Posts by Elsie
Meet the people behind our people-powered learning company
Since Elsie has a brand new name and a brand new look, you’ve been hearing from us a bit more than usual—so, we wanted to take a moment to introduce ourselves. We’re Elizabeth and James Beales, the wife-and-husband duo who serve as Elsie’s CEO and COO, respectively. We’re two of the people who are helping…
Read MoreWhy going virtual is the way to go
The world of learning is experiencing a radical transformation. Three years ago, the pandemic propelled companies to shift to a virtual learning model. Fast forward to today and this approach to learning and development is no longer a quick fix—it’s a permanent solution. Events that historically took place in person, from new employee onboarding to…
Read MoreThere’s someone we’d like you to meet: Introducing Elsie
We know our corner of the world, and this blog, have been quiet lately. And that’s because, for months, our team has been busy working on something pretty big. Today, we’re finally ready to share the exciting news: VLC is becoming Elsie. While our name and our look might be changing, the things you…
Read MoreVirtual Learning Collaborative (VLC) Announces Rebrand, Becoming “Elsie”
Global Virtual Training Company Built New Brand with One Thing in Mind: Making Virtual Learning More Human PORTLAND (April 11, 2023)—Virtual Learning Collaborative (VLC), a global virtual training and support provider, announced today a major rebrand to become Elsie. Over the past several years, technology and the growth of virtual training have transformed…
Read MoreOur Favorite Headsets
Are you looking for the perfect headset? We polled Elsie’s over one hundred producers to find out what their favorite headsets are! Here are their 3 favorite headsets!! Reliable & Budget Friendly Workhorse – Logitech H390 Wired Headset Many of our producers rave about this reliable and budget friendly workhorse of a headset. It’s a…
Read MoreHow To Stay Cool While Working Remote
Summer is here! Working from home can be challenging when the temperature outside goes up which in turn drives our motivation to go down. We asked our Village how they all keep cool while working during the summer without spending tons on air conditioning– if you have that luxury. Science has shown that staying cool…
Read MoreCombating Zoom Fatigue To Improve Your Mental Health and Increase Productivity
Zoom fatigue is the feeling of mental exhaustion caused by excessive video conferencing. Even though there are various video conferencing platforms, the skyrocketing popularity of Zoom during the pandemic has given this modern phenomenon the ubiquitous nickname of “Zoom Fatigue”. Spending a day at home or in the office in front of a camera can…
Read More5 Tips for Using Body Language in the Virtual Classroom
In the virtual classroom where you are likely not seen, your body language is a powerful business tool. It helps to drive engagement in your sessions. When you combine your verbal and nonverbal methods, you create a friendly and approachable atmosphere that supports collaboration by following these 5 tips below. Tip 1: Stretching Stretching is…
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