Transitioning into any new role can be challenging. If that new role is a managerial one, the challenges can be even more daunting. You may now be tasked with overseeing your former peers, some of them working in-person while others work remotely. You may now also need to communicate more directly with superiors or set […]
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Why You Need to Prioritize Training for Your Administrative Staff
Recently we’ve been asking admin professionals how often their employer provides ongoing training. For 38%, there is absolutely no ongoing training; 45% reported that they receive training from their employer, but only when a need arises or if they push hard enough for it. Only 17% reported that there was a consistent plan in place. […]
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Creating a Learning Path That Leads to Greater Success
How invested are you in your employees and their happiness? It costs a huge amount of time and money to invest in hiring and onboarding new staff. So, if you could keep your staff engaged and happy, then you would potentially be saving a small fortune. Here are some startling statistics about the value of […]
How to Be Truly Great at Your Role
Someone once said, “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” Some people credit the quote to Mark Twain, others to Agatha Christie, and still others to an American businesswoman named Sally Berger. Whoever said it first, the quote is packed full of meaning. It is natural that each of us wants to get ahead, […]
Current HR Trends and How Training Plays a Role
The past two or three years have been challenging to say the least. HR has been leading and helping throughout that difficult period. But things haven’t stopped changing yet. We believe there are lots of ways that the correct, focused training can address those challenges already met and those yet to come. Let’s address three […]
Top 10 Outlook Tips and Productivity Hacks
When was the last time you received an email? Sounds like a silly question, doesn’t it? We get them all the time. Many of us may receive dozens or even hundreds of emails a day. This trend is continuing to grow. You might think that with the advent of social media, team communication like Microsoft […]
Compuease: Always Great, Now The Great Canadian Training & Consulting Company
Since 1985, Compuease has offered best-in-class learning, helping you make learning easy. We grew to one of Ottawa’s premier training companies, leading the way in workplace computer and professional skills training. Training organizers and participants alike noted our excellence in customer service and our focus on providing practical and engaging training. Our participants came back […]
Excel: Learn Far More Than the Basics
Almost every professional office role involves Excel in some capacity. And that’s not surprising, because Excel contains around 500 different functions. The first Excel for Mac was released in 1985, and the first Windows version came out in November 1987. Since then, it’s grown to phenomenal heights. Here at The Great Canadian Training & Consulting […]
Tough Conversations – Never Easy, But You Can Get Better!
Like it or not, tough conversations are a part of our normal business life. We have interactions that are pleasant, but sometimes we all find ourselves in a situation involving some kind of conflict. Employers and leaders especially so. Since you can’t always avoid tough conversations, the most important thing to do is learn how […]
OneNote – It’s for Everyone
OneNote is one of the greatest unsung success stories ever to come out of Microsoft. It’s the ultimate place to store and share your information in a single, easy-to-access location. Do you use it? You should! This month we’ll tell you why you need this software, and get you started along a path you will […]