Like anything else, soft skills can be learned. The importance of soft skills training cannot be stressed enough. The interpersonal skills you gain throughout life will not only...
Close rates are at the front of every salesperson’s mind whenever pitching to a prospect. These are what track your progress and define your success. If you want...
From corporate training sessions to children’s online schooling during the pandemic, we have become very familiar with eLearning—the process of passing along knowledge and training via...
One of the most important skills for a manager to possess is the ability to have difficult conversations. For managers to train to have these conversations,...
The idea of workplace conflict can make even the most seasoned HR professional sweat. This is because we have an overwhelmingly negative view of conflict—it is...
As companies and local governments began relaxing COVID-19 restrictions, organizations around the world prepared for a “return to work,” undoing remote work and work from home...
Although there is a growing recognition among executives and HR managers of the importance of diversity in the workplace, less than 10 percent of those surveyed...
Attracting and retaining employees in a tight job market requires creativity, competitive data, and empathy. Having insights into the problems, concerns, and aspirations of today’s job...
Regardless of which side of the table you’re on, salary negotiations are tough and can be quite nerve-wracking. As an HR professional, it is challenging to...
Although most human resources professionals have one or more associates they can team up with on projects, some are saddled with the sole responsibility of handling...
From corporate training sessions to children’s online schooling during the pandemic, we have become very familiar with eLearning—the process of passing along knowledge and training via...
Job interviews can be a tricky balancing act. On the one hand, you don’t want to ask the same questions candidates have heard in countless interviews...
Training programs can be hefty investments for companies of all sizes, but the general consensus is that training is important, and thus, worth taking the time...
As HR professionals are well aware, hiring and training new employees is often more costly than upskilling current ones. A 2020 U.S. Bureau of Labor report...
According to Pew Research, 62% of the workers they polled who hold bachelor’s degrees say they can do their work from home. The COVID-19 pandemic forced...
The COVID-19 pandemic flipped almost every single industry on its head. Even the few sectors of the business world that made money due to the pandemic...
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated many workplace trends that were already developing before the coronavirus changed the world. Perhaps the biggest trend was in remote and distributed...
Once much of corporate training moved to online platforms, businesses everywhere found themselves hungry for the kind of personal interactions that virtual training often lacks. Enter...
The events of the past year have prompted many businesses to examine their diversity and inclusion policies closely. Corporate America is now undertaking a widespread and...
As large portions of the workforce return to in-office settings, organizations around the world are still grappling with the challenges of COVID-19 and the rise of...
The idea of workplace conflict can make even the most seasoned HR professional sweat. This is because we have an overwhelmingly negative view of conflict—it is...
Although there is a growing recognition among executives and HR managers of the importance of diversity in the workplace, less than 10 percent of those surveyed...
The remote or hybrid workplace has become a reality for many companies today. This trend is likely to continue as more companies look to reduce costs...
As the world gains more control over the Covid-19 pandemic and begins to reopen, companies are evaluating their long-term plans, with many shifting toward a hybrid...
The worst problems in the workplace are often those people do not recognize while they are happening. One of the most infamous examples is “unconscious bias,”...
A new legal precedent was established this past September which adds another layer of meaning to the concept of “reasonable accommodation.” It all began in March...
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many companies conduct business. To mitigate the spread of the virus, more employees are now working from home than...
It’s no secret that the IT sector is undergoing a paradigm shift to cloud computing, which has created new opportunities and challenges for IT professionals. Cloud...
One way to work with your brain, instead of against it, is to engage in microlearning practices. In this blog, explore how microlearning works, as well as how it can increase your productivity.
This is an exciting time! You have decided to implement a Learning Management System (LMS) or update an outdated one. Your employees will no doubt benefit greatly, but they may have some questions for management, especially at first.
It’s important to remember when planning to keep your organization safe from cyberattacks that it’s not just your wellbeing that’s at risk—you likely have lots of...
At KnowledgeCity, we work hard to help our community however we can. There have been many business disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and we are...
In November 2018, 3,230,063 health care records were exposed, stolen or disclosed without permission, according to the HIPAA Journal. Despite efforts to protect medical records and...
Sexual harassment and assault headline in the news every day. The Me Too movement fueled organizations to address and train employees to understand what sexual harassment...
As artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning continues rapidly evolving to meet the demands of an increasingly technological world, many are questioning what these developments mean...
The COVID-19 pandemic completely changed the world of work and the way people think about careers. Everything we knew was uprooted, upended, and no longer part...
Burnout is a legitimate and alarming problem for companies in every industry, but it may be especially acute in HR professionals. When you’re an HR professional,...
Ask ten different people on the street–or in the office–about HR departments, and you’re likely to hear about ten different HR stereotypes. There are some things...
In Human Resources, employee engagement is an extremely important standard to aim for because it’s a catalyst for both business and professional growth. Engaged employees are...
When it comes to engaging in professional development and learning, there are many ways we can push ourselves to learn more. Much of our current workplace...
Compliance is a company’s commitment to creating policies and procedures to ensure all team members are demonstrating work practices and personal interactions within the confines of...
Most offices and businesses use employee bulletin boards for posting important notices and announcements, but often these boards are not used to their maximum potential. With...
As companies grow, mass communication becomes more important, but also more challenging. Employee newsletters are great ways to reach all members of a company. And email...
Is the sexual harassment training program in your workplace actually producing results? Or are your employees simply sitting through it to check off a box for...
From corporate training sessions to children’s online schooling during the pandemic, we have become very familiar with eLearning—the process of passing along knowledge and training via...
When you’re new to the world of human resources, you must act as a sponge soaking in everything around you. This can get overwhelming and exhausting...
While self-directed learning in the workplace is not a new trend, it has become more widely used as HR professionals shift their focus toward developing a...
As HR professionals are well aware, hiring and training new employees is often more costly than upskilling current ones. A 2020 U.S. Bureau of Labor report...
As technology continues to evolve more rapidly than human beings, the number of workers who are familiar with the technology gets smaller and smaller. When most...
The COVID-19 pandemic flipped almost every single industry on its head. Even the few sectors of the business world that made money due to the pandemic...
Once much of corporate training moved to online platforms, businesses everywhere found themselves hungry for the kind of personal interactions that virtual training often lacks. Enter...
From corporate training sessions to children’s online schooling during the pandemic, we have become very familiar with eLearning—the process of passing along knowledge and training via...
One of the most important skills for a manager to possess is the ability to have difficult conversations. For managers to train to have these conversations,...
As companies and local governments began relaxing COVID-19 restrictions, organizations around the world prepared for a “return to work,” undoing remote work and work from home...
The Great Resignation. You’ve definitely heard of it. You are also likely aware that the current workforce and job market are like nothing we have ever...
When the word “millennials” comes up in HR situations, it can sometimes be construed as “employees that are new to the workforce.” Today, this is far...
As we face job flux and a rapidly changing workforce, it is important that leaders think critically about what makes work environments healthy, functional, and attractive...
Attracting and retaining employees in a tight job market requires creativity, competitive data, and empathy. Having insights into the problems, concerns, and aspirations of today’s job...
How challenging will it be for employers to accommodate the job expectations of Generation Z? As a steady influx of recent college graduates continues to enter...
As a seasoned HR pro, you already know that competition is fierce for finding qualified job candidates and getting them to apply online. But according to...
Employee turnover is a natural part of business. As much as we wish great talent would stay forever, many eventually move on to pursue new opportunities....
Generations ago, it was much more common for people to spend their entire working career with one company. They would apply for an entry-level position, work...
The idea of workplace conflict can make even the most seasoned HR professional sweat. This is because we have an overwhelmingly negative view of conflict—it is...
Although there is a growing recognition among executives and HR managers of the importance of diversity in the workplace, less than 10 percent of those surveyed...
The remote or hybrid workplace has become a reality for many companies today. This trend is likely to continue as more companies look to reduce costs...
As the world gains more control over the Covid-19 pandemic and begins to reopen, companies are evaluating their long-term plans, with many shifting toward a hybrid...
The worst problems in the workplace are often those people do not recognize while they are happening. One of the most infamous examples is “unconscious bias,”...
A new legal precedent was established this past September which adds another layer of meaning to the concept of “reasonable accommodation.” It all began in March...
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many companies conduct business. To mitigate the spread of the virus, more employees are now working from home than...
