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10 LMS für die Pharmaindustrie: Der Guide für Compliance und agilen Wissenstransfer (2026)
Das Training in der pharmazeutischen Industrie ist hochkomplex und mit enormen Risiken verbunden. Wer Medikamente entwickelt, produziert oder vertreibt, operiert in einem der am strengsten regulierten Umfelder weltweit. In Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz (DACH) kommen zu den globalen GxP-Standards zusätzliche Hürden wie die DSGVO, länderspezifische Heilmittelwerbegesetze und die Mitbestimmung durch Betriebsräte hinzu.
9 leistungsstarke LMS-Lösungen für mobiles Lernen 2026
Effektives betriebliches Lernen findet nicht nur in Klassenzimmern, an Schreibtischen oder in All-Hands-Meetings statt. Besonders für Frontline-Teams, dezentrale und hybride Belegschaften muss Schulung natürlich in den Arbeitsablauf passen. Das erfordert, dass Lerninhalte auf den Geräten zugänglich sind, die Mitarbeiter:innen bereits nutzen, wo immer ihre Arbeit sie hinführt. Mobilfreundliche LMS-Plattformen machen dies möglich.
Wie 5 Großunternehmen L&D mit kollaborativem Lernen skalieren
Seit Jahren folgt die betriebliche Aus- und Weiterbildung einem vorhersehbaren Modell: zentralisierte Teams, strukturierte Kurse und streng kontrollierte Lerninhalte. Wenn Sie Tausende von Mitarbeitenden über Regionen, Funktionen und regulatorische Umgebungen hinweg schulen, sind Kontrolle und Struktur unerlässlich. Infolgedessen gab es unter Großunternehmen die weit verbreitete Fehleinschätzung, dass ein kollaborativer L&D-Ansatz informell und zu schwer zu skalieren sei.
Kollaboratives Lernen in Großunternehmen: 12 Metriken, die seine Wirkung belegen
Viele Organisationen messen das Lernen immer noch auf die gleiche Weise wie vor zwanzig Jahren: Abschlussquoten, Teilnehmerzahlen, Zufriedenheitswerte. Diese Metriken waren sinnvoll, als ein zentralisiertes L&D-Team jeden Kurs entwickelte und bereitstellte. Aber das Lernen in Unternehmen hat sich grundlegend verändert. Heute bewegt sich Wissen schneller, als jedes zentrale Team es erfassen kann. Produkte entwickeln sich jedes Quartal weiter. Prozesse ändern sich ständig.
Welche Tools passen zu 360Learning? 85 Integrationen von SAP bis Slack im Überblick
Ein Learning Management System (LMS) darf heute keine isolierte Insel mehr sein. Damit Weiterbildung wirklich im Arbeitsalltag („Flow of Work“) ankommt, muss sie dort stattfinden, wo Ihre Mitarbeitenden bereits sind: in Microsoft Teams, in Salesforce oder direkt angebunden an Ihr HR-System wie Personio oder SAP SuccessFactors.
SCORM en 2026 : comment en faire un avantage pour votre stratégie de formation
Si vous avez travaillé dans un département Formation, vous avez entendu parler de SCORM. Peut-être que votre LMS l'utilise, et peut-être avez-vous hérité de centaines de fichiers SCORM que vous ne pouvez pas facilement modifier. Et forcément, vous vous êtes-vous demandé s'il n'y avait pas une meilleure façon de faire. La vérité est que, si SCORM peut sembler être une relique d'une autre époque, il fait toujours partie intégrante du paysage de l'apprentissage en 2026. La bonne nouvelle ?
Skill-basierte Lernplattformen 2026: 11 Lösungen, um Kompetenzlücken gezielt zu schließen
Kompetenzen werden schnell zur Kernwährung moderner Organisationen, weit mehr als Berufsbezeichnungen oder Betriebszugehörigkeit. Da sich die Geschäftsanforderungen schneller entwickeln als traditionelle Rollen, wird von L&D-Teams erwartet, Belegschaften mit überprüfbaren, anpassungsfähigen Kompetenzen aufzubauen, die sich direkt auf die Leistung auswirken. Dieser Wandel erfordert mehr als ein traditionelles LMS.
