Cool Tool: Connecteam

Connecteam is an all-in-one workforce management platform that streamlines communication, training, and operations for deskless and frontline employees. The technology also supports scalable learning and data-driven decision making, key drivers in building a resilient and capable workforce.

Talent development professionals can leverage the platform's features to create engaging learning experiences, facilitate onboarding, and improve team communication, especially in nontraditional work environments. TD teams can set up a central hub for training and team updates, assign learning paths to different roles, and monitor completion rates through built-in analytics. Push notifications help users stay on track with deadlines or new content.

The tool offers drag-and-drop course builders, customizable quizzes, real-time progress tracking, and mobile-first learning modules. Its intuitive, app-based interface enables employees to access content anytime, anywhere, making it ideal for industries with on-site workers such as retail, construction, hospitality, and logistics. Other features include chat, scheduling, time tracking, and employee recognition, providing a holistic approach to workforce engagement.

The Small Business plan is free for up to 10 users, but those who need more seats can take advantage of the 14-day free trial.