In 2018 Americans left 768 million vacation days unused, and that number was up by 9% from the year before. And yet, at least a quarter of Americans...
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in 2022, there were 140,000 non-residential structure fires, such as office fires. Not only do these disasters cause hundreds of...
Making sure your company follows rules and regulations is very important. With laws always changing, it’s tough to keep up and ensure your business stays legal....
A safe work environment isn’t just a perk; it’s a basic right for every employee. Achieving this requires taking action. A solid organization is built on...
Diversity and inclusion have become buzzwords in the modern workplace, but what do they really mean, and why are they important? Diversity refers to the differences...
In today’s demanding work environment, employees encounter a steady flow of challenges. From tight deadlines and heavy workloads to interpersonal conflicts and organizational change, these difficulties...
With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), Human Resources departments must learn to change with the times. According to Gartner, 38% of HR leaders have explored...
Imagine arriving at work each day with the confidence that you’ll return home safe and healthy. That’s the result of a strong safety culture, and effective...
In today’s business landscape, regulatory compliance is a crucial but often overlooked aspect of operations. Companies must adhere to the various local, state, and federal regulations...
Given the ongoing transformations in the global business environment,, it’s become more important than ever for companies to have strong, capable leaders at the helm. But...
Compliance training is a vital but often overlooked aspect of the modern workplace. In fact, Gallup finds that of employees who have participated in ethics and...
In today’s fast-paced business world, the manager’s role is becoming more important than ever. Managers are responsible for leading teams, driving results, and ensuring the long...
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.
What is Imposter Syndrome? Imposter syndrome refers to the phenomenon of qualified, competent, proven professionals feeling like frauds, or “imposters,” who will soon be discovered as...
In February 2023, Susan Wojcicki stepped down from her nine-year tenure as CEO of YouTube, with former chief product officer Neal Mohan taking her place. She...
Can Team Alignment Mapping Lead Your Company to New Heights? According to Right Management’s September 2012 report, The Struggle Over Talent Management Strategy, only 12% of...
In the past few years, the United States has seen vast changes regarding how conversations about sexual harassment are conducted and handled. With the #MeToo movement...
How do you maintain a competitive edge during a year like 2020? The COVID-19 pandemic impacted every aspect of life, and businesses were the most susceptible....
There’s no doubt that we are navigating strange times. Globally, business processes and production have halted or slowed, all while we’re also dealing with stresses related...
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...
Managing your time should be easy considering the number of calendars, reminders, and note takers available right on your mobile device. Yet, professionals continue to struggle...
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...
Making sure your company follows rules and regulations is very important. With laws always changing, it’s tough to keep up and ensure your business stays legal....
In today’s business landscape, regulatory compliance is a crucial but often overlooked aspect of operations. Companies must adhere to the various local, state, and federal regulations...
Compliance training is a vital but often overlooked aspect of the modern workplace. In fact, Gallup finds that of employees who have participated in ethics and...
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...
Compliance is a company’s commitment to creating policies and procedures to ensure all team members are demonstrating work practices and personal interactions within the confines of...
The world of business has undergone drastic changes since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Here's how to stay on top of compliance in today's rapidly changing environment.
Corporate and regulatory compliance training is not the most exciting topics for employees. Corporate compliance ensures your organization runs smoothly and regulatory compliance ensures that your...
In today’s demanding work environment, employees encounter a steady flow of challenges. From tight deadlines and heavy workloads to interpersonal conflicts and organizational change, these difficulties...
With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), Human Resources departments must learn to change with the times. According to Gartner, 38% of HR leaders have explored...
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...
In an era where government jobs promise stability and benefits, a trend has emerged: a decline in public sector job satisfaction. Despite the belief that job...
How to Support and Empower Women in Tech and Other Male-Dominated Industries As of 2019, the most recent year for which Bureau of Labor Statistics data...
How to Reap the Benefits of Mentally Healthy Employees In the past few years, employee wellbeing has become more of a focus, and this includes mental...
How Your Business Can Benefit Most from 360-Degree Feedback According to an article in Forbes Magazine, more than 85% of Fortune 500 companies are using the...
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....
The COVID-19 pandemic completely changed the world of work and the way people think about careers. Everything we knew was uprooted, upended, and no longer part...
In Human Resources, employee engagement is an extremely important standard to aim for because it’s a catalyst for both business and professional growth. Engaged employees are...
When it comes to engaging in professional development and learning, there are many ways we can push ourselves to learn more. Much of our current workplace...
If you’re a Human Resources manager working in some aspect of public administration, it’s crucial to empower government employees. Your organization’s success and the public’s well-being...
Have you ever felt like your organization’s products, services and ideas tend to be just one step behind the market? In today’s business world, companies need...
Thirty years ago, time management was all the rage. Companies wanted employees to learn how to manage their time better to be more productive. Sticky notes...
Glittering ornaments winking in the firelight. Laughter harmonizing with the musical soundtrack of the season. Family and friends exchanging brightly colored gifts, hugs and hopes for...
As a longtime staple of American culture that even once proclaimed itself the “heartbeat of America,” it’s easy to forget that, at its core, General Motors...
