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		<item><guid isPermaLink="false">9BB8D97C-3124-4704-817D-DF4C573C1B8C</guid><category>training</category><author>Now NewsMaker</author><title>Building the case for on-boarding</title><description>Commencing after the UKGov's spending review, this Newsmaker campaign's research &amp; development strands will deliver the solid, statistics, compelling comment and fresh opinion that pushes on-boarding up the boardroom agenda this autumn.</description><link>http://nowcomms.com/media/newsmaker/latestcampaigns/onboarding.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:12:10 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="http://nowcomms.com/media/newsmaker/latestcampaigns/images/onboarding.jpg" length="9800" type="image/jpeg"/></item>
		<item><guid isPermaLink="false">32191D55-F168-4C5E-9B5B-BD58F98D8F2B</guid><category>Workplace</category><author>Now</author><title>Augmented reality in education</title><description>Augmented reality is "the education technology to watch" according to this year's Horizon Report, but as UK schools and colleges tighten the budgeting belts just where are the roll-out opportunities really going to come from?</description><link>http://nowcomms.com/media/newsmaker/latestcampaigns/techtrendsinteaching.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:43:25 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="http://nowcomms.com/media/newsmaker/latestcampaigns/images/arghost.jpg" length="8061" type="image/jpeg"/></item>
		<item><guid isPermaLink="false">5D5BA429-4B6E-48CD-AD17-3B6E10D0CB34</guid><category>eLearning</category><author>Now</author><title>eLearning in the third word: what's really developing?</title><description>This feature seeks your input if you are working on tech-based learning and training projects deployed or rolling-out in Africa and / or other third world countries.</description><link>http://nowcomms.com/media/newsmaker/latestcampaigns/elearningin3rdworld.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:49:18 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="http://nowcomms.com/media/newsmaker/latestcampaigns/images/elearning3rdworld.jpg" length="7601" type="image/jpeg"/></item>
		<item><guid isPermaLink="false">DED0BD5B-E661-4771-82A2-47CD3B8058B0</guid><category>Marketing</category><author>Now</author><title>Savvy marketers: the unofficial winners of this summer's World Cup</title><description>Our "unofficial" World Cup winners campaign seeks comments and examples of the really inventive marketing promotions that are beating the big boys at their own game.</description><link>http://nowcomms.com/media/newsmaker/latestcampaigns/wc2010.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:46:02 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="http://nowcomms.com/media/newsmaker/latestcampaigns/images/savvywcmarketersghost.jpg" length="8749" type="image/jpeg"/></item>
		<item><title>FAILING THE TEST:Serious games players respond to brain training fiasco</title><description>Are claims that brain training games don't work causing difficulties for the serious games market? If so why and what can be done to distance the industry from unmerited criticism?</description><link>http://nowcomms.com/media/newsmaker/latestcampaigns/braintrain.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:20:51 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="http://nowcomms.com/media/newsmaker/latestcampaigns/images/braindrain.jpg" length="10694" type="image/jpeg"/></item>
		<item><title>DRIVING CHANGE: New tactics for training on the forecourt</title><description>Is your company helping steer the new training initiatives accelerating auto sales in Europe's car industry? If it is, then our latest multimedia campaign seeks your comment and insight.</description><link>http://nowcomms.com/media/newsmaker/latestcampaigns/autotraining.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:11:39 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="http://nowcomms.com/media/newsmaker/latestcampaigns/images/drivingchange.jpg" length="8659" type="image/jpeg"/></item>
		<item><guid isPermaLink="false">7CAE5C1E-2F67-4AF5-9C96-6F66DA6F0363</guid><category>Workplace</category><author>Now</author><title>SKILLS TESTING: THE BUYER'S GUIDE</title><description>Due out next month, the new Buyer's Guide for Skills Testing will become the much thumbed reference book for over 22,000 professionals in HR, recruitment and personnel over the next 12 months. Get listed now.</description><link>http://nowcomms.com/media/newsmaker/latestcampaigns/skillstestingbuyersguide.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:43:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://nowcomms.com/media/newsmaker/latestcampaigns/images/skillstestingwhite.jpg" length="7094" type="image/jpeg"/></item>
