As an open workspace, we are very conscious at OpenSesame about the importance of conflict resolution in the workplace. In our office, there are no walls to whisper behind when frustrated by a colleague, or offices to hide in when trying to avoid a difficult conversation. Our employees need to be able to address issues as soon as they arise, and as a result have become very skilled in conflict resolution techniques. ... [more]
We received news yesterday that one of our summer interns, Sean Keefer, passed away earlier this week. Sean was a freshman at George Washington University and has interned with OpenSesame on our development team since the summer of 2012. We are deeply saddened by this news, as Sean was a wonderful coworker and friend. In the time Sean spent as an intern with us, he grew to be a talented web developer, well-respected by his peers and trusted with important projects. Much of the code he wrote is used today in running our customer service metrics. ... [more]
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Consider this—as little as 15 years ago, most of the work performed today didn’t exist. The rapid adoption of technology in the workplace has fundamentally changed the way business is conducted. Fear not my friend! There are number of traits and talents that transcend these dramatic shifts and continue to be in demand year after year. By analyzing our most popular courses, we know they are professional skills employers are looking for and can help you focus on acquiring, or honing, these in-demand skills. ... [more]
This year OpenSesame is hitting the road to spread the word about our elearning marketplace. From California all the way to London, we are looking forward to seeing current customers and sellers in person, as well as getting to know many of you. Looking for some quality conferences to attend this season? Join us at these three upcoming events! ... [more]
At OpenSesame, we strive to make selling and purchasing elearning as simple as possible. We ourselves had experienced the challenges to accessing quality content—the lengthy negotiations, multiple year contracts and complicated pricing—prompting us to launch OpenSesame more than two years ago. ... [more]
There are many factors involved with achieving a healthy lifestyle: exercise, eating right, emotional support and a positive mindset to name a few. To create a successful health program for yourself or your employees, you must address all of these factors concurrently. Fortunately, we've got the ultimate tool to start you on your health quest. ... [more]
One of our goals this past year was to ramp up our blogging efforts, creating more quality content that covered industry topics, training news and improvements to the OpenSesame site. Since the beginning of the year, we’ve published more than 200 posts on everything from the updated GHS standards, to the best Mac productivity apps—even the threat of a sriracha shortage. We’ve learned a lot over the past year and we wanted to share the popular lessons with you. Whether you’re a long time reader or just getting started on our blog, check out our top ten blog posts from 2013. ... [more]
2013 has been a great year for us here at OpenSesame. We've grown our catalog to more than 22,000 courses, expanded our weekly course deals, and will soon be adding a new subscription option. Of course, none of this would be possible without your support, and we thank you for your patronage. ... [more]
Buying elearning courses shouldn’t require long-term commitments and weeks and weeks of negotiations. Our “How to Buy” guide seeks to provide as much transparency as possible around our programs and how they can benefit your business. ... [more]
Looking for some last minute e learning deals before the holidays? Now through December 24, snag 70-80% off our Course of the Week deals in business skills, software and compliance. Start the new year off right with business training or keep your loved ones safe this holiday season with a basic first aid course, all included in this week’s savings. ... [more]
