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Why is compliance training ‘boring’?

Compliance training programs don’t respect the learners’ time: One study discovered that 70% of compliance training is more than 30 minutes long. More than half of that training is between 30 and 60 minutes. A small slice of training (4%) is a whopping 2+ hours long. Can you blame learners for not wanting to sit through all of that? Compliance training isn’t delivered often enough: The majority of compliance training seems to be delivered once a year, according to research. Delivering compliance training all at once could have an effect on engagement and lead to bored learners. A better strategy is to produce shorter compliance modules several times a year. This approach is also likely to increase learner retention and recall. Compliance training doesn’t resonate with learners: Another complaint is that while compliance training might be relevant to the industry, it has very little to do with learners’ day to day responsibilities. General training that can’t be applied in real-world ...

A perfect summer day in Arashiyama

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Hair styles

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Haircuts I like  

Cucumber Shrimp Salad

Ingredients 2 pounds shrimp peeled and deveined 1 English cucumber small diced 3 green onions thinly sliced Creamy Lime Dressing ⅓ cup mayonnaise ⅓ cup sour cream 1 large lime zested and juiced (about 2 teaspoons zest and 2 tablespoons juice) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 garlic clove minced ¼ teaspoon kosher salt Instructions Make the dressing. To make the dressing, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime zest and juice, dill, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Set aside or place in the fridge. Cook the Shrimp. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until cooked through and pink. Make an Ice Water Bath. While the shrimp are cooking, prepare an ice water bath. Remove the shrimp to the ice water bath using a skimmer. Let them cool for 3 minutes, then drain them in a colander. Chop them into bite-sized pieces. Stir it all together. In a mixing bowl, stir together the chopped shrimp, green onion, diced cucumber, a...

Facts and fun

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Useful Tips for Planning a Trip to South Korea

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Useful tips for planning a trip to South Korea 

Kyoto sightseeing spots

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Kiyomizu Temple: One of the oldest Buddhist temples. Most visited tourist spot. Near Yasaka Shrine. Near Gion district. Fushimi Inari Shrine: 1000 gates . The most picturesque spot. Near Tofukuji temple (famous during the Fall). Go early in the morning or late afternoon. Kinkakuji Temple: Golden Pavilion. Picturesque view but not much to do nearby. Arashiyama Bamboo Forest: Standing amid these soaring stalks of bamboo. Monkey Park : You can hang out with monkeys. Nijo Castle: Historic castle with nightingale floors. Closes early (4pm). Kyoto Samurai & Ninja Museum: Guided tour of Japan’s history, samurai and ninja experience, and more. Nishiki Market: One of the most well known flea markets. Great for food lovers. Geisha Experience Gion MAIKO CHAYA: The venue that holds tea ceremony and show led by a real geisha. Teramachi shopping arcade: Many souvernir shops and specialty stores. Imperial Palace: The residence of the emperor until the Meiji period. Ginkakuji Temple: A temp...