Sep 27, 2023 5 questions with Steve Thompson, 5app’s new Chief Learning Officer We sat down with Steve Thompson, 5app's new Chief Learning Officer, to hear all about his time with customer Greystar and his ambitions for his role.
Sep 20, 2023 Style + substance = great learner engagement When it comes to securing great learner engagement, you need content with both style AND substance. Find out how Greystar got it right.
Sep 13, 2023 Make your in-house content the star of the show It’s the age-old debate for any learning team: do we buy off-the-shelf content or build our own? Explore the pros and cons of both options and...
Aug 31, 2023 From quiet quitters to dynamic doers Hybrid and remote work have changed employee engagement beyond recognition. With quiet quitters on the rise, how can you create a culture of dynamic...
Aug 24, 2023 Seeking great DEIB content? Your wait is over! Looking for top-quality DEIB content? Then you need the DEIB Hub from 5app and All of Us! Find out why it's such a simple, affordable, effective...
Aug 22, 2023 Change is good… if you have the right tech Find out why Greystar needed to get the right tech in place to navigate unpredictable business changes, and why 5app ticked every one of its boxes.
Aug 17, 2023 Breaking down barriers to build operational efficiency Discover how Greystar boosted operational efficiency, drove knowledge sharing and cut time spent dealing with clunky processes and systems with 5app.
Aug 15, 2023 Why today’s businesses leverage digital, tech and comms for success Find out how Hemsley Fraser pivoted during the pandemic, leveraging digital tech & comms to adapt to new work, learning, and business dynamics amid...
Aug 9, 2023 Two ingredients for a better workplace culture What are the limitations of relying solely on technology to cultivate an enjoyable, inclusive culture in the remote work era?
Aug 3, 2023 Learning that cuts through the noise Between the incessant Slack pings, emails and texts, it’s a wonder there’s time to get anything done at all. How can you help your people cut through...
Jul 26, 2023 From silos to synergy with one powerful platform With L&D budgets being squeezed, many businesses are consolidating their tech stacks by moving from lots of platforms to one. Should you make the...
Jul 20, 2023 Just. Too. Many. Platforms (IOW, how to simplify your tech stack) The benefits of a streamlined tech stack, how to get there, and how 5app customer Hemsley Fraser did it themselves.
Jul 18, 2023 Greystar's Learning Academies drive phenomenal results at minimal cost Find out how Greystar’s game-changing new learning architecture has enabled a 328% increase in the combination of user sessions, unique users and...
Jul 12, 2023 Why change is the best catalyst for better business communication Effective communication in turbulent times requires you to focus on quantity and quality. Find out how to improve your business communications in...
Jul 6, 2023 How to pivot your business in a crisis The smooth running of any business depends on having the right learning and comms strategy. Learn how to protect your business and employees amidst...
Jun 28, 2023 In 2023, your digital transformation is only just beginning What are the steps to digital transformation? Find out how businesses like yours can ensure that your digital transformation sticks and continues to...
Jun 6, 2023 Engaging the learner - communications in L&D What’s the significance of comms in L&D? How should learning initiatives be communicated? And how does communication affect engagement? Let's find...
May 11, 2023 Skills - yesterday, today and in the future Explore the skills gap – Which skills need to be developed? Which skills are becoming redundant? And how are L&D professionals preparing for these...
May 2, 2023 Leadership & management - how can we do better? What makes a great leader? Andrew spoke to four L&D experts about how companies can develop effective leadership practices, despite the everyday...
Apr 12, 2023 We have a fresh new look To better reflect our growth, convey our uniqueness, and inspire belief in a seamless way of learning and working, it was time for a refresh.
Feb 8, 2023 The power of human assisted curation The importance of human assisted curation in a world overflowing with digital content.
Dec 20, 2022 Anders Pink Complete Curation Product Anders Pink’s Complete Curation Product makes content curation from multiple or large sources easy peasy.
Dec 20, 2022 All of Us and 5app Partnership Developing our partnership with All of Us – the only plug and play, EDI focussed, interactive platform that gives every voice a space to be heard.
Nov 3, 2022 How Thomas Thor created a culture of continual learning engagement We helped create the Thomas Thor Academy – a scaleable, digital platform to support staff learning and development.
Jul 1, 2022 Helping develop leadership resilience with Spirit Energy Spirit Energy wanted to move fast to respond to these newly discovered employee needs. Hemsley Fraser and 5app matched that need for speed with...
Jun 23, 2022 Helping Greystar build a learning culture to fuel rapid growth Find out how Greystar built a learning culture with 5app, resulting in improved performance and employee engagement.
Apr 20, 2022 Challenges facing L&D in 2022 Research from 5app and global learning and development experts, Hemsley Fraser, reveals what will be key concerns for L&D in 2022.
Mar 14, 2022 How can technology help drive diversity and inclusion? Find out how technology can be a key enabler of diversity and inclusion. It's time to act on D&I and build that all important inclusive technology...
Feb 17, 2022 How to get your content curation strategy right What is content curation? How does it apply to your organisation? What does it need to achieve? Learn how to create an effective content curation...
Feb 6, 2022 Why your business needs a curated learning platform and how to create one What is a curated learning platform? How do you create one? Find out how to make a curated learning platform work for your employees and your...
