Speexx Blog
At Speexx, we are more than 200 people who share a goal to bring the best online language learning experience to users in large organizations worldwide. We are proud to help millions of people understand each other better every day. If you have a passion for languages, cutting-edge learning technology and the future of education, the Speexx Exchange blog is for you.
5 Lessons on working remotely
Working remotely offers many benefits, but comes with many challenges. Read on about the 5 lessons on working remotely to hear how our colleagues in China and Italy mastered the art of remote work.
Business Continuity and Online Learning in Uncertain Times
Our DNA is in online communication and collaboration across borders. Our teams have been working remotely for years already. That’s why we are coping well with the situation, despite working from offices in Corona hotspots like China, Northern Italy, Madrid, Munich, to name just a few.
How to successfully manage remote teams
Most organizations have transitioned to all-remote workforces in recent weeks. Aside from being officially mandated these days, working from home offers many benefits: More flexibility, no time spent in unpleasant commutes, and extra hours for family time, to name a few.
The Best Tools for a Remote Work Environment
Even before the coronavirus reared its ugly head, two-thirds of the workforce already worked from home. The introduction of COVID-19, however, has accelerated this move toward a largely remote workforce, and organizations are finding that truly mastering digital collaboration and maintaining company productivity can be tricky.
Changes to the CEFR Framework
Recent changes to the CEFR Framework are now markedly addressing the difference between “plurilingual” versus “multilingual” concepts. We discuss the idea that language influences identity and talk more about language ability and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, the most widely used and recognized language standard and proficiency scale worldwide.
The Power of Collaborative Learning Methods
Ranked consecutively since 2015 among the top four anticipated hot trends for L&D, employees and organizations can benefit from the power of collaborative learning and social learning methods, a core element to many modern learning strategies in the digital learning landscape. Whether it's a single employee engaged in personalized learning, or an entire cohort of new hires embarking on a new learning journey together - use of social and collaborative learning methods are enriching learning experiences around the globe. Read on to find out how your team can benefit from social and collaborative learning methods.
Why You Shouldn’t Compete for Talent
The demand for new skill-sets is shifting as the employment landscape is being reshaped by AI, machine learning, and other technology-led developments. Business leaders are concerned about employees having the right skills, and many organizations are competing to fill roles. It’s time to adopt a new approach and phase out the outdated practice of buying and stealing talent.
Train Complex Skills: Take Steps to Cultivating a Learning Culture in 2020
Agility and adaptability will be key to business success in 2020. Now more than ever, learning professionals should shift their focus from traditional vocational and compliance training towards creating a culture that helps employees learn and grow.
Speexx Expert Webinars for HR and L&D
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