Learning and development are seen as important employee benefits more than ever before, with Forbes stating that “76% of employees are more likely to stay with a company...
Getting involved in the career development of their workforce helps HR decision-makers and leaders increase the value of their employees, reduce costly turnover, and ensure workers move up...
Entry-level training programs can be costly, time-consuming, and tough to quantify. So why conduct one? Because the long-term benefit to your organization is worth the investment....
If you're considering implementing an online employee training program, or have one in place but are unsure how to make it work to the fullest for your organization, here are 10 best practices for creating one that's effective AND engaging.
Developing a successful compliance training program may seem like a clear objective, but there are many issues that could derail your efforts. One of the...
The workplace experienced a profound transformation over the past few years due to the lingering effects of the global pandemic. This shift in work culture also...
Whether you're looking to make the switch from in-person training to online, or are looking to set up your first employee training program, here are some must-have features when it comes to your LMS.
Empathetic leadership is becoming a more common practice among leaders in today’s workplaces. Being an empathetic leader means displaying a genuine interest in the rest of...
Performance reviews are not just feedback sessions but strategic tools for business growth. The journey doesn’t end with the review. For HR leaders and managers, the...
With the nation barreling toward a possible government shutdown in mid-November, millions of public sector employees are bracing themselves for steep financial ramifications that might extend...
Keeping your employees engaged, inspired, and optimistic about their future is key to a successful employee retention strategy. When you consider the high cost of recruiting...
The business world is ever-changing, whether due to market conditions, technology, or employee recruitment and retention. With such competitive environments, how can leaders build a workforce...
If you're considering implementing an online employee training program, or have one in place but are unsure how to make it work to the fullest for your organization, here are 10 best practices for creating one that's effective AND engaging.
Power is arguably one of the most misused and misunderstood concepts in the corporate world. While every organization relies on a defined chain of command to...
The Benefits of Agile Thinking and How to Create an Agile Work Culture Fostering an agile work culture is a growing interest for businesses worldwide. In...
Job interviews can be a tricky balancing act. On the one hand, you don’t want to ask the same questions candidates have heard in countless interviews...
When it comes to innovative companies, Apple tops the list. Apple hasn’t just been on the cutting edge of technology. They’ve changed the way our society...
Today’s job seekers are savvier than ever and are looking for companies with a reputation for having a positive culture. Ensuring your employee relations are the...
Effective communication in the workplace leads to positive workflow and higher productivity. It provides clear direction, making each member of your teams aware of expectations so...
Michael Jordan was once quoted saying, “Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.” Effective team building is just as important to success in your...
With 2019 fast approaching, individuals naturally begin to reflect on what has come to pass and start thinking about changes they want to implement in their...
Employee Compensation and benefits can vary based on the type of structure that works best for your organization and project. Between hourly wages, salaried pay, and...
How to Foster Better Compliance in the Workplace in 2023 When you look at compliance training from a cost-benefit standpoint, it’s clear that the biggest risk...
Is Your Sexual Harassment Training Outdated? Sexual harassment in the workplace has always been a problem. However, social causes like the #MeToo movement have made it...
The remote or hybrid workplace has become a reality for many companies today. This trend is likely to continue as more companies look to reduce costs...
As the world gains more control over the Covid-19 pandemic and begins to reopen, companies are evaluating their long-term plans, with many shifting toward a hybrid...
The worst problems in the workplace are often those people do not recognize while they are happening. One of the most infamous examples is “unconscious bias,”...
Successful onboarding of new employees takes deliberate planning and has a lasting effect on job satisfaction as well as length of employment. It brings to mind...
A new legal precedent was established this past September which adds another layer of meaning to the concept of “reasonable accommodation.” It all began in March...
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many companies conduct business. To mitigate the spread of the virus, more employees are now working from home than...
The workplace experienced a profound transformation over the past few years due to the lingering effects of the global pandemic. This shift in work culture also...
Empathetic leadership is becoming a more common practice among leaders in today’s workplaces. Being an empathetic leader means displaying a genuine interest in the rest of...
Performance reviews are not just feedback sessions but strategic tools for business growth. The journey doesn’t end with the review. For HR leaders and managers, the...
With the nation barreling toward a possible government shutdown in mid-November, millions of public sector employees are bracing themselves for steep financial ramifications that might extend...
Keeping your employees engaged, inspired, and optimistic about their future is key to a successful employee retention strategy. When you consider the high cost of recruiting...
Preparing Employees for a Merger & Acquisition Transition: 7 Useful Tips If there’s a merger or acquisition in your company’s future, a well-laid-out employee communication plan is...
How to Build a Strong Team Mission Statement A team mission statement is the foundation and guiding light for everything the organization does. It acts as...
Every worker brings their own experience, insight, and personality to the organization, and this reflects in how they approach their responsibilities. Companies need a variety of...
How to Foster a More Inclusive Workplace Culture Inclusivity is important to all kinds of employees: A Deloitte survey found that 80 percent of the workers...
Bullying can sometimes be thought of as an issue left behind in childhood, but many employees still experience behaviors like spiteful comments, verbal criticism, or exclusion....