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...
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...
The business landscape is in constant flux, driven by market shifts, technological advancements, and evolving workforce needs. By 2025, roughly half of all employees will require...
Adult Learning Theories and How to Use Them in Your Employee Training As people mature and gain life experience, a shift takes place in their attitudes...
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...
Leadership is a skill consistently sought after by employers, highly valued for both new hires and those within the ranks aspiring to rise. Indeed, a significant...
Are you in charge of your company’s compliance with the latest laws and regulations? Things change so quickly that what might have been compliant one day...
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...
ADA compliance training in 2019 is going to continue increasing focus on inclusion and accessibility. When it comes to ensuring ADA compliance, having proper training is...
There’s a lot of talk about diversity in our culture – especially in the workplace. Diversity seems to be the new business buzzword with companies increasingly...
Currently, the U.S. has one of the worst track records among industrialized nations for keeping its children safe from abuse and neglect. According to the National...
Today, 77 percent of U.S. companies give their employees access to online training programs. eLearning platforms boost employee’s professional development and, ultimately, the company’s bottom line....
The learning management system (LMS) industry experienced impressive growth in 2018. And, this trend is not showing any signs of slowing down anytime soon. In fact,...
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...
Effective Succession Planning Can Help Your Organization Thrive for Years to Come What happens to an organization when a key leader leaves? Even those in the...
How to Hire Millennials that Fit Your Company Culture Recruiters frequently face two simultaneous goals for company growth: Hire more millennials and young workers with high...
How challenging will it be for employers to accommodate the job expectations of Generation Z? As a steady influx of recent college graduates continues to enter...
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...
Employee turnover is a natural part of business. As much as we wish great talent would stay forever, many eventually move on to pursue new opportunities....
Generations ago, it was much more common for people to spend their entire working career with one company. They would apply for an entry-level position, work...
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...
A safe work environment isn’t just a perk; it’s a basic right for every employee. Achieving this requires taking action. A solid organization is built on...
Imagine arriving at work each day with the confidence that you’ll return home safe and healthy. That’s the result of a strong safety culture, and effective...
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), in 2022, there were 140,000 non-residential structure fires, such as office fires. Not only do these disasters cause...
Just type “online education” or “online learning” into your Internet search browser and you’ll see the same conclusion pop up everywhere: the number of people taking...
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...
Diversity and inclusion have become buzzwords in the modern workplace, but what do they really mean, and why are they important? Diversity refers to the differences...
Given the ongoing transformations in the global business environment,, it’s become more important than ever for companies to have strong, capable leaders at the helm. But...
This is How to Improve the Effectiveness of Multicultural Teams Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is not a series of buzzwords. It is a necessity in...
As many companies continue to embrace remote and hybrid work setups, online employee training tools remain vital to an organization’s growth. In fact, a study conducted...
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,...
Employee training, when executed effectively, can significantly enhance an organization’s appeal to current and potential employees. However, many training programs do not meet expectations and often...
A sometimes-overlooked role of HR in organizations is to manage the dissemination of important information among all employees. HR is the hub that makes sure the...
With people continuing to leave their jobs in record numbers, employers are taking a closer look at strategies for attracting and retaining staff. Millions have been...
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...
As Millennials and Gen Z start becoming managers, leaders, and newly hireable employees, the value of employee training has skyrocketed. These generations value good training, and...
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....
Volunteering has no time frame. You don’t have to wait until the holidays come around to help others. If you have never volunteered before, you should. Not only...
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...
Given the ongoing transformations in the global business environment,, it’s become more important than ever for companies to have strong, capable leaders at the helm. But...
This is How to Improve the Effectiveness of Multicultural Teams Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is not a series of buzzwords. It is a necessity in...
As many companies continue to embrace remote and hybrid work setups, online employee training tools remain vital to an organization’s growth. In fact, a study conducted...
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,...
Employee training, when executed effectively, can significantly enhance an organization’s appeal to current and potential employees. However, many training programs do not meet expectations and often...
A sometimes-overlooked role of HR in organizations is to manage the dissemination of important information among all employees. HR is the hub that makes sure the...
With people continuing to leave their jobs in record numbers, employers are taking a closer look at strategies for attracting and retaining staff. Millions have been...
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...
As Millennials and Gen Z start becoming managers, leaders, and newly hireable employees, the value of employee training has skyrocketed. These generations value good training, and...
In today’s business landscape, regulatory compliance is a crucial but often overlooked aspect of operations. Companies must adhere to the various local, state, and federal regulations...
Compliance training is a vital but often overlooked aspect of the modern workplace. In fact, Gallup finds that of employees who have participated in ethics and...
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...
Compliance is a company’s commitment to creating policies and procedures to ensure all team members are demonstrating work practices and personal interactions within the confines of...
The world of business has undergone drastic changes since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Here's how to stay on top of compliance in today's rapidly changing environment.
Corporate and regulatory compliance training is not the most exciting topics for employees. Corporate compliance ensures your organization runs smoothly and regulatory compliance ensures that your...
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