Upside Learning Solutions bags two recognitions at the 2023 Learning Excellence Awards and also features as a finalist in multiple categories.

Upside Learning Solutions was awarded two recognitions at the recent 2023 Learning Excellence Awards. The company was adjudged as the Winner for the ‘Marketing and Sales’ category for a project done for Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and received an Award of Merit for the ‘Health, Safety and Risk’ category, for a project done for Qatar Airways.

HPE collaborated with Upside Learning to design a training program for their Competitive Marketing Information team and Qatar Airlines worked with Upside to develop a mental health awareness curriculum targeted at assisting learners in identifying indications and symptoms of poor mental health.

“We are honored to receive these two prestigious awards, and we are delighted that our training programs have been recognized for their well-crafted design and effectiveness,” said Amit Garg, Founder, and CEO of Upside Learning Solutions.

Amit continued, “At Upside Learning, we are committed to creating training programs that are engaging, impactful, and deliver measurable results. We are grateful to our customers for choosing us to support their critical work and we remain committed to providing them with the best possible experience. Along with our customer’s trust and support, these awards are also a testament to our team’s dedication and hard work. Thank you to everyone involved.”

About Upside Learning

Since 2004, Upside Learning has consistently delivered best-in-class custom learning solutions to organizations worldwide. The focal point for us is to help L&D leaders deliver deeper learning experiences that improve retention and transfer to achieve desired outcomes. With experience in developing Custom Learning, Mobile Learning, Microlearning, Gamification, ILT and VILT, and AR/VR/MR-based solutions amongst others, Upside Learning strives to add value to every learning solution it creates.

Upside Learning aims to go beyond the ordinary and predictable with its mantra of ‘Go Beyond’. As part of the ‘Go Beyond’ initiative, Upside Learning nudges its internal teams, clients, and the entire L&D community to treat every learning initiative as an enabler of performance. The ‘L&D Go Beyond Podcast’ is a significant part of this initiative, which features workplace learning leaders from across the globe sharing their insights and experiences.

Over the years, Upside Learning has won more than 100 awards and accolades (including the likes of Brandon Hall Group and Deloitte amongst other noteworthy names).

Learn more about Upside Learning at www.upsidelearning.com.

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Isha Sood
AVP – Marketing
Upside Learning Solutions
isha.sood@upsidelearning.com

Upside Learning, a leading service provider of end-to-end digital learning solutions, earns Solid Performer status on 2023 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning. Following a period of sustained market performance and continued customer advocacy, Upside Learning had progressed from Potential Performer in 2021 to Solid Performer in 2022, and has advanced its position in the Solid Performer zone for 2023.

Fosway Group’s annual industry research analyses performance, potential, market presence, total cost of ownership, and future trajectories across the digital learning market. Combining solid performance with lower cost of ownership, the Solid Performer position indicates that Upside Learning is able to live up to and go beyond its customers’ expectations and help them achieve their learning and performance objectives smoothly.

Organisations today are increasingly looking for solutions that support talent development and retention for the new world of work. Coming triumphant out of the pandemic, Upside Learning Solutions, backed by its capabilities and extensive experience, is in a position to equip both companies and the L&D community to handle both long-term challenges and short-term crises, through learning.

Amit Garg, Founder and CEO of Upside Learning, is happy about the company advancing its position in the same zone. He said, “I am grateful for this continued recognition. Retention of the Solid Performer status that too during an unprecedented economic turn of events last year, is a clear testimony to the position we occupy within the digital learning sphere. We will continue our focus on delivering deeper learning experiences through innovative and cost-effective solutioning. A big thank you to our team, our customers, our partners, and everybody who contributed towards this recognition.”

“Upside Learning’s recognition as a solid performer in this year’s Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning reflects the company’s continued performance in the digital learning market,” said David Wilson, CEO, Fosway Group. “Upside Learning partners with customers to deliver rapid learning solutions built on accumulated experience from creating tens of thousands of hours of customer specific e-learning content.”

For a full summary of the latest market and solution trends in Digital Learning, download a copy of the 2023 Fosway 9-Grid™ report here.

About the Fosway 9-Grid™

Fosway Group is Europe’s #1 HR industry analyst. The Fosway 9-Grid™ provides a unique assessment of the principal learning and talent supply options available to organisations in EMEA. The analysis is based on extensive independent research and insights from Fosway’s Corporate Research Network of over 250 organisations, including BP, HSBC, PwC, RBS, Sanofi, Shell, and Vodafone.

