservice and culinary experience to the trade association.Haaf's most recent position was Vice-President of Foodservice & Starbucks Operations for Abingdon, VA based K-VA-T Food Stores Inc.
"After a nationwide search, David's talents, experience, and dedication to the dairy, deli, bakery industries made him the clear choice to be the next leader of the association, "said Dominique Delugeau, IDDBA's Board Chair.

Good Morning, News: The Role of Fire in Fire Safety, an Exit Interview with Top Homeless Service Director, and Biden Pardons Turkeys

The Mercury provides news and fun every single day-but your help is essential.If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us.Thanks for your support!Morning, Portland!We might actually see some rain today and a high in the low 50s.
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Labour plans curbs on firms hiring foreign workers

Labour's plan aims to reduce reliance on overseas workers by improving training for British workers in key sectors.

Solar jobs are in high demand and have a low barrier to entry - now is the time to break into the industry

Demand for solar jobs is increasing due to clean-energy goals and government incentives, providing accessible opportunities with on-the-job training.

Webinar: Global Next-Gen AI Engineer Career Roadmap

Join the free webinar to explore AI engineering career opportunities and the Post Graduate Program in AI And Machine Learning by Purdue University Online and Simplilearn.

Training Diverse Stakeholder Groups: Understanding Extended Enterprise Learning Challenges

Extended enterprise learning focuses on training external stakeholders, enhancing collaboration, and driving mutual success.
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TikTok Announces Support Programs for Retailers in the App

TikTok announced funding and training initiatives to support retailers, especially women-owned and LGBTQIA+ businesses.

Hedge fund talent schools are looking for the perfect trader

Top hedge funds develop top talent by transforming promising analysts into exceptional performers through rigorous training programs.
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