When Training Employees, Look Beyond the Traditional Classroom
Who doesn’t remember the drudgery of going to class every day? The morning routine, the unending days—so why would the classroom be any better for workplace training?
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Three Things You Should Know If Your Organization Suffers a Data Breach
A data breach poses a severe threat to any company, whether it’s still developing or fairly established in the industry. Anyone can be the target of hackers—especially those companies who don’t take the necessary measures to protect their assets. Unfortunately, you can’t unscramble an egg: once a data breach happens, your company is compromised. However, […]
IRS Endorses Forfeitures for QNEC, QMAC Contributions in Final Regulations
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and U.S. Treasury Department on July 20 issued final regulations amending the definitions of qualified nonelective contribution (QNEC) and qualified matching contribution (QMAC) for employer-sponsored retirement plans to resolve questions about whether participant forfeitures can be used to fund QNECs and QMACs.
It’s Hurricane Season Already: Are You Ready?
Every year, many employers across the country face the question: “What do we do when a hurricane is upon us?” The real question should be whether the company has a plan in place, communicated to employees, to keep workers and their families safe and protect the business and its assets as much as possible. Read […]
Career Relaunchers 101: Recruiting ‘MBA Moms’ Back into the Workforce
I’ve had a number of male clients ask me how to bring more woman leaders into their organizations recently. I don’t care that this might be a knee-jerk response to current events; I’m just thrilled to have the conversation. “Want to bring more women into your organization?” I ask them. “Try recruiting at a PTO […]
3 Talent Acquisition Secrets for Recruiting Top Young Candidates
Nearly 20% of the class of 2019 already have full-time job offers.
How to Attract, Hire, and Train Minors for Seasonal Work (Part 1)
Did you know that over 1.5 million teens are currently working in the United States? And a lot of them are minors (aged 13 to 18 years old) who prefer seasonal work because it’s more compatible with their school schedules and other commitments.
Recruiting Top Talent in an Age of Low Unemployment Rates
With the unemployment rate at less than 4%, jobseekers are currently in the driver’s seat and are being more selective with their potential job opportunities. And now, employers must turn to more passive candidates and look at long-term goals and strategies if they’re interested in acquiring top talent.
5 More Things to Remember When Training Your Employees for the IoT Age
Adding to yesterday’s post, here are the additional five things you’ll want to remember when training your employees for the IoT age.
Will ‘Zero-Time Onboarding’ Be the End of Traditional Hiring Practices?
While job searches surge in early January each year (by an estimated 43%), many companies still lack a structured onboarding process year-round, failing to allocate the necessary time and costs required for getting employees up to speed. While the onboarding process for businesses is generally ill-defined, what is clear is that poor approaches can lead to negative […]