How to manage company spending for remote teams
The first things that newly remote companies think about is the software setup. Can you connect easily to one another? You rush out and install Zoom, Skype, Slack, Slite, Notion, and any other platform that lets you decentralize work. Which is exactly the right move! Meetings, project management, and team communication are all completely different for distributed teams. But too many companies skip over the less glamorous stuff. Video conferencing is great, but can you process invoices from anywhere?
How To Identify Skills Gaps In Your Organization
Spotting Skills Gaps: What They Are And Why They Matter Most companies and organizations know they have skills gaps. 75% of CEOs say that lacking skills are the biggest impediment to growth. They're also a key concern for employee development, and for managers trying to boost employee performance. But identifying and remedying gaps is a challenge. It takes time and energy to survey your teams and uncover missing skills. It can be both a distraction and a hindrance.
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Patrick Whatman is a content marketing consultant, strategist, and writer with 10 years' experience growing B2B SaaS companies. He lives in Paris, plays music (poorly), and occasionally writes his own brand of cultural criticism for fun. Our weekly newsletter of the best insights from L&D peer to L&D peer. By providing your contact info, you agree to receive communications from 360Learning. You can opt-out at any time. For details, refer to our Privacy Policy.
How to Write SMART Goals (Free Template + Examples)
Have you ever aspired to something great but felt lost before starting? Perhaps you've set goals before, only to see them fade amidst the daily grind. What if I tell you there is a solution that doesn't involve a magic lamp or exorbitant amounts of money? The SMART goals method is a powerful framework designed to transform your aspirations into actionable steps. What are SMART goals? SMART goals are a framework for setting effective goals that increase your chances of achieving them.
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BlogArticleCFO trends 2024: 6 insights & priorities for a bumper business year Published on February 13, 2024 It’s an exciting time to be in finance. 2024 promises new tests, more uncertainty, and tighter belts. This means more focus on efficiency, real-time reporting, and cash flow. That’s the CFO’s bread and butter. This is the perfect environment to hone your skills and learn as much as possible from those who’ve been there before.
Audit preparation: how to prepare for your first external audit
Preparing for your first external audit is almost a rite of passage for growing companies. It signifies that you have - you have meaningful money flowing in and out of the business. Whether the audit is initiated by your current investors, potential partners, or the government, it’s essential to prepare fully. You need this process to be (relatively) quick and painless, and you certainly don’t want any unpleasant surprises.
A brief guide to Irish VAT rates & easier returns
Published on February 6, 2024 Calculating, paying, and claiming VAT is a cost of doing business almost anywhere in the world. In theory, it’s a relatively simple system: a seller just adds tax to the price of a good or service, then passes that on to the government. But knowing the right VAT rate to charge (and pay) isn’t always simple. And there’s an administrative burden for companies to file reports.
How to streamline expense approvals
Everyone knows how much of a pain it can be to deal with workplace expenses, especially the expense approval stage. Why? The endless delays. Delays for the employees waiting weeks to be reimbursed for expenses. Delays for the managers waiting until the end of the month for a clear overview of expense spending. Delays for the finance team having to chase people for the right expense documentation.
HMRC advisory fuel rates for UK businesses (as of January 2024)
Blog Article HMRC advisory fuel rates for UK businesses (as of January 2024) Published on January 21, 2024 Company cars give your team members an easy way to travel for work. Whether they use them on a short term basis or have had "their own" company car for years, employees can get where they need to be to help the business grow. But things can get a little tricky when it's time to evaluate travel expenses. Companies should, in theory, reimburse employees' fuel costs for business trips.
3 keys to building an impactful business forecasting strategy
Building a business is a team sport. In order to win, you need to have the right people and the right processes in place, as well as the right attitude. You also need a clear vision - your compass for all important decisions during early growth. As the business scales, finance teams need to support that company vision through informed business forecasting, budgeting, reporting and analysis.
10 smart accounting automation software systems to try
For some unknown reason, company accounting is still often done using slow, manual, old-fashioned processes. These involve spreadsheets, paper export reports (and in-trays!), and lots of data entry. Perhaps the reason for all this is known: that’s the way it’s been done for decades. But those days are behind us. We have the technology to make accounting faster, more accurate, and far more productive. It shouldn’t be a grind to get your ledger in order, and it shouldn’t take a week to close the books.
