Managing the Far-Reaching Effects of Opioids in the Workplace
How much do you really know about the hidden costs of opioid use?
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How to Test the Effectiveness of Training Technology
The training and L&D technology industry is now worth billions of dollars and continues to grow each year, and it’s becoming clear that multiple organizations are beginning to rely on a variety of training and L&D technology as more options continue to flood the marketplace.
8 Design Elements for Top-Notch Mobile Learning Apps
App-based mobile learning will be one of 2019’s most lucrative mobile learning trends, contributing substantially to the industry’s projected growth and worth of $70 billion. However, not all mobile learning apps will prove lucrative if they aren’t designed and developed with the user in mind.
Name, Sex, and (Not) DOB? Connecticut Bill Could Ban Asking About Age
In January, Connecticut joined the growing lists of states that have banned employers from asking about an applicant’s salary history. Now, during the state’s 2019 legislative session, a new bill is making the rounds that could ban Connecticut employers from inquiring about an applicant’s age.
The Key to Successful Succession Planning: What Would Yoda Do?
Effective leaders plan for the future, including for a time when others will step into their roles. Leaders can learn a lot about succession planning from Yoda, the fictional but wise Grand Master of the Jedi Order in Star Wars.
Does Your Company Offer Wellness Programs to Attract Talent?
All across the nation, employers are scrambling to get on “Best Employer” lists—such as, Glassdoor’s annual 10 best places to work list, Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, and others. Not only do these lists showcase the “best of the best,” but they also show other employers what’s working to get talent in […]
The Importance of Cultivating Talent Outside Your Organization
In this new era of self-service learning, learning as a service (LaaS), and very low unemployment rates, whether it’s easy to accept or not, experts are indicating that leaders must consider cultivating talent outside of their own organizations to continue to prosper in the next decade or so.
In the Aftermath of Protests, Google Ends All Forced Arbitration
In November 2018, tens of thousands of Google employees around the world walked out in protest over the company’s handling of sexual harassment claims, among other grievances.
Should Learning a Second Language Be a Part of Training?
In today’s globalized world of business and commerce, most corporations and enterprises are internationally based, along with nearly 60% to 70% of small businesses, which should be no surprise because e-commerce practices and the Internet make it easier than ever to connect with other business entities and internationally based customers.
What Does Gen-Z Want from Work?
A recent study from InsideOut Development took a look at what Gen Z expects of their jobs and their supervisors.