Stress is one of the most common and insidious factors which affects the health of individuals. It delivers a one-two punch of negatively impacting mental and physical health. That's why National Stress Awareness Month is a vital highlight…

Crafting courses that truly resonate with learners can be a daunting task as it requires constant attention to detail and adherence to best practices. So, whether you're a seasoned e-learning developer or just starting out, here are some…

Companies that don't keep up with the times will quickly find themselves behind the times, and this is where building a learning culture comes in. Not only should companies keep abreast of trends in the work world, but…

The work world seems to be settling into an uneasy truce between workers who want to remain full-time, work-from-home (WFH) employees, and the managers who want them to return to their cubicles and desks. As a compromise, hybrid…

Some folks in the corporate world say that soft skills should be a thing of the past. To be clear, they’re not calling for the skills themselves to be abolished, or saying they’re no longer useful, but they…

Chances are very good that you've purchased something online. Maybe you've bought a pair of shoes or booked a family vacation. Whatever the case, you've taken part in ecommerce. That means you should have digital footprint awareness and…

Unconscious bias became an even more important topic for businesses after an incident that took place at a Philadelphia Starbucks in 2018. Two Black men – Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson –– were waiting for a business associate…

As a trainer, have you ever thought about developing an eLearning course? Perhaps you are a trainer who specializes in classroom training, whether that’s in person or online, but you now want to make that training available in…

According to i-Sight, a complaint management software company, “taking appropriate corrective action after an incident ensures your workplace is safe, functional and enjoyable for employees,” as no company is immune from accidents, misconduct and other incidents. “Think of…

When I was working at my first full-time job after graduating from university, my editor was fired without warning. The action took us both completely by surprise. He had never had any indication that his performance was less…

In a leadership survey conducted by global staffing firm Robert Half, integrity was listed as the most important attribute in a corporate leader, by both workers and CFOs who took part in the poll. Seventy-five percent of workers…

There are many, many benefits for a business to become more diverse. Here are eight key reasons why your organization should embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. 1. Increased profits Several studies have shown that companies with a diverse…

Bullying, harassment, abuse, and discrimination can hurt a business. These behaviors can result in low employee morale, decreased quality of work, reduced productivity, a hostile work environment, absenteeism and higher usage of sick leave, increased workers’ compensation claims,…

There’s a meme that says: “I hire professional staff, then micromanage them until they walk out the door.” This illustrates the negative impact that micromanaging can have on a business. And it’s only one of the many damaging…

Every business owner wants their company to be the best it can be. And one way to ensure a business is indeed the best it can be, is to properly manage the vendors. Vendors are the individuals and…

Building Your Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence is the latest update of Velsoft’s courseware offerings. Originally called Building Your Self-Esteem and Assertiveness Skills, the name of the softskills course was changed for two main reasons: Only one session deals with…

By now, most of us in the business world are familiar with Zoom or other video conferencing platforms. If video conferencing wasn’t something we used before March 2020 when much of the world was locked down due to…

The COVID-19 pandemic brought remote working into the spotlight as many of us – forced to isolate to keep the spread of the coronavirus to a minimum – began doing our paid work from home instead of at…

In J.K. Rowlings’ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor often tells students to practice “constant vigilance.” Always being on guard or on high alert is also a good mantra for…

If you’re like me, since the response to the COVID-19 pandemic forced many of us to begin working at home, you’ve been wearing yoga pants or sweats with a t-shirt and hoodie (maybe even pajamas!) to work. A friend…

Chat-based communication and collaboration platforms such as Microsoft 365 Teams have seen an increase in use since many people were required to work from home due to restrictions intended to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. Microsoft…

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization classified COVID-19 as a pandemic, and our world changed. While different jurisdictions have reacted in a variety of ways, the WHO advised that among other measures to protect against contracting…

As countries around the world are issuing stay-at-home orders to help slow the spread of COVID-19, many of us are now working from home. I wrote this piece to pass along to my co-workers – the real ones…

Leaving the house with my daughter typically goes like this: “I can’t find my jacket. Mom, have you seen my jacket?” “Oh, I found it. Where are my keys? Has anyone seen my keys?” “They’re on the kitchen…

Whether or not employees give presentations on a regular basis, it’s a good idea for all staff members to know how to make a powerful and meaningful presentation. Why? Because having this skill can give employees confidence, it…