8 keys to create an effective annual plan for 2024
Annual planning season seems to arrive earlier each year. It can take months to do the analysis, brainstorming, and forecasting required. Plus you need precious time with the board, executives, managers and team leaders. For some, it starts at the end of Q3. Yet you still struggle to deliver it in time for Q1. That’s normal - perhaps inevitable - an annual plan is a mammoth achievement after all. But it doesn’t mean you can’t make improvements and do better this time around.
Financial close software: 3 solutions for busy finance teams
These days, finance professionals are on top of their game. From managing day-to-day spend to preparing for audits, it seems like they have it all figured out. So you can imagine our surprise when we recently had a query in our inbox about the best financial close softwares. And yet, more than 62% of organizations say that financial close is still a manual and time-consuming process for them. As it turns out, this is one of the most repeatedly inefficient processes when done manually.
Employment related securities: a guide to employee share schemes in the UK
Both public and private companies have used stock options and shares to complement (or supplement) employee salaries for decades. Particularly for young tech companies (with relatively young employees), the appeal of a future windfall is enough to attract and motivate new hires. The quintessential tech dream is to join a company in its early days, quickly grow the business until it goes public (IPO), and reap the rewards.
Benefit in kind: how to track & calculate for British & Irish companies
The corporate tax code is full of quirks, exceptions, and need-to-knows. Benefits in kind (BIK) are one of these. For tax purposes, they force you to consider whether your company’s perks go from having a business purpose, to giving a real monetary advantage to certain employees. If so, they’re really no different from a salary, and the tax collector may want to speak to you.
Limited company expenses: allowable expenses for British businesses
Finance teams have to keep their companies compliant with tax laws, while also not overpaying tax or missing out on advantages. And crucially, without wasting time and resources just to save a few pennies. This requires a good understanding of the rules, and tight internal controls to ensure that costs are well categorised and above board. The good news is that the nuts and bolts are relatively clear.
HMRC mileage allowance: How to manage company car travel
Setting up your company expense policy can be a complex process for finance teams. You need to figure out which expense categories to reimburse, how to keep your expense policy up to date and how to handle work related travel. One category that often gets overlooked is company mileage allowances. Mileage allowances apply for work-related trips made by employees in their own vehicles. So how do you define them for your company?
What is a virtual credit card (VCC) or debit card?
Virtual credit cards are an exciting step towards smart company spending. They give businesses a more secure, more personalized, and more trackable way to pay for things online. Virtual cards let employees pay for the things they need right from their desktop. They're quick, completely safe, and far easier for finance teams to manage. Frankly, it's amazing that most companies are still hooked on the corporate credit card. But we're getting ahead of ourselves.
24 CFO blogs, resources, guides & events to grow as a leader
Great leaders never stop learning and growing. For CFOs, that can mean moving beyond accounting into strategy and business partnering - or vice versa for those with a strategic background. It can also mean growing into the executive role - building an external presence and becoming a stronger communicator. Inspiring and educating, as well as keeping the lights on and the auditors in check.
The HMRC 24 month rule: what, why, & how it works
Travel between offices and worksites is a normal cost of doing business for some workers. But the cost and inconvenience of leaving your usual surroundings can quickly add up. To reflect this, HMRC offers tax relief on travel expenses to a non-permanent place of work. But it’s not available in certain circumstances - specifically when the famous “24 month rule” applies. As with all things tax, the regulations are a little murky and hard to understand.
Accounts payable automation: what, why, & how
We go on and on about the benefits of automation. And the concept is pretty simple: you take slow, repetitive processes that normally waste hours or days each month, and let smart software take care of them for you. We’ve already looked at how accounting automation can help, and expense automation too. Accounting and expenses are both often still stuck using outdated processes and tools, with teams moving slower than they need to. We can add accounts payable to that list, too.
Outsourced CFOs: Virtual, part-time, & interim finance leaders
For fast-growing startups and small businesses, good financial advice and strategy is always valuable. But particularly in the early days, a full-time CFO or Finance Director isn’t your chief priority. Resources are better dedicated to measuring and achieving product-market-fit, building product development teams, and getting your name out there. And yet, there will always be times when a seasoned finance professional comes in handy.
