Friday, May 18, 2012 - 10:54
, By Alex Raymond

No training program that can be successful without quality contents. When companies pay for training programs, they do so expecting quality contents that will educate their employees. E-learning contents are always qualitative and informative. It is for this very reason that many top companies are choosing e-learning contents for their employees.

Friday, May 11, 2012 - 07:28
, By Alex Raymond

When it comes to a tight budget, one of the first things that many companies cut is the training budget. Unfortunately, to keep employees working effectively and efficiently it is important to ensure they are fully trained and capable of doing their job. That’s where online training programs can help.

Though many companies view the cost of training as an unwarranted expense, it can cost you more if you put untrained employees to work. Instead, consider how much you can save by utilizing online training programs.

Friday, May 4, 2012 - 04:19
, By Alex Raymond

In today’s economy, it is important to stay on top of things. You have been doing OK, but decided to upgrade some of your software. Now how do you go about getting everyone trained and on the same page? There are many companies that offer training downtown, or by coming in and giving in house seminars to several departments at a time. Do you know if all your employees are getting the same level of training? Are there variations in the training? With some software, it does not take very much to make a small variation into a big difference.

Sunday, April 29, 2012 - 11:37
, By Alex Raymond

Do you want to train your employees, but you don’t want to sink money into costly seminars? Does productivity suffer when you send employees offsite? Online training programs may be the solution for you.

What are the benefits to online training?

Friday, April 20, 2012 - 06:03
, By Alex Raymond

Becoming knowledgeable about basic investment expertise is not just for those in the financial field. Financial knowledge, investment knowledge can add to an individual’s resume across several fields in the workplace. There are budgets, the need to be aware of the financial situation locally and world-wide.

Friday, April 13, 2012 - 04:18
, By Alex Raymond

Regardless of what your idea is, if you want senior management to take you seriously, you need to be prepared before presenting your ideas. That means when it comes to incorporating e-learning, or any other new idea into your company culture, you need support from upper management.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 - 06:40
, By Alex Raymond

The government of Hong Kong announced new changes to its Anti-Money Laundering regime, effective 1 April 2012 (the start of fiscal 2012/2013).   Formally know as Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (Financial Institutions) Ordinance, the new legislation covers anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures for financial institutions.

E-Learning analysis
Wednesday, November 30, 2011 - 03:38
, By Alex Raymond

I sat in on a webinar today run by Josh Bersin, CEO of Bersin & Associates, one of the major research firms in the areas of human resources and training and development. Over the last ten years, Josh has built up a large following thanks to his diligent research, careful analysis and prescient insight into the current state (and future) of human capital. His work is used by buyers and vendors of HRMS tools, learning management systems, talent management systems, collaboration suites and more.

Saturday, October 29, 2011 - 05:29
, By Alex Raymond

SkillSoft, the biggest e-learning company in the world, recently acquired ElementK from its parent company, NIIT.  That's great news for customers of e-learning courses everywhere - let me explain why.

When SkillSoft and ElementK come together, customers of both companies get access to even more high-quality e-learning courses.  The combined catalog of these two companies is thousands of e-learning courses, books, resources and educational videos.  The breadth and depth of the offering are simply unmatched.

Wednesday, October 5, 2011 - 06:16
, By Alex Raymond

I am down at the ElementK global partner conference in Rochester, NY and learning a ton about the great offerings that ElementK has for IT professionals around the world.  There are courses for all sorts of IT professionals including network admins, coders, QA and even desktop applications.