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  • 5 Minutes of reading

    Published on 27 March 2022.

    How to Re-engage Your Workforce - Retail Focus

    In times of significant change, with huge challenges put upon the retail sector in recent years, it's no wonder some companies and employees are ending up burnt out and disengaged. Now is the time to recognise this change and put steps in place to reengage the workforce, supporting the development of a resilient team. Resilience, often an overlooked quality, is essential in ensuring employees can cope (and thrive) when times are tough.


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  • 6 Minutes of reading

    Published on 28 February 2022.

    Learning culture: employee engagement and the employee experience

    This is the third article in our series on learning culture. This article talks about the importance of employee engagement and a positive employee experience and how they relate to a strong learning culture. To see the previous two posts, visit: Building a learning culture – an interview with DR Nigel Paine and What is a learning culture?


  • 10 Minutes of reading

    Published on 25 February 2022.

    How to build a skills development plan?

    A skills development plan is a must-have for any business looking to help its employees maximise their potential. After all, the success of any organisation is predicated on the abilities of its staff. By helping them to grow, you’re also investing in the future of your company.


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    Published on 24 February 2022.

    How to engage learners online with an LXP

    Nowadays, it’s almost impossible to imagine training your employees without using some kind of online platform. To help ensure the best possible results, many companies have already turned to learning experience platforms (LXPs), while others are still considering making the switch.


  • 6 Minutes of reading

    Published on 24 February 2022.

    Learning methods on an LXP

    A learning experience platform (LXP) is a game-changer for any company looking to increase employee engagement with training courses. What’s so great about LXPs? Well, for starters, they give you access to a range of high-quality teaching methods that are proven to boost participation and foster new skills.


  • 6 Minutes of reading

    Published on 24 February 2022.

    Social learning on a learning experience platform (LXP)

    Plenty of questions still surround the way we, as humans, learn new skills. There’s no doubt, however, that our interactions with others play a key role in this process. This principle lies at the heart of how learning experience platforms (LXPs) work.


  • 5 Minutes of reading

    Published on 24 February 2022.

    LMS vs LXP : what are the differences?

    Decided to wave goodbye to traditional training methods and step into the future with digitised training? There are two software options available: a Learning Management System (LMS) or a Learning Experience Platform (LXP). But which is best suited for your organisation?


  • 7 Minutes of reading

    Published on 24 February 2022.

    The features to look for in an LXP

    There are plenty of reasons why you might be interested in investing in a learning experience platform (LXP). Perhaps you’ve noticed that your existing LMS isn’t quite cutting it anymore—or maybe you’ve still been organising all of your training the old-fashioned way, and want to try something new. No matter what your reasons, there are some key features you need to look for in an LXP.


  • 7 Minutes of reading

    Published on 24 February 2022.

    Features of a great Learning Experience Platform (LXP)

    As the world of work changes, training software needs to evolve with it. Learning experience platforms are no different, and need to keep up with the times. So, what makes a great LXP in 2022?


  • 4 Minutes of reading

    Published on 24 February 2022.

    LXP software on tablet and desktop

    Learning experience platforms (LXPs) are popular amongst companies looking to provide their employees with state-of-the-art training. LXPs put the learner at the heart of their own training pathway, helping to increase their motivation and sense of engagement.