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We’ve all been bombarded with the news that more people than ever began working from home due to the global pandemic. Even now as the pandemic is starting to recede, more and more employees are hoping they can continue working from home, even if only part time.
One major change in the workplace as a result of COVID-19 has been the rapid shift to remote work. This has created a bit of a “sink or swim” situation in which employers and employees alike had to figure out how to ensure the remote workforce remained productive and efficient while reducing virus transmission risks.
YouTube has developed quite the reputation among its users as a go-to, informal source for quick DIY lessons and how-tos. In fact, a 2017 survey from YouTube found that one in seven people now go to the video platform to solve a problem related to their job, studies, or hobbies.
Virtual training occurs via a virtual or simulated environment when learners and instructors or trainers are in different physical locations. And while virtual training environments typically allow for more flexible learning options (for both trainers and learners) and can be more cost-effective for organizations, there are a few disadvantages to virtual training you might want […]
In a modern workplace, so much of what employees do relies on software. And while there are plenty of programs like Microsoft Office that are more or less ubiquitous and widely used by virtually everyone, there are many other functions for which there are multiple options for software providers.