Finance reimagined: Mastering machine learning The advent of machine learning (ML) has ushered in a new era in the financial industry, prompting a significant shift from traditional methodologies to sophisticated data-driven systems. This article presents a comprehensive understanding of the crucial role machine learning plays in finance, emphasizing the necessity for
How computers add value to business: Modeling & decision-making The earliest computers performed relatively simple tasks, such as tabulating and organizing numbers and basic calculations using simple mathematics. To perform more advanced functions, computers require more advanced math. Understanding the mathematical concepts and methods that underline computing applications such as
Big data defined: IoT, three Vs, uses, role in AI Big Data has become a major buzzword in the past few years as we have collected more and more information about a wide range of objects, processes, people, and things. This is due to both the increase in available computing
Data-driven beginnings: Unlocking new frontiers in L&D To no one’s surprise, big data continues to get bigger, and with our ability to capture, dissect and analyze information growing on a daily basis. For decades, organizations at the forefront of this revolution have worked hard to improve data collection and
Transforming L&D: Mastering analytics for real-world impact “Learning analytics is the measurement, collection, analysis, and reporting of data about learners and their contexts, for the purposes of understanding and optimizing learning and the environments in which it occurs." Simply put, learning analytics provide an organization with a holistic picture
Learn better with these scientifically proven techniques If you are looking to enhance your learning and development, incorporating evidence-based techniques can be a great help. Here are some research-backed tips to help you improve your retention of information and enhance your overall learning experience: 1 Practice retrieval Retrieval practice - actively recalling information from
Developing a successful hybrid working L&D model Benefits, challenges, and strategies With many companies now adopting hybrid working models, the need for effective learning and integration has never been greater. As remote and in-office employees work together in new ways, it is important to provide them with the tools and resources they need to
AI Ethics: What are the key issues? The field of artificial intelligence has developed largely disconnected from ethical concerns. For decades, AI applications remained so limited that their impact was likewise limited, and the sole focus was on developing the technology itself. As AI has advanced and its applications have proliferated, the need for
Talent development and the role of culture in sustaining restaurant franchise success The Franchise Times’ Restaurant 200 rankings were released in August 2022, highlighting what was something of a watershed year for the industry. Profits boomeranged back to pre-COVID19 levels, and organizations were rewarded for their resilient response to the crisis by shooting up
Five tips for onboarding franchise staff The success of any franchise is hugely reliant on the learning it provides to its employees. Initially, training might not seem the most important factor to consider when owning a franchise, as it is not directly associated with revenue. However, with servers being the first customer touchpoint, training
