How to Encourage Employees to be L&D Advocates
One report published by Human Capital Institute revealed that most learning and development (L&D) programs are only about 50% effective because they lack “design thinking.”
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Univision Radio Host Sings the Blues Over Adverse Disability Ruling
Can an employee’s frequent tardiness be used to establish that she has a disability because she is limited in the major life activity of working? Does an employee have to request leave under the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) before she has the right to take job-protected leave under the CFRA? A California Court of Appeal answered those questions in a recent case brought by a radio host.
The Best Tips for Turning a Bad Hire into a Successful One
Turnover can be one of the largest challenges organizations face—or at least the most expensive. Identifying the causes of turnover can be useful in combating it. But what happens when a bad hire makes it through your applicant process? If you want to avoid further turnover, learn how to convert this bad hire into a […]
Was This Employee Assigned to Cross-Training for Complaining About Discrimination?
Cross-training is typically viewed as a positive move by HR, but an HR generalist maintains that her required participation in cross-training amounted to a demotion—allegedly imposed on her in retaliation for reporting discriminatory employment practices to her employer. What happened On April 30, 2007, “Rose” was hired as an HR generalist by Infotech Aerospace Services, […]
Motivating the Next Generation of Workers
Different generations have long experienced conflict and tension in the workplace. Younger workers often feel their older colleagues are set in their ways and resistant to change, while older workers feel their younger colleagues don’t respect established norms or the valuable experience of more senior staff. While this tension is often low-grade and relatively harmless, […]
Closing the Engineering Skills Gap: Building a Sustainable Workforce
The engineering industry faces a critical challenge. Demand for energy and technology infrastructure solutions is rising, while skilled engineers remain scarce. This nationwide talent shortage risks firms’ ability to meet growing needs, making retention and engagement crucial. Human resources professionals, with support of and in collaboration with company leaders, must implement innovative strategies that go […]
Increase Engagement and Retention with ‘Stay’ Interviews
There’s a good chance that your company performs exit interviews when employees move on, but have you ever considered conducting stay interviews? Today, we take a look at the value of stay interviews in an article by Erin Pappo, client services director for Camden Consulting Group.
Pay Equity: Dawn Staley’s Big Dance to Becoming the Highest-Paid Coach in Women’s College Basketball History
With brackets finalized and March Madness well underway, it is probably a safe bet that many of you have the University of South Carolina’s women’s team heading to the NCAA Tournament’s final game. As of this writing, the Gamecocks are heading to the Sweet Sixteen for their 11th straight appearance and, of course, this South […]
Health Care Survey Results in; How Do You Compare?
Highlights of the 2013 Health Care Benefits Survey: Wide range of costs per employee ranging from under $3,000 to over $10,000 per year 22 percent still cover 100% of insurance costs; an additional 46% cover at least 75 percent of costs 25% have considered dropping health benefits as a result of Affordable Care Act Here […]
You Thought You’ve Heard Them All, but Wait Until You Hear These Crazy Excuses!
Just when you thought you’ve heard it all, CareerBuilder releases its annual survey of even more crazy excuses employees have used when calling out of work. According to the survey, out of the 52% of employers who have a paid time off (PTO) program 27% of respondents who have called out felt obligated to give […]