Employee retention is a hot topic in the world of business. As companies are constantly searching for new ways to keep their employees happy and engaged,...
Since most work-related communications are handled via email, it seems like we are all checking our inboxes constantly: before bed, during meals, and even in the...
How can HR managers reduce employee burnout? That’s a pressing question that needs an urgent answer. In recent times, the increase in employee burnout has become...
A lot has changed in the workplace as the effects of the global coronavirus pandemic have been felt worldwide. It’s important not to let fears, anxieties...
One of the most important skills for a manager to possess is the ability to have difficult conversations. For managers to train to have these conversations,...
Regardless of which side of the table you’re on, salary negotiations are tough and can be quite nerve-wracking. As an HR professional, it is challenging to...
Although most human resources professionals have one or more associates they can team up with on projects, some are saddled with the sole responsibility of handling...
As an HR professional, you’re probably already familiar with the importance of creating a great first impression for your employees. However, when it comes to virtual...
We spend an increasingly large amount of time online these days, personally and professionally. At the end of 2021, Ladders projected that 25% of all jobs...
There is always a need for those who have premium problem-solving skills in the workplace. The 2020 Future of Jobs report by the World Economic Forum...
When tech solutions, especially online solutions and apps, first rose as a core part of modern business, a term was used to describe employees ready for...
Developing the talent, skills and leadership potential of your top employees is an ongoing process that involves self-reflection on the part of the staff member, guidance...
Each and every day is a new opportunity for learning and developing, and here at KnowledgeCity, we are dedicated to providing the tools your organization needs...
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated many workplace trends that were already developing before the coronavirus changed the world. Perhaps the biggest trend was in remote and distributed...
When schools and daycare facilities closed during the pandemic, parents found themselves juggling work, teaching and parenting. Some of these facilities have reopened, but there still are a lot of steps that companies and HR managers can take to support remote employees who are also parents.
Good leadership requires more than just decisiveness and intelligence. In turbulent times, leaders and managers need to be well-equipped with practical tools to use their emotional intelligence and support others.
Explore ways in which employers can foster inclusivity, diversity and respect with their remote workforce in order to minimize chaos and maximize productivity.
One way to work with your brain, instead of against it, is to engage in microlearning practices. In this blog, explore how microlearning works, as well as how it can increase your productivity.
If there was ever a year to keep morale high, it’s 2020. During this global pandemic that continues to shut down businesses, force layoffs and disrupt...
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One of the most important skills for a manager to possess is the ability to have difficult conversations. For managers to train to have these conversations,...
Regardless of which side of the table you’re on, salary negotiations are tough and can be quite nerve-wracking. As an HR professional, it is challenging to...
Although most human resources professionals have one or more associates they can team up with on projects, some are saddled with the sole responsibility of handling...
As an HR professional, you’re probably already familiar with the importance of creating a great first impression for your employees. However, when it comes to virtual...
We spend an increasingly large amount of time online these days, personally and professionally. At the end of 2021, Ladders projected that 25% of all jobs...
There is always a need for those who have premium problem-solving skills in the workplace. The 2020 Future of Jobs report by the World Economic Forum...
When tech solutions, especially online solutions and apps, first rose as a core part of modern business, a term was used to describe employees ready for...
Developing the talent, skills and leadership potential of your top employees is an ongoing process that involves self-reflection on the part of the staff member, guidance...
Each and every day is a new opportunity for learning and developing, and here at KnowledgeCity, we are dedicated to providing the tools your organization needs...
The idea of workplace conflict can make even the most seasoned HR professional sweat. This is because we have an overwhelmingly negative view of conflict—it is...
Although there is a growing recognition among executives and HR managers of the importance of diversity in the workplace, less than 10 percent of those surveyed...
The remote or hybrid workplace has become a reality for many companies today. This trend is likely to continue as more companies look to reduce costs...
As the world gains more control over the Covid-19 pandemic and begins to reopen, companies are evaluating their long-term plans, with many shifting toward a hybrid...
The worst problems in the workplace are often those people do not recognize while they are happening. One of the most infamous examples is “unconscious bias,”...
A new legal precedent was established this past September which adds another layer of meaning to the concept of “reasonable accommodation.” It all began in March...
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many companies conduct business. To mitigate the spread of the virus, more employees are now working from home than...
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