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The Three Reasons Why Coaching Works
By Sara Guerreiro Coaching is an important part of workforce training—but why, exactly? We’ll find out in today’s Advisor from guest columnist Sara Guerreiro, a consultant with The KonTerra Group.
Up-to-date handbook a vital tool for onboarding, training, and more
Employees and their supervisors need to know the rules, and handbooks need to communicate that information. But getting the most from a handbook means putting it to work in onboarding new employees, training managers and supervisors, defending employers when employees complain, and more. Charles S. Plumb and Courtney Bru, attorneys with McAfee & Taft in […]
In A World of Competition, A Little Collaboration Goes a Long Way
Whether the topic is recruiting, human resources, or leadership, the businesses that lead in these fields are in constant competition. They might compete to get more business, to get the best hires, or to have the best brand. The powerful market force of competition, however, has a twin force: collaboration.
Attention Hiring Managers: Too Little Pay Could Cost You Top Talent
The low unemployment rate, coupled with a looming labor shortage, has resulted in organizations having to work much harder to attract and retain top talent. In its annual 2017 Salary Guides, Randstad US, an HR service and staffing company, provides job seekers with insight into how their compensation stacks up with others and helps employers […]
From Digitization to Digital Transformation: A Strategic HR Guide
The move to “digital” systems is a priority across virtually every organization. Most departments have been through some form of this disruption, including HR teams, where paper-only files have given way to workforce management, talent management, and other solutions in the cloud.
What’s the Skill Your Managers Need to Improve On Most?
The skills associated with good management include communication, leadership, and expertise. However, a new survey is showing that most managers lack these skills. Strong communication skills are necessary at every career stage, but especially for those in leadership positions. How does your management team stack up in the eyes of your employees?
Mississippi Court Allows Employee’s Self-Diagnosis Under the ADA
Even though the federal trial court in Aberdeen rejected a terminated employee’s claims of wrongful termination and interference under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), it accepted her self-diagnosis of a disability. This case is worth another look.
Ask the Expert: Does Intermittent FMLA Leave Trump Snow Emergency Policy?
Does an employee’s intermittent FMLA leave trump a healthcare facility’s snow emergency policy? If yes, can we ask for verification of that absence since we require confirmation from everyone else for absence during snow emergencies.
3 Trends Driving Millennial Benefits Design
Yesterday’s Leadership Daily Advisor set the stage for some far-reaching employee benefits design change in the works. Bolstered by fresh research showing that the Millennial workforce is quickly shaping new strategies for the entire benefits arena, we touched on three studies identifying what’s ahead. Today, we describe three main priorities that will drive the most […]