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Synchronous vs Asynchronous Learning: The Main Difference Insights

11 June 2025

Synchronous vs Asynchronous Learning: The Main Difference

The rise of online learning - especially in the workplace has opened a whole new…

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11 June 2025

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How to Make Compliance Training Fun & Engaging Compliance

27 May 2025

How to Make Compliance Training Fun & Engaging

(Yes, really) More often than not, when people hear "compliance training," their brains check out…

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27 May 2025

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How to Create an Effective Employee Training Plan (In 7 Steps) Insights

19 May 2025

How to Create an Effective Employee Training Plan (In 7 Steps)

When someone starts a new role - especially if that new role is at a…

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Head of Marketing

19 May 2025

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Why Employee Training Is Important? Insights

15 May 2025

Why Employee Training Is Important?

Workplaces are evolving fast in 2025. Hybrid working. Flexibility. Automation. AI. Mental health. DEI. Skills-based…

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Head of Marketing

15 May 2025

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10 Advantages of Cross-Training Employees Insights

12 May 2025

10 Advantages of Cross-Training Employees

Ready to turn your team into a versatile, high-performing powerhouse? In 2025, it’s time to…

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Head of Marketing

12 May 2025

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Top 12 Learning Experience Platforms for 2025 [Reviewed & Compared] Insights

25 April 2025

Top 12 Learning Experience Platforms for 2025 [Reviewed & Compared]

Learning at work used to be kind of... meh. Endless PDFs. Clunky systems and "training"…

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Head of Marketing

25 April 2025

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New Feature: Say Hello to Analytics 2.0 New Feature

22 April 2025

New Feature: Say Hello to Analytics 2.0

Reporting on L&D shouldn’t feel like a full-time job. And yet - for so many…

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Head of Marketing

22 April 2025

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Employee Preboarding: Steps to Wow New Hires Employee Onboarding

22 April 2025

Employee Preboarding: Steps to Wow New Hires

Workplaces have evolved considerably over the last few decades. And that evolution shows no signs…

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Head of Marketing

22 April 2025

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Cultural Diversity Training: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Get It Right Insights

9 April 2025

Cultural Diversity Training: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Get It Right

If you’re in L&D, you’re not just shaping learning. You’re shaping culture. When it comes…

Barry Ryan

Head of Marketing

9 April 2025

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What is a Skills Taxonomy? A Guide for L&D Leaders Upskilling

8 April 2025

What is a Skills Taxonomy? A Guide for L&D Leaders

Successful organisations are agile. Able to shift gears seamlessly. Pivot focus without delay. Deploy manpower…

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Head of Marketing

8 April 2025

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Mandatory Training vs Statutory Training: A Guide Industry

25 March 2025

Mandatory Training vs Statutory Training: A Guide

Employing the right people for the right roles is integral to any organisation’s continued success…

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Head of Marketing

25 March 2025

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20 Essential Soft Skills for the Workplace (+ How to Develop Them) Upskilling

18 March 2025

20 Essential Soft Skills for the Workplace (+ How to Develop Them)

Soft skills...They're not just another aspect of work, they are the backbone of high-performing teams.…

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Head of Marketing

18 March 2025

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What is a Learning Management System? Ultimate Guide Insights

14 March 2025

What is a Learning Management System? Ultimate Guide

We may be stating the obvious, but learning is the foundation of organisational growth and…

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Head of Marketing

14 March 2025

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The 12 Best LMS for Small Business 2025 Insights

11 March 2025

The 12 Best LMS for Small Business 2025

As a small business, more often than not, you and your colleagues are wearing many…

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Head of Marketing

11 March 2025

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New Feature: AI Quiz Generator New Feature

11 March 2025

New Feature: AI Quiz Generator

Building quizzes for workplace learning has always been a challenge. It takes time, effort, and…

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Head of Marketing

11 March 2025

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What is Vicarious Learning? Definition, Benefits & Examples Insights

26 February 2025

What is Vicarious Learning? Definition, Benefits & Examples

One of the more effective ways to learn is through other people. Specifically, through the…

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Head of Marketing

26 February 2025

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2025 LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report: Key Takeaways Insights

25 February 2025

2025 LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report: Key Takeaways

The LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report 2025 has landed, and it’s packed with insights that L&D…

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Head of Marketing

25 February 2025

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How to Create a Skills Matrix (+ Free Template) Upskilling

17 February 2025

How to Create a Skills Matrix (+ Free Template)

As any successful leader knows, maximise performance and you’ll maximise ROI. This is especially true…

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Head of Marketing

17 February 2025

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What is Bloom’s Taxonomy? Definition, Benefits & How to Apply It Insights

11 February 2025

What is Bloom’s Taxonomy? Definition, Benefits & How to Apply It

Day to day, you're probably knee-deep in designing training programs, developing e-learning content, and levelling…

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Head of Marketing

11 February 2025

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Skills-Based Organisation Playbook: Steps to Become One Upskilling

7 February 2025

Skills-Based Organisation Playbook: Steps to Become One

You’ve probably heard the buzz around skills-based organisations (SBOs). They’re agile. They’re future-proof. And they…

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Head of Marketing

7 February 2025

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What is the ICE Framework? Scoring Method Explained Insights

