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People are usually emotional and empathetic, and sometimes "thinking with the heart" is good. But in talent acquisition, logic often outranks empathy. Adopting a logical approach to talent acquisition is simply more prudent when we are making hiring decisions to fill highly competitive job openings. That's why tech entrepreneurs, HR managers and recruiters are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbot technologies to match, select and filter job applications. "The most exciting impact artificial intelligence can have on recruiting and hiring is eliminating unconscious bias when assessing candidates, which will provide a more diverse and inclusive workforce for an organization," said Sherry Martin, SHRM-CP, employee relations manager at OmniTRAX in Denver. Using AI and chatbots helps talent specialists transform talent acquisition from a transactional activity into a strategic effort. "Using virtual recruitment chatbots is one way to overcome the main … [Read more...] about People and Tech Work Together for Intelligent Hiring

Unfortunately, we also live in the age of “compressed timelines”—where prospective clients have little time to engage in multiple rounds of interviews and conversations. Most employers want a contractor or employee “yesterday” and have little patience to sift through piles of resumes and testimonials. As an e-Learning content developer or instructional designer, you can give yourself an edge over the competition. All you need is a powerful online presence that employers and tentative clients can quickly review—on their own time. You want it to make them say: “I need this person on my team!” What is that online presence? It’s your e-learning portfolio! Prerequisites for success In the not-so-recent past, you would produce reams of paper-based documentation to showcase your academic and professional accomplishments. Those days are long gone. Online portfolios, which can do much more than their paper-based predecessors, have started replacing the traditional resume or CV. That … [Read more...] about Developing E-Learning Portfolios: Thoughts, Tips and Ideas for Making Your Portfolios Stand Out from the Rest

Performance Reviews Or Continuous Feedback: How Can You Best Evaluate Your Employees? That is no longer how the world of training and learning works today. Technology has shrunk the learning cycle so much, that what used to take 6 or 8 months to teach, can now be compressed in a matter of weeks, if not a few days! Clearly, this calls for a review of how learners are evaluated. Realities And Disconnects Imagine a distance learner who signs up for an 8-month course in Human Resource Management. She regularly logs on to the company’s online training portal, and after reviewing the lessons she submits her assignments. At the end of the 8th month, she writes an exam…and, later, when it comes to her performance review, she’s surprised to see the following: Lacks the ability to understand lesson requirements Isn’t concise in her responses Isn’t applying Case Studies relevant to the company’s situations correctly a) So, why does it take 8 months to provide the learner with … [Read more...] about Performance Reviews Or Continuous Feedback: The Right Approach To Learner Evaluation And Engagement

Generally speaking, Big Data is the collection of large sets of data. In this case, the data comes from a learning context and can be algorithmically analyzed for trends and patterns. The resulting analysis can then be used to better respond to students’ needs by professionals like you, content creators, decision-makers, and administrators in higher education institutions. Leveraging big data in a learning context Historically, data has been used as a tool to market learning opportunities to students and to evaluate metrics that demonstrate why students should choose one learning center over another. These metrics are usually increased enrollment rates, higher graduation rates, and better test scores. While these are critical measures in the educational context, they do not directly correlate to better student outcomes. If you wish to ensure that your institution is able to deliver strong academic outcomes, then you should leverage the power of Big Data. We recommend four … [Read more...] about Leveraging Big Data with Connected Content for Stronger Academic Outcomes

Our eLearning Authoring Tools Pick   iSpring Suite iSpring Suite is a versatile eLearning authoring toolkit that works seamlessly with PowerPoint, allowing users to create courses, quizzes, tutorials, video lessons, and even professional portfolios for L&D specialists. With built-in AI assistance, it speeds up content creation by suggesting ideas and streamlining workflows. Authors can collaborate with team members or subject matter experts in real time. The software produces responsive content that runs smoothly on any device, making it accessible to all learners. Its extensive library of templates, characters, and backgrounds accelerates design while maintaining a professional look. iSpring Suite also supports accessibility features, making content more inclusive and learner-friendly.     The dominKnow Platform The dominKnow Platform is an all-in-one authoring and publishing tool. There will be three options available for authoring: Claro (a … [Read more...] about Top 10 eLearning Authoring Tools

The typical worker of tomorrow is likely to be in their early to mid 20’s, and will therefore come with starkly different aspirations and attitudes than those exhibited by today’s average 50’s-something worker.  Here are some tendencies that are evolving today, which will become part of tomorrow’s work environment:   1. Less Fixed…more Mobility With the technology boom in full swing, the “connected worker” will be the norm, rather than an anomaly. More workers will be seen working on wireless, mobile devices than on wired desktop PCs. Employers should therefore start thinking about moving their front and back office, as well as operational support systems onto the cloud (or related infrastructure). And along with that will come a slew of online security challenges, which employers must start addressing today! 2. Less hierarchical…more open Most organizations today have a very hierarchical management structure in place. The workers of tomorrow will be working at near … [Read more...] about Future Workforce: Evolving Trends and Tendencies