Visit the Fosway website at www.fosway.com for more information on Fosway Group’s research and services.

About Upside Learning

Since 2004, Upside Learning has consistently delivered best-in-class custom learning solutions to organizations worldwide. The focal point for us is to help L&D leaders deliver deeper learning experiences that improve retention and transfer to achieve desired outcomes. With experience in developing Custom Learning, Mobile Learning, Microlearning, Gamification, ILT and VILT, and AR/VR/MR-based solutions amongst others, Upside Learning strives to add value to every learning solution it creates.

Upside Learning aims to go beyond the ordinary and predictable with its mantra of ‘Go Beyond’. As part of the ‘Go Beyond’ initiative, Upside Learning nudges its internal teams, clients, and the entire L&D community to treat every learning initiative as an enabler of performance. The ‘L&D Go Beyond Podcast’ is a significant part of this initiative, which features workplace learning leaders from across the globe sharing their insights and experiences.

Over the years, Upside Learning has won more than 100 awards and accolades (including the likes of Brandon Hall Group and Deloitte amongst other noteworthy names).

Learn more about Upside Learning at: www.upsidelearning.com

Media Contact

Isha Sood
AVP – Marketing
Upside Learning Solutions
isha.sood@upsidelearning.com

Catch the Upside Learning team in action at stand #K75 as they talk about delivering deeper learning experiences.

Upside Learning Solutions, a leading provider of eLearning solutions, will be exhibiting at Learning Technologies, the leading international exhibition and conference for Learning & Development professionals, taking place on May 3-4, 2023, at ExCeL London.

Upside Learning Solutions is excited to showcase its offerings in eLearning solutions, including custom eLearning development, mobile learning solutions, game-based learning, virtual and augmented reality-based training, microlearning, and more.

“We are thrilled to be part of Learning Technologies London, which is a fantastic platform for us to connect with L&D professionals in Europe and showcase our eLearning solutions. With our deep understanding of learning science, we have helped many global organizations deliver evidence-based learning programs that achieve their learning goals and improve overall performance. Our recent recognition as a Solid Performer on the 2023 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning is also a testament to the same. Learning Technologies will give us a chance to reach out to more L&D leaders and talk about delivering learning experiences that don’t just look good, but achieve retention and transfer.” said Amit Garg, Founder, and CEO of Upside Learning Solutions.

Learning Technologies is Europe’s leading showcase of organizational learning and the technology used to support learning at work. With over 9,000 attendees from 50 different countries this year, 200 unmissable seminars, and 200 international exhibitors, it continues to grow in importance, value, and attendance year after year.

Upside Learning Solutions will be exhibiting at stand K75, where attendees can learn more about the company’s eLearning solutions and how they can improve their organization’s learning and development initiatives.

About Upside Learning

Since 2004, Upside Learning has consistently delivered best-in-class custom learning solutions to organizations worldwide. The focal point for us is to help L&D leaders deliver deeper learning experiences that improve retention and transfer to achieve desired outcomes. With experience in developing Custom Learning, Mobile Learning, Microlearning, Gamification, ILT and VILT, and AR/VR/MR-based solutions amongst others, Upside Learning strives to add value to every learning solution it creates.

Upside Learning aims to go beyond the ordinary and predictable with its mantra of ‘Go Beyond’. As part of the ‘Go Beyond’ initiative, Upside Learning nudges its internal teams, clients, and the entire L&D community to treat every learning initiative as an enabler of performance. The ‘L&D Go Beyond Podcast’ is a significant part of this initiative, which features workplace learning leaders from across the globe sharing their insights and experiences.

Over the years, Upside Learning has won more than 100 awards and accolades (including the likes of Brandon Hall Group and Deloitte amongst other noteworthy names).

Learn more about Upside Learning at www.upsidelearning.com.

Media Contact
Isha Sood
AVP – Marketing
Upside Learning Solutions
isha.sood@upsidelearning.com

Upside Learning, a leading service provider of end-to-end digital learning solutions for enterprises across the globe, has announced the appointment of John Gravanis as the VP of Sales – Americas. John will be leading sales from the US subsidiary of Upside Learning, strategizing, and planning the overall sales action.

John brings to this position over 25 years of experience in business development, partner, and sales enablement in companies like Hewlett Packard Enterprise and AVAYA.

