Don't feel insulted. This is vitally important. Cyber security isn't just for the IT Department. And if you don't know a computer port from an IP address, that can be remedied with some online security training. Thieves are lurking out there in cyber space. Who needs to know about them? ... [more]
Sexual harassment is bad for business. Not only can it become a major distraction from work, it can also prove very costly for the business if not handled quickly, thoroughly and appropriately. There should already be sexual harassment policies and procedures in place. Corporate training should also be in place so that all personnel have full knowledge of the policies and procedures. For the Business Besides creating a clear policy for sexual harassment, a business should include this information in their employee handbook. ... [more]
For companies that have reached levels of significant expansion and growth, corporate training may be a necessity that can prove beneficial to your productivity. Corporate training is essentially a term which covers the vast variety of training methods and techniques used to enhance the productivity and synergy of an organization. ... [more]
Stress training is essentially a collection of techniques that are designed to help you minimize and manage your stress levels. Knowing a combination of techniques is important because no one single technique is the solution to all your stress problems. ... [more]
In a down economy that has caused many businesses, even those thought to be stable enough, to close their doors for good, there is undoubtedly a need to change and adapt. Change is of course constant, but in the current economic climate, it has become a necessity in order to survive and stay in business. This especially applies to the way in which companies think of and carry out corporate training programs for their staff. More often than not, employees are made to undergo training programs that are totally irrelevant to their functions, knowledge base and existing skills. ... [more]
The thought of being in a building where there is a fire is something that is truly frightening. How do you think you would react? Do you think you would know the right thing to do? Unfortunately, the large majority of people haven't been trained in what they should do in case of a fire. ... [more]
You had better believe that there is someone out there dreaming of finding the chink in your cyber armor. A quick look at the FBI Cyber Crime page should give you an idea of some of the kinds of threats available. Cyber crimes are likely to continue on the rise as hot shot hackers think of new ways to make a fast buck. Some of the risks highlighted by FBI efforts include, internet auctions, online gambling, online rental ads, peer-to-peer networks, social networking, wi-fi connections and work-at-home offers. If you don't think any of these will touch your operation, think again. ... [more]
Imagine how effective your organization can become if your staff got a communication course. A variety of hassles and misunderstandings could be avoided if people simply knew how to interact with each other. How different and how much more profitable can your company become if communication problems just went away? Taking advantage of effective communication training can help your organization on different levels. At the individual level, a person who learns how to communicate well can achieve leadership status. They have successfully identified patterns that block good interactions. ... [more]
Due to the nature of the work electricians perform day in and day out, electrical safety training is a necessary step that must be taken in order to have a safe and productive working environment. For electricians, training isn’t just something that must be done because it’s a work requirement; it’s necessary because their very lives depend on it. ... [more]
NFPA 70E—the standard for electrical safety in the workplace, is there to save lives and property. No doubt about it—arc flash is dangerous and potentially deadly. Every workday in the United States, one person dies from electrocution, shock, arc blast or arc flash. Some 8,000 employees every year find themselves being treated in emergency rooms for electrical contact injuries. What is an arc flash? Usually air acts as an insulator, albeit a relatively poor one. Normally, electricity does not travel through the air in a normal business or industrial setting. ... [more]
