Author: Erin Weirrick

Training & Development Industry Researcher | Erin researches, analyzes, and writes about the impacts of employee learning on organizations and individuals. She looks at the industry shifts and trends that matter to L&D and HR professionals, and helps them understand how to create better training programs that grow their employees and their business.
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6 min
How Instructional Designers Can Leverage Off-the-Shelf Training Content
When instructional designers embrace off-the-shelf training content, they can focus their valuable time and skills where...
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5 min
Creating a Learning Culture for a More Adaptable Organization
A culture that prizes learning adapts to changes quickly - here's how to build a strong...
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6 min
Is BizLibrary the Best L&D Platform for You?
A First-Time Buyer’s Guide to Finding the Right Fit  Buying your first Learning & Development (L&D)...
6 min
Behind the Scenes with Expert Insights Presenter Gabriella Parente
At BizLibrary, we get the amazing opportunity to interact with experts in all fields – leadership...
5 min
How Soft Skills Improve Profit Margins
Soft Skills Importance Has Risen by 20% When we hear the term soft skills, many still...
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4 min
A Look to the Future: Trends in Learning and Development
The future is an unknown constant, but we can look at the current trends in the...
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4 min
6 Essential Skills to Leading Virtually 
You can still be a strong leader when you or your team are remote - work...
6 min
State-Specific Compliance Training: What You Need to Know by Industry and State 
Required Annual Training for Employees  State-specific compliance training isn’t just another HR checkbox—it’s a legal must-have....
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7 min
How You’re Losing Your New Hires Before They Start: Preboarding Best Practices & Strategies 
What is preboarding? Preboarding might not get as much attention as onboarding, but it’s a secret...
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5 min
5 Steps to Building a Learning Culture Equipped for Tomorrow
Learn how to build a learning culture through these five steps and fuel your organization's agility...
9 min
13 HR Buzzwords You Need To Know
The world of HR and L&D is constantly evolving. Keeping up with the latest trends, terms,...
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14 min
How to Handle Workplace Conflict Like a Pro
As HR professionals, it can often feel like you’re putting out fires all the time. Many...