For the last ten years, John has focused on the corporate learning and workforce transformation industries co-founding elearningindustry.com and before joining Upside Learning, he led InfoproLearning’s Workforce Transformation SaaS go-to-market and business development efforts.

When asked about joining Upside Learning, John expressed his excitement, stating, “Through my work at elearningindustry.com I have known and worked with Amit and his leadership team since early 2016. And as the saying goes, ‘Timing is everything’. Seven years later, when Amit decided to expand traction in the US and better serve Upside’s existing US client base, we seized the opportunity to join forces! Very excited to support this great team and be Amit’s and Clark Quinn’s wingman in this expansion.”

“We can do much more as an industry to serve today’s L&D leaders better. Helping them put the spotlight on their crucial work of up-skilling our workforce and addressing key business initiatives is paramount to my team for the Americas. I look forward to working next to Upside’s innovative and inquisitive team of experts under Amit’s innovative thinking and Clark Quinn’s thought leadership. This will be an exhilarating journey for Upside, our clients, and L&D partners, so stay tuned!” added John.

John has studied, lived, and worked in the US, Italy, Greece, and the UK, helping numerous startups take their first steps. He is actively mentoring small business owners and currently holds Advisor roles to a few select CEOs seeking to enter the L&D space. Additionally, he volunteers his time to Junior Achievement, educating children on business and entrepreneurship principles, and is currently working on his second book on the topic of K12 kid’s entrepreneurship.

Upside Learning’s Founder & CEO, Amit Garg, shared his enthusiasm for John’s appointment, stating, “John’s addition to our team is an important step forward. We’re excited to have him on board and look forward to leveraging his experience to strengthen our sales efforts in the US through our new subsidiary. John’s local presence in the US will definitely help us build stronger relationships and deliver even better value to our clients in America.”

He also stated, “With John on board, we’re confident that we’ll continue providing our clients with the best possible customer as well as digital learning experience(s). I’m really excited for our journey ahead.”

Upside Learning continues to expand its team and services, providing end-to-end digital learning solutions for Fortune-1000 companies worldwide.

About Upside Learning

Since 2004, Upside Learning has consistently delivered best-in-class custom learning solutions to organizations worldwide. The focal point for us is to help L&D leaders deliver deeper learning experiences that improve retention and transfer to achieve desired outcomes. With experience in developing Custom Learning, Mobile Learning, Microlearning, Gamification, ILT and VILT, and AR/VR/MR-based solutions amongst others, Upside Learning strives to add value to every learning solution it creates.

Upside Learning aims to go beyond the ordinary and predictable with its mantra of ‘Go Beyond’. As part of the ‘Go Beyond’ initiative, Upside Learning nudges its internal teams, clients, and the entire L&D community to treat every learning initiative as an enabler of performance. The ‘L&D Go Beyond Podcast’ is a significant part of this initiative, which features workplace learning leaders from across the globe sharing their insights and experiences.

Over the years, Upside Learning has won more than 100 awards and accolades (including the likes of Brandon Hall Group and Deloitte amongst other noteworthy names).

Learn more about Upside Learning at www.upsidelearning.com.

Media Contact

Isha Sood
AVP – Marketing
Upside Learning Solutions
isha.sood@upsidelearning.com

Captivating 16 awards wins for Upside Learning at LearnX Live Awards 2022

Upside learning, a renowned and trusted partner amongst the Fortune-1000 companies crafting end-to-end digital learning solutions, has won 16 prestigious LearnX Awards for 2022, in collaboration with various clients. The results were announced in a virtual award ceremony held on 23rd & 24th Nov 2022.

The awards are a testimony to Upside Learning’s efforts in creating cutting-edge learning solutions that help clients achieve real outcomes from their training programs. The details of the winning entries of Upside Learning and their clients are as follows-

