OpenSesame is proud to announce that we will be included in the 2021 100 Best Companies to work for in Oregon program. Inclusion in this program is based on the confidential input of employees who answered questions about workplace satisfaction concerning topics such as benefits, management, trust, work environment, and career development. OpenSesame’s exact placement… Read more »
What exactly is “mindfulness?” For starters, mindfulness is the act of quieting your mind to achieve a state of awareness. It has physiological benefits such as slowing down your nervous system, lowering blood pressure, and the most obvious being reducing stress (Helpguide.org). This holistic approach boosts the success of a company’s employees and their overall… Read more »
This Martin Luther King Jr Day we are reminded of the great strides our country is making, while mired in violence and turmoil. Reverend Raphael Warnock, a pastor who preaches from the same pulpit as Martin Luther King Jr did, was elected the first Black senator from the state of Georgia in the second week… Read more »
Sexual harassment affects more than just the employees involved—it affects your entire organization. Besides causing emotional duress and decreased performance, lawsuits resulting from sexual harassment are stressful and expensive. Sexual harassment prevention training can help build awareness as well as provide guidelines on what to do when encountering these situations. Not only is it the… Read more »
Anyone who’s ever tried to shoot a good how-to video knows that it’s harder than it looks. It’s not just technical issues like lighting, sound, holding the camera steady, and changing focus between the speaker and the object or task. It’s also choosing what to say and saying it clearly, coherently, and concisely: is this… Read more »
An organization’s training and education on diversity, equity, and inclusion not only improves the diversity and inclusivity of their people, but also their processes, and products, which in turn leads to innovation and growth. Building an inclusive environment requires proactivity from all levels of an organization but it can be tough to know where to… Read more »
In service industries, the customer is always right, but that simple phrase isn’t an all-encompassing directive for great customer service. A key part of providing satisfying customer service is treating even the most difficult clients with kindness and compassion, a skill that takes practice and training. In OpenSesame’s free course of the week, learn how… Read more »
In a recent webinar with Training Magazine, Pamela Fuller, Chief Thought Leader on Inclusion and Bias at FranklinCovey, explored how to reframe unconscious bias to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and volunteers their best efforts. Every day, people are faced with countless bits of information while making decisions of all sizes. As they… Read more »
PORTLAND, OR – OpenSesame, the elearning innovator, announced the addition of leadership development solutions from Harvard Business Publishing Corporate Learning to its comprehensive catalog of 20,000+ elearning courses, delivering high-impact digital learning content that drives business results. “We are delighted to welcome one of the best-known names in business education to the OpenSesame catalog,” said… Read more »
After Thanksgiving, we’ve been feeling extra thankful for the great people in our community who have been a source of support and inspiration in what has been a hectic and at times isolating year. However, sometimes it can be difficult to take time to appreciate the people we’re grateful for and even harder to properly… Read more »
Belonging is an essential element of feeling included. But how do you ensure every member of your team feels like they belong? Just because you or someone else in the team feel included – doesn’t mean that this is how everyone feels, and you may not know or even understand why someone doesn’t feel like… Read more »
Sitting at a desk eight hours per day, five days a week can cause long term problems without you even realizing it. Sitting, in an office chair or in general, is a static posture that increases stress in the back, shoulders, arms, and legs, and in particular, can add large amounts of pressure to the… Read more »
COVID-19 safety precautions are a good policy for the health and safety of your organization, and currently, several U.S states require COVID-19 employee training for businesses to reopen or remain open. Most of these specified states outline specific content that must be included in the employee training, and what industries it impacts. OpenSesame is here… Read more »
This year has been marked by cataclysmic changes to how we work and how we live due to COVID-19 and the ensuing shift to work from home. In October 2020, OpenSesame conducted a state of the learning platform market survey completed by 29 LMS and LXP providers to collect observations and trends in the industry… Read more »
Prioritizing corporate wellness can improve workplace performance Employees can’t perform at their best if they don’t feel their best. Poor work-life balance, low nutrition, over-exhaustion, and a lack of stress management could all contribute negatively to employees’ productivity and ability to engage at work. Burnout is costing some companies billions of dollars every year due… Read more »
Governor Kate Brown announced on Friday Oregon’s new COVID-19 safety mandate which went into effect Monday, 16 November. With the new regulations, Oregon employers are required to: Develop an infection-control plan to govern when workers must use personal protective equipment and describe specific hazard controls. Employers must also conduct a risk assessment, with feedback from… Read more »
Feeling respected and valued at work is vital for a company’s morale and culture. If workers do not feel respected by their peers and supervisors, they may begin to search for work elsewhere. The benefits of a respectful workplace include better morale, teamwork, lower absenteeism, lower turnover of staff, and improved productivity. Low turnover may… Read more »
OpenSesame curated free trial courses for you in our most popular and critical course categories to help your workforce stay productive, be engaged, manage remote teams, and develop their skills. Start your free trial today and check out our courses in these categories curated for you: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Courses to help you create… Read more »
November 8th was National STEM Day. This holiday celebrates science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education throughout the United States. STEM education doesn’t have to stop at the classroom though, and this holiday is a great opportunity to explore how to support members of your organization with upskilling training in STEM fields. What is upskilling? Upskilling… Read more »
Thousands join OpenSesame every week for engaging virtual sessions with world-class speakers and visionary thinkers Portland, OR – 10 November 2020 – Open to anyone and convenient for everyone, Learning Unlocked — the first-ever public learning and development conference from elearning innovator OpenSesame — connects attendees with authors, athletes, and other thought leaders in an… Read more »
