Brightwave Delivers E-Learning to Hilton University

Date posted: 4 May 2006

Taking a realistic training approach to HR processes

Brightwave, the workplace learning specialist, has been commissioned to design and deliver eight bespoke e-learning modules and one master assessment module to Hilton University, the learning and development portal for Hilton International. The modules are developed for the hotel chain's Human Resource team members and will cover HR best practices, reward management, talent management, managing high performers and other HR processes specific to Hilton Hotels.

"We are committed to offering learning opportunities to all employees and e-learning has proven to be very effective because people can learn in their own time and in short study periods, fitting in with their busy schedules," said Andrea Kluit, Director of International Learning and Development for Hilton. "As the University continues to grow we are increasing the number of bespoke e-learning courses on offer, with HR being an important focus area at the moment."

She explained why they selected Brightwave: "We chose to work with Brightwave because they really looked into the detail of the requirements and presented us with an excellent proposal which made us confident to work with them on this large project."

The modules will feature photo stories and case studies that embed HR theory into familiar Hilton settings. A marketing flyer will accompany each module to advertise its availability to the internal audience. A podcast will also be developed to support the global communications for the overall HR Faculty curriculum of courses.

"We believe that effective learning is about giving people the choice to learn in a variety of ways and using an appropriate mix of media," said Lars Hyland, Director of Learning Services for Brightwave. "This means adopting a holistic model that includes communications, a highly interactive and contextualised learning experience with ongoing performance support."

Notes to Editors – About Brightwave

Brightwave is a specialist in integrating communications, learning and performance in the workplace. Our approach is highly collaborative, innovative and all our projects leverage technology to deliver efficient and effective training and ongoing support. Whether your needs are induction, compliance/regulatory, IT systems, management/sales skills or product/process knowledge, Brightwave has the skills and experience to help you. We have developed over 300 solutions that are used by more than 500,000 people in the UK and internationally. We work with a broad range of clients from a wide variety of industries. Our clients include BT, BUPA, Cable&Wireless, IKEA, T-Mobile, AIB, Swiss Re, The Royal Bank of Scotland, British Red Cross, First Choice and Sky, as well as public sector organisations such as the Environment Agency, City of Edinburgh Council, and West Sussex County Council.

About Hilton Hotels

Hilton Hotels Corporation (NYSE:HLT) is the leading global hospitality company, with nearly 2,800 hotels and 475,000 rooms in more than 80 countries, including 150,000 team members worldwide.

The company owns, manages or franchises a hotel portfolio of some of the best known and highly regarded brands, including Hilton®, Conrad®, Doubletree®, Embassy Suites Hotels®, Hampton Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand VacationsT, Homewood Suites by Hilton®, Scandic and The Waldorf=Astoria CollectionT.

For more information, please visit www.hiltonworldwide.com.

Media contact


Jade Moore
Marketing Coordinator, Brightwave

+44 (0) 1273 828421

Click here to send an email to Jade

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