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Five Reasons Why Frequent Training Keeps Employees Engaged

Clarity Consultants

However, one approach that’s nearly guaranteed to produce results is offering frequent training. Continuous access to training opportunities often does far more to boost engagement than employers expect. Here’s a look at five reasons why frequent training keeps employees engaged. In turn, engagement rises.

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How Companies Can Help Universities Train Tech Workers

Harvard Business

Companies across the economy require new tech workers who have the training in state-of-the art technologies so they can hit the ground running. A model that has been applied at universities such as Arizona State, the University of California San Diego, and Oregon State, and Purdue can help address this need.

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What Leaders Can Learn from Training Like an Olympic Archer

Harvard Business

The discipline of archery, with training that emphasizes purposeful practice, mindful focus, mental toughness, and adaptability, offers useful lessons for business leaders.

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3 Ways Training Can Be Used to Fill Learning Gaps in the Workplace

Clarity Consultants

New Hire Training Programs When many companies think about new hire training, they focus on broad onboarding needs. That usually includes basic introductions to the workplace, required safety training, mandatory cybersecurity courses, and similar topics that need to be covered with every incoming employee. Contact us today.

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How the Food Industry Is Using Cross-Training to Boost Service

Harvard Business

Cross-training employees on a variety of tasks can be a powerful tool for improving operations, as well as for attracting and retaining workers. When employees are cross-trained to perform a variety of both customer-facing and non-customer-facing tasks, they can adjust their work depending on demand and business needs.

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How to Uncover the Root Cause of Poor Performance

Consulting Matters

The most common go-to solution for any performance gap is to throw training at it. The truth is, while training is often necessary, it is NEVER sufficient. Is training provided? Have training been effective? Could they do it if their lives depended on it (without further training)? What is the required performance?

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Figuring Out Your Billing Rate as an Independent Consultant

Successful Independent Consulting

Factors that Impact Your Base Rate The 2x-3x estimate will give you a rough idea, but tweak your numbers up or down based on the following factors: Pedigree: Did you learn your craft at a consulting firm with formal training, such as Deloitte or Bain & Company?