When equipment needs adjustment, a process changes, or a safety issue arises, employees don’t have hours to step away for a classroom session. They need answers now. Since timing is everything, more...
The New Skillset: Digital + Human Interaction
Automation, robotics, AI, and IoT are transforming the way products are designed, assembled, and delivered. Consequently, while technology is advancing, one question remains: are people keeping up?...
Why Training Works Better with a Skills Map
New technologies, automated systems, and digital tools are reshaping production floors across Canada. And with them, the skills employees need to succeed. To keep up, organizations are moving beyond...
Active Listening: The Unsung Hero of Communication
It’s fast. And noisy. That's the shop floor of a manufacturing plant. Within all that chaos, it’s easy for communication to break down. However, the most successful teams are focused on sustaining...
Why Structured On-the-Job Training Starts with Job Task Analysis
The 70-20-10 Learning Model In the popular 70-20-10 learning model, 70% of development comes from on-the-job experience. While this hands-on approach is a powerful learning tool, it also carries...
The Risks of Not Investing in Virtual Training and Development
One of the most significant challenges businesses face today is ensuring their workforce is equipped with the right skills. From adopting new software to staying ahead of industry trends, the...
The Benefits of Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT)
Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) has become a key tool in modern workforce development. As companies adjust to remote work and digital transformation, organizations need solutions that provide...
Our Response to the Rise of Virtual Instructor-Led Training
Five years ago, as the world adjusted to the challenges brought on by the pandemic, businesses had to quickly adapt to new ways of working and learning. As a training and development company, Glass...
How Do You Know If Development Training Is Effective?
Professional development training often gets a bad rap. Employees dread boring workshops, and employers worry about wasted time and resources. But here’s the truth: when done right - with the right...
5 Tips on How To Get the Most From a Learning Experience
Have you ever been inspired by a conference, learning event, book, podcast or even a conversation with a peer then you’ve returned to the chaos and demands of work following that brief time away and...