Games in Training—5 Advantages
Gamification is a big trend in training and business in general, but it’s not a perfect training solution. What are some of the advantages of using games in training, and what disadvantages should trainers be wary of?
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?
Using Data from Games to Track Performance
By Karen Hsu In yesterday’s Advisor, Karen Hsu, vice president of marketing at Badgeville, elaborated on how gamification can help increase employee engagement. Today, Hsu discusses how the data from these games can be used to track performance and increase productivity.
The EEOC Doesn’t Care Whether Discrimination Is Accidental or Not
Yesterday’s Advisor took a look at how implicit bias during the résumé portion of hiring occurs frequently. A recent study published by the Administrative Science Quarterly found that even pro-diversity employers discriminated against minorities during hiring at the same rate as companies that don’t make use of pro-diversity language. Today, we’ll see the impact that […]
Are You Unknowingly Discriminating When You Read Résumés?
A recent study published by the Administrative Science Quarterly has found a trend indicating implicit bias when hiring professionals look at résumés. Today’s Advisor explores how some applicants are discriminated against when their résumés indicate their minority status.
Workforce Development Program Powers up Careers in Utility Industry
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) recognizes the importance of supporting workforce and economic development initiatives, employing veterans, and doing its part to close the so-called skills gap.
Gamification + Data = Increased Engagement?
By Karen Hsu A lack of engagement is a big problem in the modern workforce, and steps must be taken to identify and solve the problem. Gamification can help trainers and HR professionals find the data they need and increase engagement. Today, we present an article by Karen Hsu, vice president of marketing at Badgeville, […]
Why Do Many Employees Love Their Jobs? Location, Location, Location
We all know the adage, “Location is everything.” Training and research firm Leadership IQ® recently surveyed 3,478 employees using a 10-question online test called “Is Your Personality Suited to Working Remotely or in the Office?” The results of where employees want to work was a rousing endorsement of … not in the office!
Case Illustrates Importance of Training on Compensability of Meal Breaks
Yesterday’s Advisor presented the facts of a wage and hour lawsuit that could have been prevented with proper supervisor training. Today we look at the court’s decision—and the training takeaways for employers seeking to minimize their legal risk.
Wage and Hour Training Could’ve Prevented Legal Trouble
Supervisors who direct employees to work during unpaid meal periods could be putting their employer at risk for a costly wage and hour lawsuit. Proper training can help educate supervisors about federal and state law regarding the compensability of meal periods and, in the process, minimize the legal risk.
What Is the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)?
Statistics about the labor force and other economic indicators are collected and communicated at the national level by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). It is the primary resource for all labor-related statistical information. According to the Department of Labor (DOL) website, “The BLS is an independent national statistical agency that collects, processes, analyzes, and […]