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5 Ways to Use Emotional Intelligence in eLearning
July 03, 2023
Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage your own emotions, as well as the feelings of others. It’s a precious skill in many areas of life, and eLearning is no exception. In this post, we’ll share five ways to use emotional intelligence to enhance your organization’s eLearning experience. 1. Develop a positive...
How to Use Technology to Support Wellbeing
June 19, 2023
In recent years, there have been significant advancements in technology that can help employees stay healthy, happy, and feel good while they do their work. In this post, we’ll cover how businesses can use technology to support employee wellbeing and increase employee engagement. Wearable Technology Wearable technology, such as fitness trackers and smartwatches, can help...
Change Management FAQ: Your Questions Answered!
June 05, 2023
Change is a constant in the world, and change management is the process of preparing, supporting, and helping individuals, teams, and organizations make a change successfully. It can be daunting, but it is necessary for growth, progress, and innovation. In this post, we’ll explore seven frequently asked questions about change management and share answers to...
How to Build a Resilient Team: Which Skills to Grow
May 16, 2023
Building resilient workplaces is crucial to ensure long-term success in today’s fast-paced and unpredictable world. This is especially true considering how external factors like economic downturns, natural disasters, or global pandemics can disrupt operations often leading to financial loss and reputational damage. A resilient workplace can better withstand these shocks and respond quickly to mitigate...
How eLearning and Online Training Helps with HR and Hiring
May 02, 2023
One of the benefits of recent advances in technology is that eLearning and online training have become increasingly available to professionals everywhere. EI Advantage is quickly becoming positioned as a leader for eLearning programs based on the foundation of emotional intelligence. As a result, HR professionals and recruiters can access the benefits of eLearning and...
Resilience at Work: How to Build Strong, Adaptable Teams
April 17, 2023
Building an adaptable and resilient workplace team is essential for any company’s success, and resilience-based techniques are an effective way to ensure that teams can respond to challenging environments and changing conditions. Research has shown that resilient teams can better navigate difficult times, handle unexpected events, and even create beneficial changes in the workplace. At...
Enhance YOUR resilience: say no
April 11, 2023
What do you say no to? Honestly, I didn’t even realize saying no was an option until I hit my 40s! And, at that time, it was entirely out of necessity with a growing family and a growing career. (Oh, and somewhere along there, hitting the proverbial “brick wall”!) At that time, I thought I...
10 Ways to Build Resilience to Stress
April 03, 2023
Resilience to stress is essential for maintaining physical and mental health. When we’re under stress, our body responds with “fight/flight/freeze,” leading to increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and other physical and psychological responses. Responses occurring too often or becoming too intense can lead to serious health issues. Fortunately, there are several creative ways that...
How to Increase Employee Retention With Emotional Intelligence
March 14, 2023
Employee retention is an essential factor to consider when running a successful business. One report suggests that a turnover rate of close to 19% can be expected in many industries. Since finding and keeping talented employees can be challenging, understanding how best to retain them should be a priority of any employer. Over the next...
Coaching in the Classroom
March 07, 2023
I’ve been at the University of Saskatchewan for 20 years and have taught both graduate and undergraduate classes—some with as few as 10 students, and others with over 300. Regardless of the size or levels, using a coaching approach has been instrumental in creating a rich learning environment to help students excel in academia and...