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Some Companies Are Asking Employees to Pay for Training to Increase Buy-in. But Does It Work?

Success

You make it through hurdle after hurdle, from multiple interviews to onboarding, and you are ready to start training. And then, you are asked to sign a Training Repayment Agreement Provisions (TRAPs) agreement. And as sketchy as the name sounds, you do it because, well, you need a job!

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Shifting the Mindset Around Learning at Work

Eat Your Career

Obviously, this person had some bad experiences with workplace training. And this got me thinking…There are actually a lot of misconceptions about learning in the workplace. Unfortunately, a lot of people have had bad learning experiences at work. Some training is downright boring and irrelevant. That’s true.

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Elevating Your Role As An Executive Assistant

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This gives you an overview of the whole category of technology tools, the expertise to speak to specific programs and how you use them, and then the confidence to learn a new program within that category when needed. Continual Growth and Learning Embrace a growth mindset by continually seeking opportunities for professional development.

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Apprenticeships Are Making a Comeback—Here’s Why

Success

The term “apprentice” might conjure up images of blacksmiths training young teens in the “olden days,” or maybe former President Donald Trump on the 2004 premiere of the show by the same name. Apprentices are generally those who are new to a field and interested in learning more about the specifics of how to do a certain job within it.

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Could Artificial Intelligence Eliminate Internships?

Allwork

From a strict cost-benefit analysis, training a revolving door of new employees who may or may not work out is exponentially more expensive than training a localized AI system that continues learning as it handles tasks. Doing so helps workers stand out, learn specialized skills, and further their careers.

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Unlocking Resilience: 3 Tips for Business Continuity Planning

Success

Andresen says you also need to train and exercise the plan—starting at the top. Staff training and exercising the plan allows everyone to learn what to do and what could go wrong. Don’t see it as a cost or chore—it’s an opportunity,” she explains. Agility promotes creativity and growth.

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The Secret Tool Every Workplace Needs to Thrive in 2024

Allwork

The focus on the physical workspace, or “place,” is significant, considering it’s the second-largest fixed cost for most companies. Getting “place” right is key. In this consideration of place, we must keep a keen focus on the essential element: people, who represent the largest fixed cost for many businesses.

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