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Barriers to Effective Communication
George Bernard Shaw once said, "The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." Although nearly a century has passed since these words were first spoken, they still hold true today. Barriers to effective communication in the...
Barriers to Effective Communication
George Bernard Shaw once said, "The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." Although nearly a century has passed since these words were first spoken, they still hold true today. Barriers to effective communication in the...
Remember LEAST for Great Customer Service
Customer service is the backbone of any successful business. It not only resolves issues and addresses concerns but also creates memorable experiences that keep customers coming back. Exceptional customer service can set you apart from your competitors. Great...
Remember LEAST for Great Customer Service
Customer service is the backbone of any successful business. It not only resolves issues and addresses concerns but also creates memorable experiences that keep customers coming back. Exceptional customer service can set you apart from your competitors. Great...
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Are You a Target?
Crime is costly. The financial losses from theft alone exceed over $50 billion per year. Add in what businesses spend to prevent loss, and that amount more than doubles. When you recognize how criminals might target your business, you can strategize ways to stop them....
If It Doesn’t Happen at Work, Is It Still Workplace Harassment?
You already know that federal mandates, as well as laws in many states, prohibit workplace harassment. What you might not know is that the term itself can be a little misleading. When you hear “workplace harassment” you may think it only applies to behavior that...
Develop Hourly Employees into Managers
Spending time to develop employees into managers is a win-win proposition. It creates a growth vehicle for hourly employees to sample management responsibilities, and it also provides much-needed relief when business increases dramatically, managers take vacations, or...
Want to Improve Your Business? Get Engaged!
Like any good manager or owner, you know what you want for your business. You have goals for sales, profitability, turnover, and marketing ROI. To achieve all these goals, you'll have to tackle a lot of different strategies, but you'll need one thing to make them all...
How Training Reduces Turnover
Training and turnover have something in common – they both can cost a company a lot of money. They also have a causal relationship that goes both ways. High turnover increases training costs. At the same time, investing in a quality training program can reduce...
Classroom to Computer
Adopting a Corporate Online Training ProgramCorporate online training has grown by an astounding 900% in the last two decades, yet some companies have still not made the switch. Most business managers already know the benefits of online learning. They understand that...
How to Protect Your Customers from Digital Risks
As technology changes the way we do business, it also changes the risks involved in doing business. A company faces digital risks from every angle, and studies show cyber threats are becoming more frequent and more costly. The more extensive your digital footprint,...
Workplace Harassment Threatens Your Corporate Culture
Trends in corporate culture over the past few years have shifted from focusing on how employees can contribute to the organization toward a holistic focus on the employee’s experience within the company. Part of this has been driven by increased competitiveness in the...
Controlling Costs in a Retail Business
When it comes to controlling costs in a retail environment, it's not just the dollars flying out the window that will get you. Sometimes, it's the less obvious things that will keep you from reaching your short and long term goals. Of course you have to keep your eye...
How Team Training Impacts Your Customers
Ever wonder if your staff’s internal disagreements, disorganization, communication breakdowns and low morale are affecting your customers? Stop wondering and accept it: You can’t hide that negativity from the people who visit your operation. In fact, your customers...
Year in Review – RTO®’s Most Popular Topics for 2018
It’s hard to believe 2018 is winding down. We’ve been busy here at Ready Training Online, and we’re sure you have been, too. In case you missed these articles, here’s a recap of the our most popular topics from 2018:Barriers to Effective CommunicationDo you ever feel...
3-Step Plan for Effective Training
Your customers have a lot of choices, so why should they choose you over your competition? The answer is all around you. It’s your staff. Your team members make or break customer loyalty through the service they provide. This goes far beyond what you might think of as...