Ask ten different people on the street–or in the office–about HR departments, and you’re likely to hear about ten different HR stereotypes. There are some things...
As companies grow, mass communication becomes more important, but also more challenging. Employee newsletters are great ways to reach all members of a company. And email...
When faced with today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (or VUCA) environment, it’s crucial to cultivate a leadership mindset. This begins with looking inward to find...
When you’re new to the world of human resources, you must act as a sponge soaking in everything around you. This can get overwhelming and exhausting...
While self-directed learning in the workplace is not a new trend, it has become more widely used as HR professionals shift their focus toward developing a...
As HR professionals are well aware, hiring and training new employees is often more costly than upskilling current ones. A 2020 U.S. Bureau of Labor report...
If you’re like the average American, you probably believe you’re firing on all cylinders all the time (at least compared to your peers), but the truth...
Being able to communicate is important. But effective communication is critical. While everyone has the ability to engage and speak with one another, it doesn’t always mean...
In the United States, employees often find themselves constantly bombarded by emails. Around 3.2 hours a day are spent checking work-related emails while another 3.1 hours...
In the United States alone, $122 million out of every $1 billion invested goes to waste, due to lackluster project performance. That’s a staggering amount of...
The millennial workforce, now 56 million strong, represent the largest and most educated generation in history. Most have earned degrees in Business and probably hold management...
Many workers pressure themselves to say “yes” in order to accommodate and serve others. According to The Wall Street Journal, people will say “yes” because saying...
Getting involved in the career development of their workforce helps HR decision-makers and leaders increase the value of their employees, reduce costly turnover, and ensure workers...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Building a Coaching Culture in the Workplace Many companies agree that building a coaching culture and learning from mistakes are the...
As a Human Resources professional, a critical function of your job is to understand people and teams well. Emotional intelligence will allow you to stand out...
With five generations working together in today’s organizations, it’s more important than ever for companies to understand the generational differences that set them apart. Workers from...
People are promoted to positions of leadership for many reasons, some of which are based on false assumptions, misconceptions, and flawed logic. For example, highly productive...
The framework of a growth mindset can provide motivation and support to employees as they progress in their careers. This post will explore how to instill...
Diversity is a buzzword that seems to be everywhere these days. But, do we really understand what it means in the workplace? Everyone says they want...
Employee training is a work program that provides employees with specific knowledge and skills to facilitate and improve job performance in current roles. However, while most...
In our ever-evolving workplaces, employees are constantly bombarded with all sorts of information. The problem with this kind of information overload is that it can quickly...
Talent shortage is a growing emergency for government administrators, HR professionals, and hiring managers. According to Forbes, we’re in the age of “The Great Resignation and...
Hiring for Cognitive Diversity in the Workplace One of the most important skills companies require is problem-solving. Consider the following problem which comes from Matthew Syed’s...
What Is Quiet Hiring? Plus Why It’s So Hard to Hire Right Now Across different industries, hiring managers are having difficulty recruiting new talent and finding...
The Ultimate Interview Guide for Hiring Executive Directors Finding a new executive director can be one of the biggest challenges that HR directors, HR managers, and...
Key Benefits of Rehiring and How to Conduct the Interview When looking to hire new recruits, it’s beneficial for companies to consider past employees. These workers,...
22 Core Competencies for Supervisors Selecting the most qualified job candidates for leadership positions is a crucial process that can impact everything from bottom-line profits to...
As a seasoned HR pro, you already know that competition is fierce for finding qualified job candidates and getting them to apply online. But according to...
With an increasing number of people quitting their jobs and employers having difficulty filling some positions, many companies have begun offering more incentives to attract and...
Organizations that thrive know how to motivate employees and tap into the power of synergy. The concept of “synergy,” which fuels both creativity and job satisfaction,...
Today, taking the necessary steps toward sexual harassment prevention in the workplace is not only a crucial decision in the legal sense, it is great business...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the flu season hits its peak between December and February. So, we are smack dab in...
It’s 3 o’clock on a typical Thursday at work. Everyone is quietly bustling through their tasks, organizing files to be discussed at the next meeting, when...
You’ve probably heard the phrase “sitting is the new smoking.” Thanks to the sedentary work environments of many white-collar professions, employees lack significant amounts of mobility...
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), U.S. fire departments respond to fires at more than 3,000 office properties every year. Not only do these...
It’s 3 o’clock on a typical Wednesday at work. Your employees are quietly bustling through their tasks, organizing files to be discussed at the next meeting,...
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the term “frontline workers” wasn’t well known. Suddenly, people came to value the importance of frontline workers like few other human resources....
Avoid Becoming Big Brother: How to Earn Trust by Tracking Employee Productivity Ethically Tracking employee productivity is essential for any company that wants to continuously improve....
Employee retention is a hot topic in the world of business. As companies are constantly searching for new ways to keep their employees happy and engaged,...
Since most work-related communications are handled via email, it seems like we are all checking our inboxes constantly: before bed, during meals, and even in the...
How can HR managers reduce employee burnout? That’s a pressing question that needs an urgent answer. In recent times, the increase in employee burnout has become...
