The SaaS model is now pervasive and learning management systems are predominantly ‘cloud’ based on servers within a data centre. In the SaaS pricing model, the subscription fees are usually based on user numbers and includes the hosting and ongoing maintenance costs in one monthly fee. You can check out our pricing for WorkPlan LMS here.
Once you have a subscription for an LMS, there are some ongoing costs that you need to consider as well. Whether there are ongoing costs or not depends on your requirements and the vendors service models under the subscription agreement. I will look at the most common ongoing costs.

One of the biggest challenges in becoming a manager is learning how to trust your team enough to delegate and let go. As an expert, an employee is usually self-reliant to get things done. As a manager, you learn that you can’t do everything alone. A manager has to learn how to communicate her vision, set clear goals and performance standards—and then, hand the task or project off to her/his team.
Here are some key takeaways on the differences between being an expert or individual contributor on a team, and being a manager.

Effective onboarding enhances employee experiences, making employees feel more comfortable into their new workplace faster.  Effective onboarding also boosts employee engagement and reduces employee turnover, which leads to long-term success and productivity for the organisation.

Here are 6 strategies for utilising learning experiences to onboard new employees efficiently and effectively.