New Year, Same Talent Problems
If you thought the new year would wash away problems from the past, think again! When it comes to talent acquisition, no matter what year it is, the same problem still remains: It’s hard finding skilled talent!
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Leveraging Learning Pathways in Your L&D Program
In a previous post, we discussed the concept of learning pathways and sequential activities, often coming from multiple sources used to develop skills and behaviors. Learning pathways can be far more effective than a jumble of one-off training sessions due to the ability to create structure, organization, continuity, and escalating difficulty in the material within […]
Best of EntertainHR 2023
Pop culture—the modern “popular culture” transmitted via the mass media and aimed particularly at younger people—shapes and is shaped by the world around us. And, with nearly 5.5 billion TV viewers worldwide, it’s no surprise that news in sports, music, and entertainment is at the forefront of many people’s media consumption. That said, HR leaders […]
Managers Treat Employees Less Fairly When Overworked
Being overworked has detrimental consequences for any employee. It can lead to poor morale, sloppy or inefficient work, and, ultimately, high turnover. But, when it comes to managers, the effects of being overworked are multiplied by the impact their own sense of overwhelm can have on the employees farther downstream.
New Year, New Approaches to Address Employees’ Behavioral Health Conditions
While many people set personal New Year’s resolutions, have you ever thought of making one for your organization? As 2018 nears its end, now is the perfect time to reflect on your disability management practices and identify areas of improvement in the new year. A potential area to address? Supporting employees with behavioral health conditions […]
Are Employee-Driven Training Materials for You?
One of the challenges with employee training is the fact that those with the most knowledge of a particular business process, function, policy, or procedure may not have the time or the right skill sets to be effective trainers. Often, there is a wealth of information, knowledge, and experience locked away in the heads of […]
CDC’s Flu Face Mask and Respirator Recommendations
Yesterday’s Advisor discussed the issue of face masks and respirators and H1N1 “swine flu.” Today, we’ll look at the CDC’s specific recommendations and find out about a special training tool for helping all your employees prepare for a flu pandemic. CDC has issued the following recommendations for face mask and respirator use in preventing infection […]
Ghosting Meets the Job Market
Long ago, dating was something people did with those they were already acquainted with. People tended to meet their significant others in their hometowns, in their high schools, or on the job, which created a certain sense of social obligation with respect to providing closure. For example, if one party to the relationship wanted to […]
LAPD Utilizes VR Tech for Training
Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) have long been considered potential game-changers for training. The ability to simulate various scenarios that are difficult or expensive to replicate in real life has the potential to simultaneously improve training outcomes and lower costs. VR Training in Law Enforcement According to a report by Lester Holt for […]
Best Practices in Employee Wellness Wearables
Wearable devices like activity trackers have shown the potential to enhance employee participation in wellness programs, but getting the most out of a device requires more than simply asking employees to use it, a recent study found.