A lot has changed in the workplace as the effects of the global coronavirus pandemic have been felt worldwide. It’s important not to let fears, anxieties...
For years, most companies have defaulted to using traditional Microsoft Office to meet their office productivity needs. In fact, the amount of users of Microsoft’s flagship...
According to a recent Microsoft study, people’s attention spans have dropped to a range comparable to that of a goldfish. This short attention span means that as...
The Trap of Email Productivity The average American worker spends over 30 hours each week checking their email. While email is a modern communication miracle, it...
Entry-level training programs can be costly, time-consuming, and tough to quantify. So why conduct one? Because the long-term benefit to your organization is worth the investment....
Why Accountability is Important in Leadership Roles Accountability is a trending term drawing more and more attention from businesses and HR professionals. It’s something many companies...
Today, visionary leadership isn’t just a buzzword from textbooks. It describes a specific style of leadership focused on moving a company forward to an important future....
There’s always an element of unpredictability with career moves. Success is not guaranteed. Case in point: the large number of people who left their jobs during...
One of the most important skills for a manager to possess is the ability to have difficult conversations. For managers to train to have these conversations,...
We spend an increasingly large amount of time online these days, personally and professionally. At the end of 2021, Ladders projected that 25% of all jobs...
There is always a need for those who have premium problem-solving skills in the workplace. The 2020 Future of Jobs report by the World Economic Forum...
When tech solutions, especially online solutions and apps, first rose as a core part of modern business, a term was used to describe employees ready for...
Developing the talent, skills, and leadership potential of your top employees is an ongoing process that involves self-reflection on the part of the staff member, guidance...
Employee training, when done effectively, can be perceived as an attractive fringe benefit of working at your organization. By offering staff personal development plans and clear-cut...
As an experienced HR professional, you know that employees are more likely to stay at companies that are willing to invest in their professional development. Yet...
Introverts are often misunderstood. Many people associate the term with shyness or social awkwardness, but introversion is more about where you get your energy from—and whether...
Are you thinking about bringing employees back to the office? Tread carefully if you are, because some 68% of employees would consider jumping ship if it...
Self-care is continuing to push its way to the forefront of the collective social conscious. It’s no longer something that we only practice behind closed doors...
Take a look at your desk. Seriously, take a look. From the half-finished breakfast sandwich to the dog-eared Dilbert comic you clipped from the paper and...
The holidays are supposed to be bursting with joy and everyday miracles shared with family and friends. However, the stresses of time, money and emotional exhaustion...
Job burnout is characterized by constant overwhelming stress associated with work. Burnout can be triggered by a chaotic schedule, unchallenging activities or simply too much work....
Millennial Burn Out Stress remains at the root of burnout for everyone. Research from the American Psychological Association shows that millennials have officially become the most...
Why Accountability is Important in Leadership Roles Accountability is a trending term drawing more and more attention from businesses and HR professionals. It’s something many companies...
Today, visionary leadership isn’t just a buzzword from textbooks. It describes a specific style of leadership focused on moving a company forward to an important future....
There’s always an element of unpredictability with career moves. Success is not guaranteed. Case in point: the large number of people who left their jobs during...
One of the most important skills for a manager to possess is the ability to have difficult conversations. For managers to train to have these conversations,...
We spend an increasingly large amount of time online these days, personally and professionally. At the end of 2021, Ladders projected that 25% of all jobs...
There is always a need for those who have premium problem-solving skills in the workplace. The 2020 Future of Jobs report by the World Economic Forum...
When tech solutions, especially online solutions and apps, first rose as a core part of modern business, a term was used to describe employees ready for...
Developing the talent, skills, and leadership potential of your top employees is an ongoing process that involves self-reflection on the part of the staff member, guidance...
Employee training, when done effectively, can be perceived as an attractive fringe benefit of working at your organization. By offering staff personal development plans and clear-cut...
As an experienced HR professional, you know that employees are more likely to stay at companies that are willing to invest in their professional development. Yet...
Introverts are often misunderstood. Many people associate the term with shyness or social awkwardness, but introversion is more about where you get your energy from—and whether...
How to Foster Better Compliance in the Workplace in 2023 When you look at compliance training from a cost-benefit standpoint, it’s clear that the biggest risk...
Is Your Sexual Harassment Training Outdated? Sexual harassment in the workplace has always been a problem. However, social causes like the #MeToo movement have made it...
The remote or hybrid workplace has become a reality for many companies today. This trend is likely to continue as more companies look to reduce costs...
As the world gains more control over the Covid-19 pandemic and begins to reopen, companies are evaluating their long-term plans, with many shifting toward a hybrid...
The worst problems in the workplace are often those people do not recognize while they are happening. One of the most infamous examples is “unconscious bias,”...
Successful onboarding of new employees takes deliberate planning and has a lasting effect on job satisfaction as well as length of employment. It brings to mind...
A new legal precedent was established this past September which adds another layer of meaning to the concept of “reasonable accommodation.” It all began in March...
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many companies conduct business. To mitigate the spread of the virus, more employees are now working from home than...
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