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Boost Your Team’s Skills with Real-World Stories: PepTalk and iHASCO now available in OpenSesame Plus

By | June 18, 2024

As we head into summer, professional development may not be the first thing on your mind—but it’s still on ours! We’re thrilled to introduce two fantastic publishers to our OpenSesame Plus subscription this month. Before you put up that out-of-office message, get to know them, and see how they can help expand your learning initiatives once you’re refreshed and back at your desk.

PepTalk’s real-world, short-burst learning sessions help employees upskill without feeling overwhelmed

The name says it all. PepTalk makes upskilling engaging and ultra-relevant with fast-paced learning sessions and expert storytelling zoned in on Power Skills, Wellbeing, and Culture. Learn quickly from the top minds in business, sports, media, and more to keep your team competitive in a fast-changing market. Using modern learning habits, PepTalk helps your employees grow without adding stress to their busy schedules.

 

The image is a screenshot of an online course titled "How to Design Your Work Day So You Thrive with Selina Barker." The left sidebar shows the course title and a collapsed section titled "Learning" with a status of "Not passed yet." The main content area is labeled "Page 1 of 6" and is titled "Watch the PepTalk." It features a video thumbnail with Selina Barker speaking on the right side. The thumbnail includes an illustration of a person holding a diary with a trophy above their head and the text "How to Design Your Work Day So You Thrive" in orange. The PepTalk logo is visible in the top right corner of the video thumbnail. Below the video, there's a transcript snippet indicating, "the globe are showing that almost 50% of employees are feeling burnt out or." A button labeled "Next section" is located at the bottom right of the screen.

 

Some PepTalk Highlights:

  • Storytelling approach: Unlike traditional training methods, PepTalk uses the power of stories to make learning engaging.
  • Expert-driven content: PepTalk leverages a network of over 1,000 real-world experts from business, sports, media, and adventure.
  • Core focus areas: PepTalk focuses on three critical personal and professional development areas: Power Skills, Wellbeing, and Culture.
  • Micro-learning format: With 24+ courses delivering impact in under 25 minutes, , PepTalk offers bite-sized learning modules that easily fit into busy schedules.
  • Multi-language offerings: Course subtitles are available in Chinese, Spanish, French, German, and Italian.

Courses include:

  • How to Design Your Work Day So You Thrive
  • Tips To Overcome Imposter Syndrome
  • Why You Should Focus On Being Productive, Not Perfect
  • Transform Your Inner Critic Into Your Biggest Supporter

Best of all, PepTalk’s training is instantly applicable to real-world situations. It’s all practical and actionable, whether it’s wellness tips from a personal trainer or stress management strategies from successful business leaders.

 

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Enjoy  high-quality health & safety and HR compliance training with iHASCO’s sought-after global courses

iHASCO knows that keeping your team informed and ready shouldn’t be a chore; their 170+ high-quality online courses make compliance and safety training both effective and engaging. With an eye on compliance, safety, and business skills, iHASCO caters to the UK and beyond, with more international options in development. Whether you need Health & Safety or HR Compliance, iHASCO helps your team stay buttoned up in a fast-changing regulatory environment.

 

The image shows an online course interface with the title "Introduction" at the top. The main section displays a slide with a background of intense flames and the text, "Fire costs the UK over 8 billion pounds and takes around 350 lives." Below, in a black bar, it repeats, "EVERY YEAR, fire costs the UK over 8 billion pounds and takes around 350 lives." To the right of the slide are buttons labeled "42 Slides" and "Next." The sidebar on the right includes "Helpful tips" and a section titled "Other languages available," listing multiple languages including English (British), Afrikaans, Albanian, and many more. Below the slide, there's a "Contents" section indicating a 30-minute total course duration with topics like "Nature of Fire," "Signs," "Fire Hazards," "Emergency Procedure," and "Fire Extinguishers," each with respective time estimates. A "Test" section is also listed at the bottom of the contents.

 

Some iHASCO highlights:

  • Human-focused: Courses feature interactive, presenter-led animations and videos, enhancing engagement and retention.
  • Extensive offering: Over 170 courses in Education, Hospitality, Office Safety, Construction Safety, HR Compliance, and GDPR Training.
  • International expansion: While iHASCO currently focuses on the United Kingdom, it plans to add international options for all courses to expand its relevance and accessibility.
  • Languages & subtitles: Courses with British English audio and subtitles in 41 languages are available, making the training accessible globally.
  • Focus on Health & Safety + HR: Crucial areas such as office safety and construction safety are covered, as well as Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Modern Slavery, and GDPR Training.
  • Quizzes: Multiple choice questions at the end of each course help reinforce learning and assess understanding.

Courses Include:

  • Fire Awareness Training
  • Essential Health and Safety Training
  • Mental Health Awareness International
  • Manual Handling Training
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