We all know that the pace of summer can provide the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy leisurely vacations and weekend trips. But, summer can also be a great time to learn a new skill, create new personal and professional goals, or tackle that book collecting dust on your nightstand. At OpenSesame, we’re always interested… Read more »
eLearning doesn’t have to be boring. In fact, elearning can be pretty funny. OpenSesame offers several training videos that feature the legendary comedian, John Cleese. Most famous for co-founding the storied comic group, Monty Python, John Cleese ventured into the realm of corporate training videos in the early 1970’s. At the time, corporate training videos… Read more »
Hey! Hi there! I’m Jeff Stupfel, a new Senior Account Executive at OpenSesame. I’m absolutely thrilled to be here, and look forward to a bright future as part of the team helping OpenSesame grow! My whole life, I have assumed the role of the student. I’m always seeking out learning opportunities whenever and wherever and… Read more »
Everyone’s heard that body language is important – it really does affect how others perceive you. But did you know your own body language can affect how you feel? Your posture can have a surprising effect on self-confidence and performance. By now, you may have heard of power posing. If not, here’s a brief primer:… Read more »
I am super excited to be joining the OpenSesame team. I have a passion for channels and partnerships in general, and bring over 15 years experience building and managing partnerships in the Human Capital Management (HCM) industry. OpenSesame has such a great product with huge potential. When I’m not helping our partners leverage the value… Read more »
Every salesperson hits dry slumps throughout their career. Sometimes, the best way to get out of this slump is to change your approach. A new sales technique can shed new light on your product both to yourself and to your sales opportunities. Implementing a new technique helps for first-time contacts, as well as for those… Read more »
Whether you’re contributing during a meeting or delivering a presentation to your co-workers, public speaking is inevitable in the workplace. It can be quite daunting, especially if you’re an employee surrounded by experienced leaders who may be more comfortable delivering information to a room. Even though you may experience anxiety thinking about public speaking, it… Read more »
In an age where hiring recruiters check social media platforms alongside resumes, the online space provides ample opportunities to be seen by potential employers. While many interview candidates will have various social media accounts, having a personal website not only makes you stand out, but also provides you with the opportunity to better showcase your… Read more »
Every year OpenSesame is lucky to host talented interns from colleges around the United States, and this year is no different. Help us welcome our 2015 Summer Interns! Jillian Briglia I was born and raised in Portland, OR and am excited to spend the summer there as a Marketing Intern for OpenSesame! I recently graduated… Read more »
The Fourth of July is the perfect time to relax and celebrate with friends and family, but given the risks posed by the use of fireworks and the hot, dry summer weather, it’s also an important day to remember essential fire safety tips. According to the National Fire Protection Association, there are more reported fires… Read more »
As of today, Oregon has joined three other states–Alaska, Colorado, Washington–and Washington DC, to allow possession and cultivation of recreational marijuana. Sure, this may be a date of celebration for some, but many businesses and employers are left wondering how these changes might affect their options in implementing drug-testing policies. There may be confusion, but… Read more »
Rapid adoption of health IT has transformed healthcare over the last five years. Hospitals have long relied on digital technology, but for many ambulatory providers working in smaller practices, the switch to Electronic Health Records (EHRs) has been recent and rapid. It was driven by the government’s Meaningful Use Program, which helped to pay for… Read more »
As the world economy continues to expand, individuals in the workplace will see many more opportunities to work abroad. You might be thinking: Oh great, a relocation that will take me from the comforts of my stable life and people I love. However, as an ex-expat’s daughter, I can tell you this is not the… Read more »
Stress is a universal feeling. Whether you have a project due in the coming hours or your assignments are piling up, stress sends a burst of cortisol and adrenaline throughout your body. Not only do your glucose levels rise, but your heart beats faster and your blood pressure increases. Everyone experiences stress with different intensity… Read more »
Instructor led training is costly and time consuming in today’s day and age. Not only are subject matter experts a financial burden to training departments, they take too much time to teach new employees the skills, rules and habits they need to develop in order to succeed in their roles. “Showing the ropes” is now… Read more »
The average user leaves a web page in about 10-20 seconds (Nielsen/Norman Group). As I’m writing this, my browser history shows that I’ve visited 18 unique pages in the last five minutes, and that’s on the generous side. In the short period that a user first visits a page, she quickly determines whether the page… Read more »
At OpenSesame we are always on the lookout for great learning opportunities, and one of our favorites is just around the corner. BlueVolt’s annual LEAP Ahead is a two-day conference that includes more than two dozen sessions led by industry experts on content development and training program management.Their promotion of growth and development in the… Read more »
With a reach of over 284 million active users on Twitter, it’s no surprise that businesses now consider it almost a necessity to have an account. It has become an essential marketing tool for businesses big and small, and for good reason: it’s free, has the potential to reach millions of people, and more people… Read more »
What determines success with any strategy is how well it’s implemented. Because great implementation translates into results. Good strategy + great implementation = awesome results. So we’ve talked about the reasons a values-based culture is good for business and developing a values-based strategy. Now, it’s time to turn the talk into action. In this TED… Read more »
Ashley, a sales representative for Big Sales Corp, is going to a dinner event with prospective clients. When she arrives at the event she realizes what she thought was a formal dinner is in fact a backyard picnic, meaning she’s way overdressed in her black suit and pearls. What should she do? Sounds like a… Read more »
