Benefits of e-learning lost on SMBs

New research reveals small to medium-sized businesses fail to see the benefits of e-Learning. The survey revealed that only a third (31%) of respondents from small and 45% from medium-sized businesses agreed that online learning can help to reduce the overall cost per head of training employees.

EPSS: the hidden gem of e-learning
The latest IMC report seeks to establish the views of business executives and operational staff on electronic performance support system (EPSS) software. It looks at how training is delivered for new software applications or upgrades and the perceived benefits of EPSS software to organisations and employees.

Examining e-learning in higher education: perceptions and reality
Universities and higher education institutions are increasingly looking to enhance the learning experience of their students whilst continuing to reduce budgets. This report seeks to establish the views of academic and operational staff in higher education establishments with regard to e-learning. It looks at the current use of e-learning within universities and the perceptions of its benefits and shortfalls.

Exploring the educational skills gap
There has been much talk over the last decade about the quality of education deteriorating in the UK. IMC (UK) Learning Ltd’s new research report, "Exploring the educational skills gap", asked business leaders and HR professionals for their views on the perceived skills gap between school leavers and business. It looks at the difficulty organisations have in finding suitably skilled staff, the areas that experience the largest skills gap and what organisations are doing to attempt to bridge it. 

Staff training during an economic downturn – opportunities and threats

The current economic climate is forcing organisations to streamline their business and cut budgets. IMC (UK) Learning Ltd’s research report, "Staff training during an economic downturn – opportunities and threats", asked HR professionals for their views regarding training and learning in uncertain economic times. It looks at the importance placed on training and learning, what organisations require from staff training and the e-learning tools, including learning management systems and rapid authoring tools, currently being used.