Fired Learning Consultant with Performance Problems Points to Racial Bias
A recent case highlights the importance of making sure that supervisors and managers are properly trained on documenting performance problems and personnel decisions.
Category: Learning & Development
Employees are valuing career development more than ever—it’s a sign that the company is willing to invest in their future. How are businesses approaching training today? What are their pain points, and what topics are being addressed in training?
5 Great Tips for Effective Decision Making
Life is full of decisions. Think for a moment about all the decisions you face at work in just a single day. You make many choices every day that affect your business. Depending on your exact role, you make decisions about people, projects, strategy, and more. A lot of choices.
Training Mistakes to Avoid—Part 2
Training is an integral part of employee development and organizational growth, but it’s not without risks. In Part 1 of this two-part series, we outlined several different training mistakes that employers will want to avoid.
Training Mistakes to Avoid—Part 1
As HR faces a crisis of finding enough qualified applicants to fill vacancies, more and more employers are realizing that employee development programs are crucial to getting and keeping talent. Training programs not only help with attraction and retention but also can help the organization grow by helping employees learn new skills. Training can also […]
HR Works: Make Employee Training More Impactful Through Storytelling
HR professionals and in-house trainers know that in a world of non-stop communication and distractions, effective employee training can be challenging. But our guests –Sharon Lucas, President of CDT3 Training and Jessica Du Preez (www.jessicatures.com), a Graphic Recorder—have experience in making training more engaging, memorable and impactful by incorporating storytelling. In episode 39 of HR […]
Renewed Interest in Apprenticeships
In June, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at expanding apprenticeships and reforming ineffective education and workforce development programs.
Study: Millennials Seek Employer-Sponsored Learning Opportunities
Are you offering Millennials opportunities to grow and learn in your organization? If not, perhaps you should be, according to the results of a recent survey.
Are You Recruiting for One of the Most Dangerous Jobs in America?
The recent death of New York City Police Officer Miosotis Familia, shot while on duty, serves as a grim reminder that certain jobs come with inherent risks.
How Can Social Media Support E-Learning?
Today we are going to ask the simple question: how can we use social media tools effectively to support learning? Jane Bozarth, a speaker, author, and e-learning coordinator for the state of North Carlonia has a few answers.
Onboarding for the Win
Yesterday we looked at some generation-specific considerations for onboarding. Today we’ll look at general considerations.