Don’t forget the 2012 ASTD-TCC Regional Conference & Expo!  Stop by and visit Russell Associates in booth #40 from 11:50 am to 3:45 pm on October 23-24.  Let us show you how we can help your employees be the best they can be!

The newest addition to our lineup is TotalTrain™ Blended Learning Solutions (TTBLS). TTBLS is a key component of intRAtrain™ Management Platform for Active Corporate Training (iMPACT).  This system maximizes individual learning preferences which allow learners to effectively achieve the greatest results and enhances your training return on investment.

In addition to TTBLS, Russell Associates also offers:

• intRAtrain™, our easy-to-use and affordable learning management system.
• SafeTrain™, our library of interactive, web-based industrial and food safety and compliance training courses (most available in English as well as Spanish). 
• TotalTrain™, our library of over 3,000 web-based business and professional courses.
• Custom eLearning (computer-based training/eLearning), designed for your specific processes and needs.

Take the time now to complete our word find, then be sure to bring your completed puzzle to our booth to be entered into a drawing for a great prize! To print your Russell Associates iMPACT word find, click here.

Want to know more? Check out our website at www.intratrain.com then visit us at this year’s ASTD-TCC Regional Conference & Expo on October 23 & 24, in St. Paul, MN.

Russell Associates will be introducing TotalTrain™ Blended Learning Solutions (TTBLS) at this year’s American Society of Training and Development, Twin Cities Chapter (ASTD-TCC) Regional Conference and Expo. TTBLS incorporates the Performance Breakthrough Model that integrates Poly Modal Learning to delivery unprecedented learning results.

TotalTrain™ Blended Learning Solutions uses a blended approach to learning that incorporates pre- and post-assessment to ensure participants learned the critical and need-to-know information, performance contracting that sets desired behavior change, eLearning that maximizes knowledge transfer, live learning that optimizes skill development, and reinforcement/virtual coaching that ensures ongoing focus and extends the behavior and performance change process . This has proven to be extremely effective in increasing retention and is particularly effective with Generation Y learners.

This year’s ASTD-TCC Conference and Expo will be held at River Center, October 23 – 24 in St. Paul, MN. The conference is a place for top quality professional development and hands-on, world class workshops for today’s learning professionals! There will be over 20 breakout sessions within the two days, with presentations by industry leaders like Franklin Covey and Jason Bickle.

For more information about TTBLS or other Russell Associates’ products and services, contact Jerry Van Oort at jerry@intratrain.com or visit http://www.intratrain.com.

There are many questions any entrepreneur may ask themselves. How many employees can we handle? Where is there a need in our industry? What industries are showing the most growth for need, and so on. Being a part of a small company, the spotlight is on to make the most out of your decisions and efforts. I found this great infographic which picked at trends HR Managers face on a daily basis and which they see as a forth-coming for the year 2012.

http://www.openforum.com/infographics/business-forecasting-2012-hiring-trends

How does your company compare? Find the latest solutions to all your specific, custom training needs from development, to safety, and to our newest service, TotalTrain™ Blended Leaning Solutions (TTBLS) where beginner or experienced learners will perform mastery faster and with greater motivation than traditional “training programs.” Don’t let your company be another statistic, visit www.intratrain.com.

Russell Associates will be introducing TotalTrain™ Blended Learning Solutions (TTBLS) at this year’s Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) Conference. TTBLS incorporates the Performance Breakthrough Model that integrates Poly Modal Learning to delivery unprecedented learning results.

TotalTrain™ Blended Learning Solutions uses a blended approach to learning that incorporates pre- and post-assessment to ensure participants learned the critical and need-to-know information, performance contracting that sets desired behavior change, eLearning that maximizes knowledge transfer, live learning that optimizes skill development, and reinforcement/virtual coaching that ensures ongoing focus and extends the behavior and performance change process . This has proven to be extremely effective in increasing retention and is particularly effective with Generation Y learners.

