The ever-increasing importance of digital security in business
With the business world becoming increasingly digitized every day, employees and businesses are finding themselves more and more exposed to the dangers lurking in the online world. This year, internet use has increased by 7%, bringing us to a total of 59% of the global population online. As a result of this growth, cyberattacks are […]
4 lessons we’ve all learned from telecommuting
During the coronavirus pandemic, both established businesses and new startups have struggled to keep their doors open. This is partly because the number of in-store shoppers has been greatly reduced and partly because keeping employees safe amidst the highly contagious coronavirus has proven almost impossible. To weather the impact of this unprecedentedly catastrophic pandemic, employers […]
Sharpening creativity with the SCAMPER technique
Creative thinking and problem-solving are abilities we use every day in one way or another, and they’re essential for innovation. Having said that, not all people are used to regularly flexing their creative muscles. We’re all born with the ability to think outside the box, it’s just that from a young age, our brains are […]
How gamification builds new leaders
Simply put, gamification is the introduction of different game playing elements — such as point scoring, competing with others, and rules of play — into a traditionally non-game environment in order to encourage user engagement. According to Business News Daily, gamification has been around for many decades now and is actually being continuously used by […]
5 digital transformation trends for companies to keep an eye on in 2020
As we move into the future, we’re forced to reconcile the increasingly complex challenges and trends that shape our lives in and out of the office. More specifically, to stay afloat, companies must be able to react to and integrate new changes that are unique to the time. In the 21st century, this means a […]
5 keys to delivering quality customer service online
We’ve all been customers at one point or another. We know what it’s like to be on the receiving end of both good and bad service. However, right now, and especially with the current health crisis and the “new normal,” online transactions are becoming more and more common, as is the importance of delivering quality […]
Encouraging creative thinking in your company
In recent years, we’ve seen a direct correlation between innovation and success in companies from all industries. For this reason, more and more companies are encouraging their employees to be more creative in their approaches to aspects of their job. Because without creativity, employees (and by extension, the company they work for) are doomed to […]
5 online courses to help you get more out of corporate training
As technology continues to play a larger role in our lives, it’s only natural that company training methods need to adapt to new standards and expectations as well. A good example of this is the clear shift towards game-based learning in the corporate sector. By moving training online, companies can reduce costs by eliminating the […]
Gamelearn’s serious game Merchants wins gold at the International Serious Play Awards 2020
Merchants, our serious game on negotiation and conflict resolution, recently took home the gold medal at the International Serious Play Awards 2020 in the category for corporate training video games. Each year, the International Serious Play Awards recognize excellence in serious games and simulators that promote learning in various fields. A high-quality serious game focused […]
Embracing lifelong learning: 5 ways online education can benefit you and your career
Not a few decades ago, the corporate world was a much different place. People would join a company after college, and use their degree and their knowledge to hold down a decent job until they’re ready for something better, or until they’re ready to enter retirement. Nowadays, though, things have completely changed, and the modern […]