1 Gold for ‘Best Induction/Onboarding’ won in collaboration with AIA Malaysia

1 Gold for ‘Best Hybrid Pre-Induction/Onboarding’ won in collaboration with AIA Malaysia

1 Gold for ‘Best Online Learning’ won in collaboration with Hewlett Packard Enterprise

1 Gold for ‘Best On-Demand eLearning’ won in collaboration with Hewlett Packard Enterprise

1 Gold for ‘Best Interactive Scenario’ won in collaboration with Hewlett Packard Enterprise

2 Gold for ‘Best Pandemic/Emergency eLearning’ won in collaboration with Qatar Airways

2 Gold for ‘Best Interactive Scenario’ won in collaboration with Qatar Airways

1 Gold for ‘Best Microlearning’ won in collaboration with Qatar Airways

1 Gold for ‘Best Interactive Scenario’ won in collaboration with RHB Banking Group

1 Diamond for ‘Best Performance Support’ won in collaboration with Hewlett Packard Enterprise

1 Diamond for ‘Best Product Knowledge Training’ won in collaboration with Hewlett Packard Enterprise

1 Diamond for ‘Best Sales Training’ won in collaboration with Hewlett Packard Enterprise

1 Diamond for ‘Best Health & Safety Training’ won in collaboration with Qatar Airways

1 Diamond for ‘Best eLearning Project’ won in collaboration with Qatar Airways

Amit Garg, Founder, and CEO of Upside Learning is thrilled about this win. He said, “This year has been commendable for us. First, we won 12 Brandon Hall Group Awards, and now 16 big wins at LearnX. It is an honor to be winning these awards together with our clients. Their trust in our teams is invaluable and drives us to perform better every single time. And a big thank you to our amazing team whose creativity and passion have got us here. They are the stars behind the fantastic learning solutions we create and the ones who keep going beyond their benchmarks. Well done, everyone.”

LearnX brings together leading organizations across the globe to celebrate forward-thinking workforce learning and supporting technologies. Each year, the awards highlight projects and solutions that deliver best practices in eLearning design.

About LearnX Awards

The LearnX Live! Awards are an international awards program that recognizes multiple fields within talent management across the corporate, education, and public-service sectors. Each year, the Awards uncover incredible projects and solutions that deliver best practices and business value. The awards are open to any organization, small or large, from anywhere in the world. The Awards have been in operation since 2008.

About Upside Learning Solutions

Since 2004, Upside Learning has consistently delivered best-in-class custom learning solutions to organizations worldwide. The focal point for us is to help L&D leaders deliver deeper learning experiences that improve retention and transfer to achieve desired outcomes. With experience in developing Custom Learning, Mobile Learning, Microlearning, Gamification, ILT and VILT, and AR/VR/MR-based solutions amongst others, Upside Learning strives to add value to every learning solution it creates.

Upside Learning aims to go beyond the ordinary and predictable with its mantra of ‘Go Beyond’. As part of the ‘Go Beyond’ initiative, Upside Learning nudges its internal teams, clients, and the entire L&D community to treat every learning initiative as an enabler of performance. The ‘L&D Go Beyond Podcast’ is a significant part of this initiative, which features workplace learning leaders from across the globe sharing their insights and experiences.

Over the years, Upside Learning has won more than 100 awards and accolades (including the likes of Brandon Hall Group and Deloitte amongst other noteworthy names).

Learn more about Upside Learning at: www.upsidelearning.com.

Media Contact

Isha Sood
AVP – Marketing
Upside Learning Solutions
isha.sood@upsidelearning.com

Upside Learning has been certified as a Great Place to Work for the year 2022-2023.

Upside Learning, a leading global provider of end-to-end digital learning solutions for Fortune 1000 companies, has been certified as a Great Place to Work for the fourth consecutive year.

The Great Place to Work® Certification Program is the first step for an organization on its journey of building a High-Trust, High-Performance Culture™, and Upside accomplished this milestone for the fourth year in a row. The Great Place to Work® Certification is one of the most prestigious achievements for any organization across the globe. For an organization to get certified, 70% or more of its employee respondents should rate the organization as a great workplace.

Founder and CEO of Upside Learning, Amit Garg is joyous and credits this recognition to the Managers. He says, “Our Managers in various teams are the ones who deserve this recognition more than anyone else. They make Upside Learning such a place by caring for their teams, investing in their learning and growth, and making it a great place to work, overall. Our teams, too, contribute by supporting each other and helping colleagues when needed. As the Founder of the company, this is undoubtedly my most valued accomplishment.”

About Great Place to Work

Great Place to Work® is the global authority on building, sustaining, and recognizing High-Trust, High-Performance Culture™ at workplaces. Our mission is to build a better world by helping organizations become great places to work – for all. Building a Great Work Culture is ‘Better for People, Better for Business, and Better for the World’. We serve businesses, non-profits, and government agencies in more than 60 countries, across all six continents, touching more than 10,000 organizations every year.