		<item><title>REAL PLANS FOR VIRTUAL CITIES</title><description>Focused on urban change across the UK and new developments for the London Olympics, this rolling news theme explores the real commercial progress that 3D digitalisation is making to town centres and large scale regeneration projects.</description><link>http://nowcomms.com/media/newsmaker/latestcampaigns/realplans4virtualcities.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:02:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://nowcomms.com/media/newsmaker/latestcampaigns/images/realplans4virtualcitieswhite.jpg" length="7770" type="image/jpeg"/></item>
		<item><guid isPermaLink="false">B27128CA-871A-47DB-8173-D1B781329D92</guid><category>Workplace</category><author>Now</author><title>TOP TEN TRENDS IN TRAINING: 2010</title><description>Whether you're predicting just one big learning trend for 2010 or a full top 10 chart of tools &amp; tactics the industry's certain to adopt next year, your contributions could become the soundbites that drive multiple news stories in Europe and the US between now and the close of '09.</description><link>http://nowcomms.com/media/newsmaker/latestcampaigns/top10trendsintraining.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:43:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://nowcomms.com/media/newsmaker/latestcampaigns/images/trainingtrends2010.jpg" length="8392" type="image/jpeg"/></item>
		<item><guid>http://nowcomms.com/media/newsmaker/latestcampaigns/nhs.htm</guid><category>Workplace</category><title>CARE WITHOUT COMPROMISE: ONLINE TRAINING IN THE NHS</title><description>Having just stonewalled the McKinsey plan to slash the NHS workforce by 10%, can the UK government really  deliver the critical cost reductions with a smart mix of today's most efficient learning and development techniques? Care without compromise comment opps are in progress now.</description><link>http://nowcomms.com/media/newsmaker/latestcampaigns/nhs.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:18:01 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="http://nowcomms.com/media/newsmaker/latestcampaigns/images/NHS.jpg" length="9608" type="image/jpeg"/></item>
		<item><guid>http://nowcomms.com/media/newsmaker/latestcampaigns/trainingintheair.htm</guid><category>e-learning</category><title>E-LEARNING READY FOR TAKE OFF</title><description>If you've been involved in e-learning for the airline business for some time and can outline its changing role in the training mix, or if you've recently started to develop really innovative e-learning initiatives for European/US based airlines, you're well placed to comment in this developing news feature.</description><link>http://nowcomms.com/media/newsmaker/latestcampaigns/trainingintheair.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:29:43 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="http://nowcomms.com/media/newsmaker/latestcampaigns/images/plane.jpg" length="7874" type="image/jpeg"/></item>
		<item><guid>http://nowcomms.com/media/newsmaker/latestcampaigns/micromodules.htm</guid><category>Workplace</category><title>CAN WE REALLY LEARN MUCH IN 60 SECONDS?</title><description>From 15 minute rapid e-learning modules to the short and sweet video training tactics of 5min.com, seems that speed is the all important X factor winning the votes in current HR circles. Now, as a new online university pioneers the 60 second seminar, we're asking what micro-training can really teach us.</description><link>http://nowcomms.com/media/newsmaker/latestcampaigns/micromodules.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:06:40 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="http://nowcomms.com/media/newsmaker/latestcampaigns/images/microtrain.jpg" length="12907" type="image/jpeg"/></item>
		<item><guid>http://nowcomms.com/media/newsmaker/latestcampaigns/mlearning.htm</guid><category>Workplace</category><title>WILL HANDHELD LEARNING EVER BE GOOD TO GO?</title><description>As the industry prepares for the fifth Handheld Learning Conference this October, this NewsMaker theme puts the tech and cultural themes shaping the debate on the national media agenda.
</description><link>http://nowcomms.com/media/newsmaker/latestcampaigns/mlearning.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:54:57 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="http://nowcomms.com/media/newsmaker/latestcampaigns/images/handheldlearningghost.jpg" length="7081" type="image/jpeg"/></item>
		<item><title>ARE YOUR E-LEARNING TACTICS TOUGH ENOUGH TO TAKE ON THE OLD SCHOOL?</title><description>Most trainers understand the need to shape up their skills before they can really leverage the advantages that come with today's latest e-learning tactics. Trouble is, when established classroom methods are already part of a business' DNA, most of them struggle to cope with the demands they already have.</description><link>http://nowcomms.com/media/newsmaker/latestcampaigns/trainingtrainers.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:42:27 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="http://nowcomms.com/media/newsmaker/latestcampaigns/images/toughenough.jpg" length="10548" type="image/jpeg"/></item>
		<item><title>NEW RULES OF ENGAGEMENT: COMPLIANCE IN EMPLOYMENT</title><description>Employers that fail to comply with the UK's ever changing immigration laws can cost businesses up to £10,000 per worker and unlimited fines.