Jan 19, 2022 Reskilling and Upskilling in a Hybrid World What is the effect of hybrid working on learning? What happens when reskilling and upskilling and the hybrid model collide? The 5App team explores.
Jan 14, 2022 How Hemsley Fraser pivoted to virtual learning to support customer needs See how Hemsley Fraser partnered with 5app to fundamentally change the way they work, communicate, collaborate and learn.
Nov 16, 2021 How to accelerate skills development and learning The skills challenge is something facing all employers. Find out how to accelerate skills development and learning in your workplace with 5app.
Oct 19, 2021 How do you choose the right channels for hybrid learning? Employers must find the best channels for learning in a hybrid working model. Find out how to choose the right ones to make hybrid learning a...
Sep 29, 2021 Our exciting new partnership with D&I content specialist, All of Us 5App announces their content partnership with specialist D&I content agency, All of Us, and launches the D&I Engagement Hub, to underpin your D&I...
Sep 7, 2021 What is hybrid working and what does it mean for my organisation? Hybrid working is being adopted across many organisations but what does the hybrid workplace look like and what are the biggest challenges?
Aug 18, 2021 Build vs buy? Develop talent in-house with the right learning technology Buying in skills costs up to six times as much as developing talent internally. Find out how the right learning technology helps develop talent...
Aug 4, 2021 Onboarding new staff or reboarding? How technology can help with the heavy lifting First impressions count when onboarding new staff, but companies must ensure successful reboarding so that returning employees retain skills and...
Jul 20, 2021 How to support learning and reskilling on a budget Many organisations are operating with a skills deficit, making reskilling an urgent business imperative. Learn how to support reskilling on a budget.
Jul 1, 2021 Seven ways to improve employee experience Find out how to improve your employee experience - 92% of HR leaders say it matters more than ever before and it’s their number one priority this...
Jun 22, 2021 Knowledge sharing: what it is and why it's critical to business success Knowledge sharing is business critical. It’s essential organisations ensure all employees can access the knowledge they need, when and how they need...
May 28, 2021 Business software solutions - why take two bottles into the shower? Do businesses needs both a learning platform and an intranet? Duncan Barrett looks at the benefit of combining both through one business software...
Apr 21, 2021 Bridging the soft skills gap – don’t forget your accidental managers Learn why you must close the skills gap and support your accidental managers. Developing the right skills for your organisation is a business...
Apr 8, 2021 How to improve learner engagement Find out how L&D teams can build greater learner engagement as employees shift to more hybrid ways of working post-pandemic.
Mar 26, 2021 Does your learning content support employee mental health? Curating resources to support employee mental health and wellbeing, as well as having the right learning technology, is key to building healthy...
Mar 4, 2021 How to build a business case for a learning platform See our handy guide on how to build the business case for a learning platform. Where do you start if you are looking to make your first purchase?
Feb 22, 2021 How to create an inclusive culture: the role of EDI resources How do you create an inclusive culture at work? Read about the role of EDI resources (equality, diversity, inclusion) in building inclusivity
Jan 29, 2021 The role of communication in learning: the 5app pillars Find out about the importance of communication in learning and the 5app pillars of agile learning: Development, Knowledge & Communication.
Jan 12, 2021 Best online learning formats to engage your staff Employees require digital resources to help do their jobs and learn new skills. Find out which online learning formats are the most popular.
Nov 27, 2020 Bridging the digital talent gap The need for digital skills is so great employers must implement upskilling strategies now. Find advice on bridging the digital talent gap.
Nov 16, 2020 3 learning metrics business leaders need to drive performance Find out why business leaders need a laser focus on performance improvement and which 3 learning metrics are essential for achieving impact.
Oct 28, 2020 How can L&D support virtual team working? Virtual team working is here to stay. Learn how L&D teams can educate organisations on the best way to work more effectively in virtual ways.
Oct 15, 2020 What is a playlist and why are they so popular? Humans like lists and playlists are a popular and accessible format for learning. Find seven good reasons to use playlists in L&D.
Sep 24, 2020 Learning culture explained: the what, the why and the how Building a learning culture requires vision and purpose from the top team down. Find out how to focus on dialogue and continuous improvement.
Aug 27, 2020 Brandon Hall Group gold award for Greystar, 5app and Hemsley Fraser This award celebrates the learning partnership that has successfully supported Greystar’s transformation into a learning culture.
Jul 29, 2020 How L&D can drive the wellbeing agenda There are huge opportunities for L&D to lead the wellbeing agenda post-COVID - providing the resources employees need to stay well and safe.
Jun 10, 2020 How managers can improve virtual communications and learning Learn how virtual communications have never been so important, as remote workers look to their managers for support on effective online learning.
May 15, 2020 Managing remote teams: challenges and best practice Managing remote teams is now a required skill for most managers. Find out how to guide your team effectively and help them stay productive.
May 1, 2020 How to pivot business strategy and support remote workers Read how Hemsley Fraser worked with 5App to broadened their customer offering and transform how they communicate and support remote workers.
Sep 11, 2019 Getting started with social learning What is social learning? A better question is: what should social learning look like in my organisation in 2021 and beyond? Find out here.
Jul 14, 2019 15 ways to contemporise compliance training Online compliance training is often criticised for being little more than a box-ticking exercise. Find out about a more modern and effective approach.