HMRC salary sacrifice: how to give employees more financial flexibility
Blog Article HMRC salary sacrifice: how to give employees more financial flexibility Companies always want new and better ways to meet employee needs and keep their teams happy. Big ticket items like paid time off, salary increases, and employee ownership are usually at the top of the list. But there are lesser-known advantages that suit some employees perfectly, and don't cost the company a thing.
Startup marketing budget: how to allocate and manage your expenses
Blog Article Startup marketing budget: how to allocate and manage your expenses Modern marketing teams have a long list of expenses. Even if you’re a bootstrapped startup, you’ll need tools and services to manage many of the tasks that you can’t do on your own. But have you thought much about how you’ll pay for all this? Not where will the money come from? But rather, what’s the process for making these payments? Expense management is a pain for everyone.
Business expense categories: a list for growing businesses
Blog Article Business expense categories: a list for growing businesses The ability to accurately track spending is crucial for any well-run business. Knowing where money goes, and which budgets to allocate resources to, gives you full control over your resources and ensures you're not wasting limited funds. And clear business expense categories make this possible. If expenses aren't properly categorized, it becomes a detective exercise to find out what you're spending on.
The complete guide to corporate travel management
Blog Article The complete guide to corporate travel management Business travel can be hellish to manage. With employees flying all over the world, there are flights to book, accommodation to arrange, and an endless list of miscellaneous costs and tasks to keep on top of. In most cases, this is pure drudgery. Which is a shame. Because work trips can be both highly productive and a pleasure for employees.
What is a corporate credit card? A brief guide
Blog Article What is a corporate credit card? A brief guide Corporate credit cards are the type of credit cards that business owners use and issue to employees. While they operate in much the same ways as personal credit cards, corporate cards have different aims. Company credit cards give employees (cardholders) the freedom to charge authorized expenses such as business dinners, plane tickets, and hotel rooms without needing to pay for the item themselves and then seek reimbursement.
Credit card reconciliation: a guide to more efficient bookkeeping
Blog Article Credit card reconciliation: a guide to more efficient bookkeeping Every successful company needs clean books. Good accounting is not only crucial for a thriving business - it’s also a legal requirement. But it can also be the source of confusion, and eats up precious company time. And one common task brings misery to finance teams every month: reconciling credit cards. In this article, we first look at how credit card reconciliation works, and why it’s so important for good bookkeeping.
Bottom-up budgeting: A short guide for finance leaders
Blog Article Bottom-up budgeting: A short guide for finance leaders 68% of US companies felt that their business was affected either "negatively" or "very negatively" due to the Covid crisis. In many cases, this led to budget cuts and increased pressure on teams and employees to work efficiently. While there may have once been a little room for errors and mistakes, the gap is closing fast.
Finance salaries: Averages & trends in the UK, US, and EU
Blog Article Finance salaries: Averages & trends in the UK, US, and EU How do CFO salaries compare between major European markets like London and Paris? And what are the expected increases as a finance professional moves up through the ranks, from Finance Manager, to Controller, to Head of Finance, to VP? Salary information is often hard to find in the public domain.
Petty cash reconciliation: how to manage company cash payments
Blog Article Petty cash reconciliation: how to manage company cash payments Like a lot of corporate finance processes, petty cash seems like a good idea at the start. It’s a relatively simple and efficient way to make small payments around the office. Unfortunately, that word “relatively” is doing a lot of work in the previous sentence. Because also like most finance processes, teams often find themselves in administrative debt sooner or later.
5 tips to process expense reports efficiently
Blog Article 5 tips to process expense reports efficiently Expense management Spend management Finance Insights 9 min Every good business - startup or otherwise - should care about efficiency. Some more than others, sure, but it never hurts to streamline processes where possible. And expense reports should be at the top of the list. They're always a burden, never efficient, and seldom inspire finance teams or employees. This article should help fix your tired and tedious expense report process.