Adding to an already extensive portfolio of rules and regulations contained within the New UK Borders Act 2007, Civil Partnerships Act 2004 and Adoption and Children Act 2002 (to name just a few) the new regulations mean remaining compliant in employment is more complex than ever. So how are today's major companies making sure employers understand what's required of them and keep within the new framework? </description><link>http://nowcomms.com/media/newsmaker/latestcampaigns/immigrationlaws.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:09:18 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="http://nowcomms.com/media/newsmaker/latestcampaigns/images/immigrationwhite.jpg" length="13222" type="image/jpeg"/></item>
		<item><guid>http://nowcomms.com/media/newsmaker/latestcampaigns/budget_training.htm</guid><category>Education and training</category><author>Justin</author><title>BUDGET EARMARKS £260 MILLION FOR TRAINING - So how should Darling divvy up the cash?</title><description>Chancellor Alistair Darling just earmarked more than £260 million for training and subsidies across business sectors deemed to have "strong future demand". The fresh cash injection could provide a much needed boost to the training and development programmes critical for success during what are expected to be the toughest economic times experienced in over 50 years.

Calls for Government backed 'cash-back' deals for firms that spend money on training are amongst the fist suggestions coming to the surface as news of the £260 million commitment spreads, but how do you think Darling should divvy up the cash? </description><link>http://nowcomms.com/media/newsmaker/latestcampaigns/budget_training.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:08:01 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="http://nowcomms.com/media/newsmaker/latestcampaigns/images/budget09black.jpg" length="8036" type="image/jpeg"/></item>
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			<title>YOU ARE THE WEAKEST EMPLOYEE. GOODBYE!</title>
			<description><![CDATA["You are the weakest link. Goodbye!" 

Heralded during the boom years for their unique ability to inspire entrepreneurial spirit within the employee base, serious business games have become established tools for top companies to spot talent early and fast track best potential leaders up the organisation. But is this rationale about to turn on its head?

In the new environment of downsizing and cost cuts, isn’t it only natural that hard pressed HR departments start to see serious games as effective tools to uncover weak links in the employee base they could do without, rather than strong candidates well suited to the fast track?

Turning serious games into tools to spot candidates for redundancy seems like one virtual scenario that the industry could do without. But could it happen? This issue, just seeding in media markets now, is one we’d love to get your thoughts on.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>BOSSES USE TECH TO BREAK DOWN BARRIERS ON A BUDGET</title>
			<description><![CDATA[Out this month, the new KPMG/CIPD Labour Market Outlook survey reveals that two thirds of employers have experienced organisational budget cuts and two in five (39%) employers now anticipate cuts in the company training budget. So just how can the blue chip business retain standards and maintain troop morale in the new age of austerity?

Computer based business simulations, Wiki's and a new era of in-company private social networks are the three new must have media tools for companies keen to prop up morale on a budget according to recently released trends data. If your business delivers any of these, we'd like to hear from you.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:23:14 -0000</pubDate>
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			<title>GAMEFUL EMPLOYMENT</title>
			<description><![CDATA[SecondLife is kids stuff. Today's serious players are identifying, creating and now delivering a new generation of applications that turn the virtual word from the plaything of the uber-geek to a serious space for real business.

This NewsMaker examines the role of serious games within training – looking at whether this method of intervention is on the increase, as well as which topics it is suitable for. It will look at how serious games should be delivered – as part of a blended or e-learning programme - and how serious games can assist businesses in today’s financial climate.  Business case studies welcome if available.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:20:39 -0000</pubDate>
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			<title>SAME WORLD, DIFFERENT PLANET</title>
			<description><![CDATA[Global but local: It's been the quest of the successful enterprise since the dawn of the internet. But as the networked organisation weaves its way through countries and cultures, how can the central goals, values and characteristics developed and refined at head office ever really retain relevance to a worldwide workforce of people that, outside of a common paymaster, increasingly, have very little in common?

From obvious localisation factors like language through to more subtle attributes like socialisation, history, politics and brand, this article outlines the latest content creation strategies available to enterprise scale trainers and HR experts keen to ensure that e-learning penned at central office, rings true at every level of the business.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:03:48 -0000</pubDate>
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