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The post-pandemic era has ushered in a new normal for the workforce, with remote work becoming a staple for many organizations. This shift has brought unique challenges and opportunities, particularly in the realm of employee training. As companies adapt to this change, developing effective strategies for remote training is crucial to ensure employees remain skilled, […]
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, companies are discovering innovative ways to integrate it into their operations. The airline industry is no exception, with EasyJet standing out as a prime example of how AI can enhance efficiency and customer experience. EasyJet’s AI-Powered Control Center EasyJet recently opened a new control center near Luton Airport […]
What happens when your candidate asks about cell phone use, Internet access, and other policies? Have you kept your policies current as the culture changes? In today’s Advisor, attorney Allan H. Weitzman shares guidelines for cutting edge policies. Weitzman, a partner with the Proskauer law firm, offered his tips at the SHRM Annual Conference and […]
An Oklahoma receptionist diagnosed with Lupus less than two months before losing her job to a reduction in force has advanced her state and federal disability bias and retaliation claims against her former employer following a federal district court ruling. Cynthia Reed, whose position was eliminated and mostly automated just two days after she requested […]
Today and tomorrow we revisit the most popular article of our sister publication, the HR Daily Advisor, in which Jay Schleifer and Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR, present nine essential skills of human resource (HR) management. Which of these skills do you already have, and in which areas could you use some training?
In an interactive breakout session at the Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM) Annual Conference and Exposition held recently in Las Vegas, training and leadership expert Cory Bouck used a modern playground analogy—business is dodgeball, not yoga. The yoga kids will end up working for the dodgeball kids. How can you train to succeed in […]
DiMisa, who is senior vice president, Sales Force Effectiveness, at Sibson Consulting, clarified the difference between the two approaches during a recent webinar sponsored by BLR® and HR Hero®. “Cost of Sales” or “Cost of Labor” Philosophy? Approach Concept Example Market Cost of Sales Payouts are based on a percentage of volume or $ per […]
Employee training can be conducted in a variety of ways, but there are several keys to success that are applicable to virtually any training effort. These are the foundational must-haves training teams should embed in any training program. Effective Communication Clear, effective communication of expectations is an important foundation for any employee training effort. It’s […]
Can an employee open up a Health Savings Account (HSA) if their spouse has a general purpose Flexible Spending Account (FSA)? If not, can they open up the HSA account once their spouse’s FSA is exhausted and closed? And once they do this, how does the employer who is contributing to the HSA abide by […]
Income inequality is one of the most impactful and persistent sources of broader inequality in the United States, with women, Hispanics, and African Americans earning considerably less than white and Asian men. To address this problem, jurisdictions around the country have turned to pay transparency laws, which require employers to share pay information with job […]