Executive Career Management Talk – Cybersecurity at Work
ACP’s Service Delivery Director, Mr Kevin Lee, was at the Devan Nair Institute for Employment and Employability to give a talk on Cybersecurity for an audience of over 70 people. The talk covered important aspects of cybersecurity in the workplace as well as personal security for mobile devices and online transactions. Shock and surprise was all about the seminar hall as attendees learned about the online threats that exist around us. Cybersecurity has become a concern for many companies in Singapore, yet we face a shortage of at least 2 million cybersecurity professionals to tackle...
read more8 Learning Strategies And Tips To Engage Your Millennial Workforce
According to most researchers and demographers, Millennials belong to the generation of people born between 1980s and early 2000s. They are also sometimes referred to as Gen Y. They’re becoming a force to reckon with as their presence in organizational workforces and several leading global economies is increasing. This generation has grown up differently, and deserves to be treated differently. Learning strategies that otherwise work for older generations aren’t likely to find resonance with folks of this ilk. It therefore becomes important to understand their traits, their learning...
read moreLifelong Learning Is Good for Your Health, Your Wallet, and Your Social Life
In 2015 Doreetha Daniels received her associate degree in social sciences from College of the Canyons, in Santa Clarita, California. But Daniels wasn’t a typical student: She was 99 years old. Daniels indicated that she wanted to get her degree simply to better herself; her six years of school during that pursuit were a testament to her will, determination, and commitment to learning. Few of us will pursue college degrees as nonagenarians, or even as mid-career professionals (though recent statistics indicate that increasing numbers of people are pursuing college degrees at advanced...
read moreDigital learning leads the way in corporate training
A recent report published by CMI and Oxford Strategic Consulting in the UK, found that 97% of managers spend at least one day a year on digital learning for their employees. This is unsurprising. While face-to-face training is advantageous in terms of physical interaction, digital learning presents other equally notable merits. The need for massive-scale learning is another reason e-learning continues to be relevant. E-learning is scalable, whereas conventional mediums are rigid. Classroom sessions can take away a lot of productive time and can only fit a certain amount of students before...
read moreMaximize Manager Involvement In Online Training
Online training is a team sport, and your managers are the head coaches. They provide guidance, support, and valuable online training experiences to every member of your staff. In this article, I’ll share 8 tips for maximizing manager involvement in your online training program. 1. Get Managers Involved From Day 1 2. Encourage Managers To Provide Employee Feedback 3. Create Training Contracts 4. Put Them In Charge Of A Group Of Corporate Learners 5. Make Them Online Training Advocates 6. Ensure That Managers Have An Active Online Presence 7. Hold Weekly Manager Online Meetups 8. Emphasize...
read moreHappy Chinese New Year from ACP!
It’s that time of the year again where the festivities abound and you’re attending “Loheis” with friends, family and business-related people. LOOP.sg has some tips to help you to look like a pro when it comes to all those nifty auspicious mentions when setting up the Yu Sheng for the big toss. Exchange best wishes Say: 万事如意 (wan shi ru yi) or 恭喜发财 (gong xi fa cai) Symbolism: The former means “May your hopes and wishes materialize into reality” and the latter reflects “Good fortune and prosperity”. Place the slices of raw fish...
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