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Claire Thomas

Content Operations Manager - Access Learning

In the dynamic landscape of remote work, the benefits of flexibility and autonomy are accompanied by the potential pitfalls of burnout. It has become crucial to recognise and address the subtle indicators of staff burnout. In this article, we explore three warning signs that may signal your team members are experiencing the detrimental effects of excessive stress and fatigue while working from home.

By understanding these red flags, employers can proactively implement strategies to grow a healthier work environment and support their staff's wellbeing in the virtual realm.

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Claire Thomas

Content Operations Manager - Access Learning

The importance of GDPR compliance has never been more relevant, but it can be tricky to know where to start.

Assigning data privacy training throughout your organisation is crucial for maintaining GDPR compliance and ensuring that employees grasp the policies, procedures, and general best practices.

In this article we are going to talk about how to be GDPR compliant no matter the business size, discuss accountability and answer the question ‘what is a data protection impact assessment?'

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Brian Andersen

Senior Divisional Marketing Manager

With the increase in employees actively seeking out their own learning endeavors and organisations recognising the value of nurturing this culture, self-directed learning should be an integral part of an organisation's L&D strategy.

This article will explore what self directed learning is including the theory behind it, the benefits and how to encourage self-directed learning within the workplace.

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Are you interested in learning more about the Learning and Development maturity model and the impact of your organisations’ L&D maturity on learning culture? Perhaps you're wondering where to focus your plans and investments in L&D to achieve your business objectives?

Look no further, as this informative blog is designed to help you do just that.

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James Taylor

Lead writer on social care

The Care Certificate is everywhere in social care. But what is the Care Certificate? Many owners, managers, care workers and other stakeholders are still unclear on some aspects of it. In this blog we answer the key questions those groups have around the Care Certificate, including what is the Care Certificate? What kind of training is available? Where can I find a workbook? Can I find answers online? And more.

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Ryan Cotell

Ryan is part of the customer success function within Access Learning, leading a team of Customer Success Managers to support our partners in configuring their Personalised Learning platform and driving engagement with their learners. He is passionate about the benefits personalised learning can bring to an organisation and ensuring it delivers value to our customers. 

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Nicola Blandamour

Content Manager, Digital Learning

Recently, we attended Learning Tech 2023, one of the most influential conferences and exhibitions in the realm of organisational learning and development. 

Drawing together professionals from across the industry and showcasing thought leadership and technology trends in learning and development, this event shed light on a number of focus areas for the sector. 

In this article, we bring you a glimpse into the Conference of Learning Tech 2023, summarising 10 key themes we noted across a wide range of talks. 

The themes we cover are: 

Embracing Change 

1. Seeing Opportunity in Change 
2. Utilising New Technologies 
3. Harnessing Diversity 

Shifting the way we work 

4. Building Connections 
5. Agile and Unified Planning 
6. Cultivating a Thriving Learning Culture 

The Right Tools and Strategies to Make it Happen 

7. Measuring and Analysing Impact 
8. Nurturing Self-Directed Learning 
9. Advancing Personalised Learning 
10. Developing Skills for Organisational Agility 

There’s loads to cover, but we promise it will be worth your while - so grab a drink, get comfy -  and let's uncover how these themes can empower your organisation to thrive in the rapidly evolving world of workplace learning.... 

Estimated read time: 8 minutes

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Richard Whittington

Senior Product Manager

If you’re part of the Learning and Development team within your organisation, you will be well aware that the need for effective and efficient training has never been more crucial. With so many people working remotely and digital learning moving at a rapid pace, it’s no surprise that training needs to be relevant and engaging, whilst offering quality content on a breadth of different topics 

At The Access Group, we are incredibly proud that our learning content (which covers our eLearning courses and all content within our Personalised Learning solution) is accredited by the CPD Certification Service - but why is this so important?

In this blog we explain what CPD accreditation is, why it is necessary for eLearning courses to be certified and how to choose a training provider who will offer your organisation the most suitable CPD training courses

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Rachael Kindleysides

Health and safety in the workplace is an important aspect of any business, and employers have a legal and moral obligation to ensure the safety and wellbeing of their employees. However, ensuring that employees are trained in health and safety can be a daunting task, particularly with the vast range of health and safety training options and providers available.

In this blog, we will explore how businesses can find the best health and safety training to fulfil their specific needs. We will delve into the benefits of health and safety CPD courses, H&S certification training and the advantages of health and safety eLearning courses. Whether you are a small business owner or part of a larger corporation, this blog will provide you with useful insights to help you make informed decisions when selecting the best health and safety training for your workforce.

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Brian Andersen

Access Learning Senior Divisional Marketing Manager

As the world continues to evolve at a rapid pace, organizations are seeking effective ways to upskill their employees and promote a continuous learning culture. LinkedIn Learning has emerged as a popular online learning platform for self-directed learning in businesses. LinkedIn Learning features a variety of learning formats, including videos, articles, and quizzes, which are typically written and taught by industry experts covering, covering a range of topics including business, technology, and creative skills.

In this article, we review LinkedIn Learning for businesses, examining its features, its main pros and cons, pricing, and other alternatives to LinkedIn Learning. 

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