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To Train, or Not to Train?

Overnite Software

It’s clear that the benefits of employee training far outweigh the downsides, but for the sake of Shakespearean drama, let’s consider a few opposing factors that, if avoided, will help fend off a tragedy: Safety Risk Incompliance Legal Liability Decreased Productivity Disorganization.

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Gaming in Corporate Training: Asset or Liability for Employees?

TOPYX LMS

The question is, “Is engaging in serious games at work an asset or a liability for employees?” When eLearning is delivered via a learning management system (LMS), employees can get many of the same benefits of gaming listed earlier including stronger engagement and increased content retention – but without the liabilities.

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How Research Informs My Work

Experiencing eLearning

The explicit goal of the training is to keep the company out of court and reduce their legal liability. Plus, even on less-than-ideal projects, you can still use research to inform your writing and development. One of my current projects is compliance training.

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Tips for Starting to Freelance

Experiencing eLearning

Professional Liability Insurance. One thing I didn’t initially realize I needed is professional liability and errors and omissions (E&O) insurance. Now I know there will be delays and slow periods, so I’m building up clients so I’m not so beholden to one organization or another.

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Using Bass Ackward Design for Performer Support

Living in Learning

This distinction becomes a liability when we treat performer support as an add-on to training or as an after-the-fact development cycle rather than including it as part of our core design discipline. Knowing what to do…and being equipped [supported] to effectively do what needs done.

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Streamline Training Programs with Managed Learning Services

Infopro Learning

In addition, MLS providers aid in mitigating failures and protecting organizations from potential liabilities. MLS providers ensure that the training programs comply with regulatory requirements.

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Training Is Critical To Implementing Successful Safety Response Plans

eLearning Industry

That bridge can make the difference between effective behavior change and a nice idea that doesn’t go anywhere, or worse, is implemented badly and results in injury and increased liability. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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