Learning is a family affair at ICI: Chemical giant expands computer‐based courses
Human Resource Management International Digest
ISSN: 0967-0734
Article publication date: 1 August 2005
Abstract
Purpose
Describes how chemical company ICI has expanded the scope and coverage of e‐learning, to open up learning opportunities to more of its 34,000 employees and their families worldwide.
Design/methodology/approach
Sketches the history of e‐learning at ICI and describes some of the options currently available. Highlights the value of Search Now, a learn‐on‐demand system that enables learners to type in a training query and receive an instant learning activity.
Findings
Shows that there are still only 4,700 registered e‐learning users at ICI, although the number is steadily expanding. Emphasises the importance of e‐learning in preparing employees for instructor‐led training.
Practical implications
Provides companies with ideas for gaining extra value from their e‐learning systems.
Originality/value
Cites e‐learning in the context of family‐friendly policies and of learning‐on‐demand.
Keywords
Citation
(2005), "Learning is a family affair at ICI: Chemical giant expands computer‐based courses", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 13 No. 5, pp. 28-30. https://doi.org/10.1108/09670730510607153
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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