How to choose the right company credit card for employees
Blog Article How to choose the right company credit card for employees The company credit card remains a popular option for managing business expenses. It gives businesses a standard way to let employees pay for a wide range of work-related expenses: train or plane tickets, restaurant bills, hotel stays, office supplies - whatever they need to do their work. But are credit cards really the best payment method for employees? On the one hand, everyone knows how credit cards work.
8 excellent benefits of accounting automation
Blog Article 8 excellent benefits of accounting automation Automation is a hot (and touchy) topic right now. Depending on your personal philosophy, technology could soon make finance professionals more efficient than ever, or change the industry for the worse. But you should really think of it as more of an evolution than an extinction. Accountants aren't going anywhere, and they have a new opportunity to get more from their efforts.
Accrued expenses: how to use accrual accounting to measure company spend
Blog Article Accrued expenses: how to use accrual accounting to measure company spend Finance strategy Expense management Finance Insights 7 min Accrual accounting offers a valuable way for companies to measure and show their finance health. Bookkeepers can account for both paid transactions and outstanding liabilities, which is more accurate than simply relying on the cash in your bank account. But this method also presents a curious challenge for companies managing spending in certain ways.
5 SaaS efficiency metrics to measure in a bear market
Blog Article 5 SaaS efficiency metrics to measure in a bear market Business strategy Subscription management Finance Insights 5 min SaaS unit economics have changed. While startups could previously point to high activation rates or impressive customer lifetime values (LTV), these are no longer enough in a vacuum. Investors need to see that you can achieve these results efficiently and sustainably.
A modern guide to general and administrative expenses
Blog Article A modern guide to general and administrative expenses Every company needs to spend money to make money. It's a cliché, but it's also undoubtedly true. We typically think of these costs as being directly tied to sales. You need to buy stock in order to sell it. You need to hire salespeople (and pay them) too. But you also have costs that aren't so closely linked to profit.
How to do spend analysis in 6 steps
Blog Article How to do spend analysis in 6 steps Most business leaders have a fair idea of where their money goes. You know essentially how much they spend on salaries, rent and utilities. You probably also think they know which software their teams use, and how much the company spends on coffee. But in reality, you likely only have part of the picture. Spend analysis makes all of this crystal clear.
How to calculate Germany’s per diem rates in 2023
Blog Article How to calculate Germany’s per diem rates in 2023 Germany is known worldwide for its cultural commitment to efficiency and attention to detail. For the most part, these ideas have served the nation well - it boasts the fourth-largest economy in the world; first in Europe. But in some cases, efficiency and precision butt heads against one another. And business trips are one of those cases. Employees in German companies have fixed per diem rates to cover travel expenses.
UK per diem: how HMRC meal allowance rates work
Blog Article UK per diem: how HMRC meal allowance rates work Work trips are never quite as simple as you'd hope. From planning and booking, to tracking payments and saving receipts, corporate travel always means more admin for the company and travelling employee alike. But in the UK, one aspect has been simplified: per diem rates for travellers. For most companies, these are standardised. The employee should always know how much they're entitled to - regardless of the company they work for.
HMRC Employment Allowance 2023: the rules & how to claim
Blog Article HMRC Employment Allowance 2023: the rules & how to claim The HMRC employment allowance is a great example of a relatively small but very helpful government scheme that many businesses have never heard of. It gives small businesses immediate relief from their National Insurance contributions, freeing up a little extra cash. As with all things HMRC, it can seem complex at first. But it's designed to be automated as part of your regular payroll.
Corporate expense cards: the must-have tool to control costs
Blog Article Corporate expense cards: the must-have tool to control costs Modern technology has improved countless businesses processes. Companies are more connected, effective, and efficient than ever. But a few business staples have gone mostly unnoticed - despite being riddled with flaws. Most notably for this article: company credit cards. These have become so ingrained worldwide that most business leaders just assume they're working; that there's no room for improvement.
The new CFO checklist: your playbook for the first 90 days
Blog Article The new CFO checklist: your playbook for the first 90 days Every new CFO has a steep learning curve. That's true whether it's your first CFO role or your 15th - you're walking into a high-pressure position in a new company. You're expected to meet, greet, integrate, learn, and perform - as quickly as possible. But there's only so much you can do in quarter. And you have the rest of your tenure build the perfect finance organization. Three months go by in a flash.
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