About Upside Learning Solutions

Since 2004, Upside Learning has consistently delivered best-in-class custom learning solutions to organizations worldwide. The focal point for us is to help L&D leaders deliver deeper learning experiences that improve retention and transfer to achieve desired outcomes. With experience in developing Custom Learning, Mobile Learning, Microlearning, Gamification, ILT and VILT, and AR/VR/MR-based solutions amongst others, Upside Learning strives to add value to every learning solution it creates.

Upside Learning aims to go beyond the ordinary and predictable with its mantra of ‘Go Beyond’. As part of the ‘Go Beyond’ initiative, Upside Learning nudges its internal teams, clients, and the entire L&D community to treat every learning initiative as an enabler of performance. The ‘L&D Go Beyond Podcast’ is a significant part of this initiative, which features workplace learning leaders from across the globe sharing their insights and experiences.

Over the years, Upside Learning has won more than 100 awards and accolades (including the likes of Brandon Hall Group and Deloitte amongst other noteworthy names).

Learn more about Upside Learning at: www.upsidelearning.com.

Media Contact

Isha Sood
AVP – Marketing
Upside Learning Solutions
isha.sood@upsidelearning.com

Upside Learning is all set to attend DevLearn Conference & Expo at Booth # 109

Upside Learning, a leading global provider of end-to-end digital learning solutions for Fortune 1000 companies, is exhibiting at Booth # 109 at the DevLearn Conference & Expo that is set to take place later this month.

Upside Learning experts will share their insights on delivering deeper learning experiences to improve retention and transfer of learning at the workplace. The team will discuss their approach to building science-backed learning programs and will also showcase some award-winning solutions to visitors. Recently, Clark Quinn joined Upside Learning as their new Chief Learning Strategist. He will also join the Upside team at their booth for a book-signing activity, a raffle giveaway of his latest book ‘Make it Meaningful’, and 1:1 consulting sessions for a select few visitors.

DevLearn Conference & Expo is the biggest event for eLearning and provides a platform to explore the future of learning technologies, where the L&D industry is headed, and discovers best practices and strategies to enhance everyday work, with a goal to bring learning projects to life to shape the future of learning and development. DevLearn is the place to engage with a professional community and explore how technology can support learning and development. It creates a space for easy knowledge sharing from peer experiences through unscripted conversations.

Founder and CEO of Upside Learning, Amit Garg says, “The team is excited to be back at DevLearn after an unplanned hiatus of two years because of COVID. We have always had a great experience at this show and believe that it is the right event for us to showcase our science-backed learning solutions and capabilities that focus on delivering deeper learning experiences. This time around, having Clark on-board only adds to the value of exhibiting at DevLearn. We have a number of exciting happenings planned and are looking forward to a fruitful event of networking with the L&D community”

About Upside Learning Solutions

Since 2004, Upside Learning has consistently delivered best-in-class custom learning solutions to organizations worldwide. The focal point for us is to help L&D leaders deliver deeper learning experiences that improve retention and transfer to achieve desired outcomes. With experience in developing Custom Learning, Mobile Learning, Microlearning, Gamification, ILT and VILT, and AR/VR/MR-based solutions amongst others, Upside Learning strives to add value to every learning solution it creates.

Upside Learning aims to go beyond the ordinary and predictable with its mantra of ‘Go Beyond’. As part of the ‘Go Beyond’ initiative, Upside Learning nudges its internal teams, clients, and the entire L&D community to treat every learning initiative as an enabler of performance. The ‘L&D Go Beyond Podcast’ is a significant part of this initiative, which features workplace learning leaders from across the globe sharing their insights and experiences.

Over the years, Upside Learning has won more than 100 awards and accolades (including the likes of Brandon Hall Group and Deloitte amongst other noteworthy names).

Learn more about Upside Learning at: www.upsidelearning.com

Media Contact

Isha Sood
AVP – Marketing
Upside Learning Solutions
isha.sood@upsidelearning.com

World-renowned learning experience design strategist, Clark Quinn, joins Upside Learning as the company’s Chief Learning Strategist.

Upside Learning, a leading global provider of end-to-end digital learning solutions for Fortune 1000 companies, today announced the appointment of Clark Quinn as its Chief Learning Strategist.

