Bank of Bermuda yesterday opened The Insight Learning Centre, its new state-of-the-art learning and development centre.

The training facility, next to the bank?s Church Street branch, is dedicated specifically for the training and development of Bank of Bermuda staff.

The purpose-built facility, the first of its kind for Bank of Bermuda, aims to create a unique, dynamic and innovative training environment that is conducive for learning.

The building includes a high tech audio-visual training system, which will allow, among other things, the recording and playback of student presentations.

It also means that instruction and training can be simultaneously played in the two multi-functional classrooms, the computer training room and the break-out areas, allowing for even more people to be trained in one sitting.

The Insight Learning Centre consolidates the bank?s previous training facilities, which were scattered around the bank?s premises in Hamilton and shared with other bank departments, into one building.

Philip Butterfield, Bank of Bermuda CEO, said: ?At Bank of Bermuda we know that our strongest asset is our staff. By investing in their personal and professional development, we are investing in our business success. Training and development has become a strong focus for Bank of Bermuda as we aim to be the employer of choice on the Island.

?Gone are the days when training and development was left solely to the employee, for we believe we have a responsibility as an employer, to make a concerted effort to highlight training opportunities for our staff and we will encourage them to use this facility to the fullest.?

The Insight Learning Centre will be used for new hire orientation, the Bank?s Customer First training which aims to improve customer service, management and leadership training courses, informal information sessions for bank employees and many other professional courses.

Since opening, 11 employees have participated in the HSBC Foundation People Management

Course specifically tailored to give new managers and supervisors the tools with which to succeed.