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.
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
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.
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.
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.
With increased cybersecurity threats, digital transformation and growing privacy concerns, the need for data protection in 2023 is more critical than ever. Protecting personal information, preventing identity theft and ensuring business compliance are all major pillars which can’t be ignored.
Despite this being the case, some view Data Protection as merely a tick-box exercise which can make providing valuable learning on the subject a tricky task. Pairing this with often jargon-heavy and complex information means that a topic which should be simple can instead be considered complicated and convoluted.
Cyber threats have become increasingly frequent and sophisticated in recent years, and businesses of all sizes and industries are vulnerable to these attacks. In fact, gov.uk recently reported that 39% of UK businesses have experienced a cyber attack in 2022 and of these businesses, 31% estimate they were attacked at least once a week. In 2023, it is more crucial than ever to protect your business from cyber attacks like these in order to safeguard your operations, reputation, and financial health.
David Gristwood is a Learning Lead for Access Learning course content. He specialises in course design for Cyber security training.
In this blog he covers 4 areas you should run through to make sure you’ve got your business’ cyber resilience covered:
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- Cyber attack response planning
- Staff knowledge to protect your business from cyber attacks
- Cyber Security Policies
- Supply chain weaknesses
For further support you can also access our free guide – Making Your Workforce Cyber Resilient
Estimated read time: 4 minutes
It’s no secret that the past few years have seen a massive shift in people management practices. The pandemic has caused a rise in remote and hybrid working, employees have found themselves feeling burnt out and we have also seen a talent and skills shortage take hold of the job market.
Pair these challenges with a cost of living crisis and a looming economic recession and it’s no surprise that Learning and Development has plenty of work to do in order to keep up with the changing landscape.
Dealing with turbulent times can be difficult, but planning for 2023 and understanding what may be on the horizon should take some of the pressure off L&D teams. At Access, we are here to help by taking a look at future trends in learning and development, and the impact they could have on your business strategy going forward.
Discover the cutting-edge trends shaping Learning and Development in 2023. This article delves into key areas, including:
- Aligning strategies with business objectives
- Enhancing employee retention strategies
- Embracing hybrid learning models
- Implementing personalised digital learning experiences
- Utilising advanced analytics
- Fostering a culture of continuous learning
If you own a hair or beauty salon it is crucial that you put the safety of your employees and clients first. Not only will this ensure that the stringent UK hairdressing laws and regulations are met, it will also benefit your customers by offering them a great experience when using your services.
Here at Access Learning, we appreciate that hazardous substances can be a scary prospect, especially when they are so closely associated with a hair salon business. However, by being aware of the safety procedures and adhering to the correct standards, you will be able to navigate the health and safety of your salon, employees and customers with ease.
In this article, we will explore five things you need to be aware of to ensure your hair salon is health and safety compliant. This includes how you can safely interact with hazardous substances, the precautions you need to take and additional health and safety considerations within a hairdressing salon.
It is essential for organisations to understand how modern workforces like to learn, to ensure they create learning strategies that are engaging and effective.
In this blog we look at:
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- Generation Z: New workforce on the block
- What does this mean for your business?
- The demand for different learning styles
- Designing relevant learning for each generation