Clark Quinn, Ph.D. is an internationally renowned learning consultant, speaker, and author. He has been involved in the design, development, and evaluation of a wide variety of educational technology for over 40 years. He integrates creativity, cognitive science, and technology to develop award-winning learning and performance support systems. Clark has authored multiple books on learning and also holds the honor of being awarded as eLearning Guild’s first Guild Master in 2012. He currently also shoulders the responsibility of being the Executive Director of Quinnovation and a Co-Director at the Learning Development Accelerator (known colloquially as the LDA).

At Upside Learning, Clark will guide and coach the team to create deeper learning experiences for their clients through crafting evidence-based learning strategies. This will help further strengthen the quality and impact of the learning solutions they create. Clark will also consult with Upside Learning’s key clients to analyze their learning strategies and initiatives.

Clark is enthusiastic about this new role: “I am excited to join the Upside Learning team at this critical juncture in their growth journey. With Upside’s commitment to helping L&D leaders understand how deeper learning experiences can aid learning retention and learning transfer for their workforce, I feel this is an excellent opportunity for both parties.”

“I have always been passionate about enabling L&D to deliver on the promise of evidence-based learning practices to create deeper learning experiences. It feels like a natural progression in my career to be involved in shaping that change along with the Upside Learning team. I believe that, together, we will be able to make a substantive difference to the learning industry”, Clark continues.

Amit Garg, Founder and CEO of Upside Learning, expresses, “With our vision for L&D to ‘Go Beyond’, Upside Learning embarked on a very interesting journey a few years back, which was fueled by a better and deeper understanding of the learning science and research. We made remarkable progress and are at a key stage in this growth journey right now.”

Amit adds, “This is the perfect time for us to have someone who believes in our vision and can shoulder the responsibility of helping both Upside Learning and our clients move to the next level. I am ecstatic to have Clark take up this role. His rich experience will help Upside Learning and its clients alike. With Clark’s support, we hope to enable L&D teams within our client organizations to be seen as strategic partners for their companies’ growth and not merely as internal solution providers for learning.”

  About Upside Learning Solutions

Since 2004, Upside Learning has consistently delivered best-in-class custom learning solutions to organizations worldwide. The focal point for us is to help L&D leaders deliver deeper learning experiences that improve retention and transfer to achieve desired outcomes. With experience in developing Custom Learning, Mobile Learning, Microlearning, Gamification, ILT and VILT, and AR/VR/MR-based solutions amongst others, Upside Learning strives to add value to every learning solution it creates.

Upside Learning aims to go beyond the ordinary and predictable with its mantra of ‘Go Beyond’. As part of the ‘Go Beyond’ initiative, Upside Learning nudges its internal teams, clients, and the entire L&D community to treat every learning initiative as an enabler of performance. The ‘L&D Go Beyond Podcast’ is a significant part of this initiative, which features workplace learning leaders from across the globe sharing their insights and experiences.

Over the years, Upside Learning has won more than 100 awards and accolades (including the likes of Brandon Hall Group and Deloitte amongst other noteworthy names).

Learn more about Upside Learning at: www.upsidelearning.com.

Media Contact

Isha Sood
AVP – Marketing
Upside Learning Solutions
isha.sood@upsidelearning.com

Breaking its own record of 4 Gold wins from last year, Upside Learning Solutions wins a total of 12 Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards 2022, including 7 Gold and 5 Bronze awards.

Upside Learning, a leading global provider of end-to-end digital learning solutions for Fortune1000 companies, has won 12 coveted Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards for 2022, in collaboration with multiple clients. This win was announced on August 18, 2022, on an online webinar organized by the Brandon Hall Group. The winners are listed at https://excellenceawards.brandonhall.com/winners/.

This massive win only testifies to the hard work of the teams and the passion for the work we do that motivates us to keep striving to serve our clients better. The details of Upside Learning and their clients’ winning entries are as follows:

