Speexx People Development Blog:
News & Articles for HR- and L&D Specialists

-- Explore the Future of People Development on our blog about Leadership, Coaching, Language Training, and related Career Development Topics --

Speexx BlogTarek Barakat

Welcome to our dedicated hub for thought leadership and innovative practices in people development. At Speexx, our commitment to fostering professional growth through our award-winning SaaS B2B platform shines in every article and interview we share. Whether you’re seeking to enhance corporate language training, explore business coaching, or mentoring: our blog is your gateway to the latest in leadership news, HR trends, and employee engagement strategies. Since we focus on people development, you will also find blogposts about remote work, lifelong learning, employer branding, Learning and Development, people analytics, skill development and talent management.

9 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Language Training Partner – Part 1

By Jennifer Hubauer|

In an increasingly interconnected world, in which communication across borders is imperative to the success of modern organizations, language training cannot be overlooked. If youā€™re an HR or L&D professional tasked with finding a corporate language training partner for your organization, there is a lot to consider while you navigate through the wide variety of providers on the market.

Understanding AI and Machine Learning in L&D

By Jennifer Hubauer|

We recently had the pleasure of hosting a webinar on the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) with Diane Haines, VP Marketing of OpenSesame. We discussed practical applications of AI and machine learning in L&D and corporate training - like how you can work through data at your company for employee training and how to process it to gain knowledge for practical use so that you can improve your workforce.

Top Traits Speexx Channel Partners Have in Common

By Sarah Voigt|

Despite our mission to improve communication skills across borders, we know that there are times when we canā€™t do everything alone. Thatā€™s where our Channel Partners come into play. If you value effective communication and youā€™re interested in becoming a Speexx Channel Partner, keep on reading to learn what top qualities our successful Channel Partners have in common.

Turbocharging Soft Skills to Drive Performance Among Teams

By Andreas Urban|

In a bid to drive enhanced performance, companies are shifting from top-down hierarchies to flatter structures with cross-functional teams. According to research from Deloitte, ā€œthe shift from hierarchies to cross-functional teams is well underway. Our data shows that adopting team structures improves organizational performance for those that have made the journey; organizations that have not risk falling further behind.ā€ More than half of respondents to Deloitteā€™s survey (53%) report a significant improvement in performance after switching to a team-based model of working.

How to Track the Success of Your Organization’s Learning Initiatives

By Sarah Voigt|

The adoption of cloud infrastructure has led to a proliferation of learning management systems (LMSs) and tools geared toward catering to an ever-evolving workforce. From compliance to corporate language training, learning and development is a cornerstone of many organizationsā€™ people strategy. Itā€™s no wonder the global LMS market is booming. In 2018, the market was reportedly worth more than $5 billion, and itā€™s projected to grow exponentially during the next decade.

What Learning in the Flow of Life Means for L&D

By Jennifer Hubauer|

A new term has arrived on the digital learning and HR scene ā€“ ā€˜ā€™learning in the flow of lifeā€™ā€™ - a concept coined by Deloitte and used to describe the ease by which a person might be able to gain new knowledge or skills during his or her quotidian routine. This is a recurring theme in the workplace as training and L&D has become a top priority for many modern organizations. But what does this new term, ā€œlearning in the flow of life,ā€ really mean, and how can it help to achieve continuous learning on the job and throughout our daily lives?