Audible Incorporates 1Huddle Workforce Development Platform Through $1M Deal

Workforce technology platform 1Huddle, which helps to onboard, upskill and develop employees, on Wednesday (March 16) finalized a $1 million deal with Audible that makes its offerings available to the company’s employees.

Audible employees now have access to 1Huddle’s suite of onboarding, corporate learning and development content through the partnership. In addition, 1Huddle content is now available to a handful of Newark, New Jersey-based community organizations, where both companies are based.

“We are very excited to deepen our relationship with a company that stands for so many of the values we hold near and dear to our mission,” Sam Caucci, founder and CEO of 1Huddle, said in the joint press release. “Since arriving in Newark six years ago, thanks to Audible Founder and Executive Chairman Don Katz, we have been honored drive meaningful impact in this great American city.

“We hope that by opening up 1Huddle to deserving organizations across the city, we can continue to help fuel innovation in Newark for decades to come.”

1Huddle’s game-based approach “will help Audible launch new ways to train and develop its employees and move beyond traditional learning methods,” according to the release.

“Data shows most traditional job training methods don’t work as well as they should, with learners forgetting up to 90% of what was taught within a week if there’s no meaningful reinforcement,” said Anne Erni, chief people officer at Audible. “With this in mind, it’s critical for companies to invest in out-of-box ways to ensure their workforce retains the information, skills and knowledge they need to be primed for success.

“By working with 1Huddle, we hope to empower each and every one of our employees to reach their highest potential.”

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