This year’s Minnesota SHRM Conference will be held at the Mayo Civic Center October 14 – 16 in Rochester, MN. The conference is titled, “Empowering People through Knowledge”. There will be 40 – 50 breakout sessions with presentations by subject matter experts that are not often available at similar conferences. For more information on the conference go to: http://www.mnshrm.com/cde.cfm?event=387187

For more information about TTBLS or other Russell Associates’ products and services, contact Jerry Van Oort at jerry(at)intratrain(dot)com or visit http://www.intratrain.com.

Currently, most workplaces contain at least two, sometimes three generations of employees – Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials. Each of these generations are having to experience the difference in each generation “norm,” although it can be quite challenging, there are ways to successfully close the gap, especially in the workplace. Independent writer and editor, Katie Morrell addresses issues, stereotypes, influences, and behaviors found in multi-generational workplaces in Secrets To Closing Generation Gaps At Work.

 http://www.openforum.com/idea-hub/topics/lifestyle/article/secrets-to-closing-generation-gaps-at-work-katie-morell?extlink=sm-openforum-tw

Lastly, we leave you with the reassurance of TotalTrain™ Blended Learning Solutions (TTBLS). Our newest service delivers effective and behavior changing solutions to meet your training needs. Build the gap with TTBLS – a unique and blended approach to training your employees… no matter the generation. Visit www.intratrain.com to learn more.

Sorry we missed you at the webinar this week!  We know schedules get busy, fortunately you have another opportunity to attend our free 8 Easy Steps for Maximizing Training ROI webinar. We had a great turn out last week and hope for the same during this presentation. A lot of company training issues were addressed, and we were happy to be there to help!

There is a simple solution to any learning and development challenge your company might be facing. Learn more by attending our webinar:

• The eight components of an effective learning and development system
• an approach that’ll lead to performance improvement; increased productivity; increased employee engagement, etc.
• an effective way to do Level 3 measurement of your soft skills training

Once again, during this free web presention you will get a first-look at Russell Associates’ NEWEST service, TotalTrain™ Blended Learning Solutions (TTBLS)! We are pleased to introduce TTBLS, and add it to our list of innovative products and solutions. We hope to see you there… Register Now!

Recently, I found an article on Linked In and felt compelled to share. The article is written by editor in chief, Lara Sowinski, of Food Logistics Magazine. It is a great article referring to a list of items that auditors will examine during inspections. As we all know, food safety audits of all types are on the rise – especially after the effect the FSMA has taken on the food industry. Read the article here.

However, there is a simple solution. Our solution is inspectiTRAC™. Russell Associates’ automated inspection system is the solution for companies like yours to prepare for audits by establishing internal inspections!

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Recently, I found an article on Linked In and felt compelled to share. The article is written by editor in chief, Lara Sowinski, of Food Logistics Magazine. It is a great article referring to a list of items that auditors will examine during inspections. As we all know, food safety audits of all types are on the rise – especially after the effect the FSMA has taken on the food industry. Read the article here.

However, there is a simple solution. Our solution is inspectiTRAC™. Russell Associates’ automated inspection system is the solution for companies like yours to prepare for audits by establishing internal inspections!

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Managing the safety and inspection process at any level can be a challenge.  But what if there was a system that could automate and mobilize the safety inspection process and eliminate errors?  And, wouldn’t it be great if it could be customized to your locations, systems, equipment and personnel?

Well, there is such a system – it’s inspectiTRAC™! We invite you to join us in this web presentation, a great way to learn more about inspectiTRAC™. Just a click away, you can see how it works and learn how our new automated inspection softwaer can benefit you, your company, and your employees. Click here to register, today!

Webinar Objectives:

inspectiTRAC™ – What it is

Why inspectiTRAC™

How it Works

Benefits of Automated Inspections

Cost/Benefit Analysis

You may notice a logo on many plastic water bottles, pitchers, baby bottles, pacifiers, and silverware – “BPA Free” it reads. But what does this mean, and why do so many vendors, consumers, and retailers migrate towards products stating they are BPA free?

Take a look at this article to find out why the National Resources Defense Council has petitioned the FDA to ban BPA as a food additive since 2008.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46908536/ns/health-food_safety/#.T4SUv9UoskY

While studies continue, more and more food safety concerns will be debated. Don’t put the importance of food safety in your company on hold. Provide your employees with the right training tools to make food safety a top priority, take a step with SafeTrain™.