29 January 2025

What is the ICE Framework? Scoring Method Explained

Optimising priorities is integral to sustained organisational efficiency. After all, without it, organisations risk inefficiency.…

Barry Ryan

Head of Marketing

29 January 2025

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The ADDIE Model and How to Apply It to L&D Insights

16 January 2025

The ADDIE Model and How to Apply It to L&D

Learning delivery is just as important as subject matter. Think about it. You want learners…

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Head of Marketing

16 January 2025

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40 Must-Know Employee Retention Statistics for 2025 Insights

14 January 2025

40 Must-Know Employee Retention Statistics for 2025

A strong focus on employee retention can make all the difference between a thriving team…

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Head of Marketing

14 January 2025

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Top 9 Affordable LMS (Learning Management Systems) for 2025 Insights

8 January 2025

Top 9 Affordable LMS (Learning Management Systems) for 2025

At Thirst, we totally get how satisfying it is to finally land on the right…

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Head of Marketing

8 January 2025

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70:20:10 Learning Model: How to Use it for L&D Insights

18 December 2024

70:20:10 Learning Model: How to Use it for L&D

Effective L&D is personalised, and tailored to individuals. Sure, you can categorise learners into groups…

Barry Ryan

Head of Marketing

18 December 2024

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The Ultimate List of Employee Onboarding Statistics for 2025 Employee Onboarding

16 December 2024

The Ultimate List of Employee Onboarding Statistics for 2025

Employee onboarding isn’t just about saying hello to a new starter and leaving them to…

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Head of Marketing

16 December 2024

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Hybrid vs. Blended Learning: How Are They Different? Insights

12 December 2024

Hybrid vs. Blended Learning: How Are They Different?

The impact online learning is having on the commercial landscape cannot be overestimated. 80% of…

Barry Ryan

Head of Marketing

12 December 2024

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The Top 12 Learning and Development Challenges for 2025 Insights

5 December 2024

The Top 12 Learning and Development Challenges for 2025

Whenever there's an opportunity for growth, challenges can often come hand in hand with it.…

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Head of Marketing

5 December 2024

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Top 7 AI-Based Learning Platforms for 2025 Insights

29 November 2024

Top 7 AI-Based Learning Platforms for 2025

AI is changing the game across almost every industry and learning and development is no…

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Head of Marketing

29 November 2024

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What is Adaptive Learning: A Beginner’s Guide Insights

27 November 2024

What is Adaptive Learning: A Beginner’s Guide

So you’ve heard of adaptive learning, but what does it actually mean, and just how…

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Head of Marketing

27 November 2024

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13 Of The Best Coaching Models to Use in 2025 Insights

20 November 2024

13 Of The Best Coaching Models to Use in 2025

As a Learning & Development maverick, you won’t need us to tell you how game-changing…

Barry Ryan

Head of Marketing

20 November 2024

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24 Examples of Employee Strengths and How to Develop Them Insights

15 November 2024

24 Examples of Employee Strengths and How to Develop Them

As an L&D pro, you probably already know that helping your employees play to their…

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Head of Marketing

15 November 2024

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Introducing Thirst X New Feature

12 November 2024

Introducing Thirst X

Upskilling and reskilling are critical for keeping teams ready for the future. Meet Thirst X—Designed…

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Head of Marketing

12 November 2024

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What are Knowledge Silos? (Plus Tips to Overcome Them) Knowledge Sharing

11 November 2024

What are Knowledge Silos? (Plus Tips to Overcome Them)

It goes without saying that communication and collaboration are essential in any workplace, no matter…

Barry Ryan

Head of Marketing

11 November 2024

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Top 9 Best Sana Alternatives and Competitors for 2025 Insights

7 November 2024

Top 9 Best Sana Alternatives and Competitors for 2025

We’re guessing you’ve landed here because you’re interested in Sana, but you want to see…

Barry Ryan

Head of Marketing

7 November 2024

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DEI Training: What You Need to Know Insights

5 November 2024

DEI Training: What You Need to Know

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training has become essential to today’s workplace culture. 🌎 Yep,…

Barry Ryan

Head of Marketing

5 November 2024

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14 Key Employee Engagement Stats for 2025 Insights

28 October 2024

14 Key Employee Engagement Stats for 2025

Engaged employees aren’t sitting around clock-watching all day. They feel genuinely invested in what they’re…

Barry Ryan

Head of Marketing

28 October 2024

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Meet the New Thirst AI New Feature

24 October 2024

Meet the New Thirst AI

Thirst AI does more than just generate text—it’s like having an L&D co-pilot by your…

Barry Ryan

Head of Marketing

24 October 2024

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Top 18 Learning & Development Events to Attend in 2025 Insights

16 October 2024

Top 18 Learning & Development Events to Attend in 2025

If you’re a learning and development professional looking to stay ahead of the curve, 2025…

Barry Ryan

Head of Marketing

16 October 2024

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The Top 11 Learning and Development Trends for 2025 Insights

23 September 2024

The Top 11 Learning and Development Trends for 2025

Did you know that only 12% of organisations truly understand how their employees prefer to…

Barry Ryan

Head of Marketing

23 September 2024

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