• Gold for ‘Best Use of a Blended Learning Program’ won in collaboration with Colgate-Palmolive
• Gold for ‘Best Use of Games or Simulations for Learning’ won in collaboration with Galardi Group Inc.
• Gold for ‘Best Advance in Compliance Training’ won in collaboration with Qatar Airways
• Gold for ‘Best Advance in Custom Content’ won in collaboration with Qatar Airways
• Gold for ‘Best Advance in Compliance Training’ won in collaboration with Qatar Airways
• Gold for ‘Best Advance in Custom Content’ won in collaboration with Qatar Airways
• Gold for ‘Best Advance in Custom Content’ won in collaboration with RHB Banking Group
• Bronze for ‘Best Benefits, Wellness and Well-Being Program’ won in collaboration with Qatar Airways
• Bronze for ‘Best Hybrid Learning Program’ won in collaboration with Colgate-Palmolive
• Bronze for ‘Best Advance in Competencies and Skill Development’ won in collaboration with Galardi Group Inc.
• Bronze for ‘Best Advance in Custom Content’ won in collaboration with Qatar Airways
• Bronze for ‘Best Unique or Innovative Sales Training Program’ won in collaboration with Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Amit Garg – Founder and CEO of Upside Learning Solutions, is elated with this win. He says, “We are so happy to have struck big once again at the Brandon Hall Group Awards! Great teamwork, creativity, and flawless execution have borne fruit. A big thank you to our fabulous clients for giving us the opportunity to work on their projects and for supporting us in achieving this feat.” He adds, “I’d also like to thank the entire Upside Learning team, without whom this victory wouldn’t have been possible! Well done, team!”

“Excellence Award winners distinguish themselves through their growing understanding that all the functions of HCM are integrated and must work together to move businesses forward,” said Brandon Hall Group Chief Operating Officer Rachel Cooke, leader of the HCM Excellence Awards program.

“It is a pleasure to see more organizations collaborating across functions and getting more sophisticated and accomplished at delivering measurable benefit through ground-breaking HCM practices,” she said. “For example, it was inspiring to see how diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives are increasingly embedded into people and business strategies and cultures. We saw more alignment between HCM and business objectives than ever before.”

Entries were evaluated by a panel of veteran, independent senior industry experts, Brandon Hall Group analysts and executives based upon these criteria: fit the need, design of the program, functionality, innovation, and overall measurable benefits.

Excellence Award winners are scheduled to be honored at Brandon Hall Group’s HCM Excellence Conference, January 31 to February 2, 2023, at the Hilton West Palm Beach, Florida. Select winners also will serve as presenters in breakout sessions, sharing their leading practices during the conference.

“Our award winners demonstrated the vision, agility and innovation needed to excel in the unchartered hybrid work environment,” said Brandon Hall Group Chief Executive Officer Mike Cooke. “We added and revised awards categories to ensure that we not only validate best HCM practices but also solicit and recognize next practices that set a high bar for everyone.”

About Upside Learning

Since 2004, Upside Learning has consistently delivered best-in-class custom learning solutions to organizations worldwide. The focal point has been to help customers deliver real outcomes by helping them achieve performance improvements that are aligned with their business objectives. Upside Learning aims to make a real impact on organizational metrics and behaviors by supporting organizations to bolster their core teams.

With experience in offerings such as Virtual Instructor-led Training, Custom Learning, Learning Consultancy, Performance Support Aids, eBooks, or Game-based learning, Upside Learning strives to add value to every learning solution it creates.

Upside Learning aims to go beyond the ordinary and predictable with its mantra of ‘Go Beyond’. As part of the ‘Go Beyond’ initiative, Upside Learning nudges its internal teams, customers, and the entire L&D community to treat every learning initiative as an enabler of employee performance. The ‘L&D Go Beyond Podcast’ is a significant and noteworthy part of this initiative, which features workplace learning leaders from across the globe sharing their insights and experiences. Over the years, Upside Learning has won more than 100 awards and accolades, including several Brandon Hall Group Excellence awards.

Learn more about Upside Learning at: www.upsidelearning.com

About Brandon Hall Group

Brandon Hall Group operates the largest and longest running awards program in Human Capital Management. As an independent HCM research and analyst firm, they conduct studies in Learning and Development, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Talent Acquisition, and HR/Workforce Management. These benchmark studies help organizations by providing strategic insights for executives and practitioners responsible for growth and business results.

Coupling the research studies with the best practice from the awards, Brandon Hall Group has helped more than 10,000 clients globally and more than 28 years of delivering world-class research and advisory. At the core of our offerings is a membership program that combines research, benchmarking, and unlimited access to data and analysts. Membership enables executives and practitioners to make the right decisions about people, processes, and systems, coalesced with analyst advisory services which aim to put the research into action in a way that is practical and efficient.

Brandon Hall Group has also launched professional certifications for business and human capital management professionals to upskill themselves and gain credentials for career advancement.

Learn more about Brandon Hall Group at: www.brandonhall.com