4 Things Your Training Programs Won’t Ever Fix
Ineffective training programs cost organizations millions or billions of dollars each year. And some studies have suggested that only 10% of all corporate training is effective at all.
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Right Coast or Left Coast? Where Do Workers Sit the Most?
There’s always been a rivalry between the East Coast and the West Coast over quality-of-life issues. But a new survey asked a new question: “Where do workers spend the most time sitting—right coast or left?”
How to Attract ApplicANTS
Pests can cause some people to just plain “bug out,” so I bet companies like Orkin don’t have people busting down the doors to get a job. Employers may face a challenge in hiring people for an industry where many people would rather have someone else kill the giant spider. So what does a company […]
FMLA Training Scenario Video: ‘Making Up’ Leave, Moonlighting & Fraud
Managing employee leaves of absence is one of the most challenging aspects of HR. In this video training series, we tackle FMLA-related workplace scenarios not unlike those your supervisors or managers might face any day. Then, our FMLA expert Susan Schoenfeld explains whether the supervisor handled the situation correctly and what considerations should be made […]
OFCCP on Pay Equality: ‘We Must Do More’
Latifa Lyles, Acting Director of the Women’s Bureau (WB), noted that today, full-time female workers earn on average only 81 percent of what their male counterparts earn. For African-American females and Latinas, the wage ratio is substantially lower: 68 cents and 59 cents, respectively. But the real cost of the pay gap is more than […]
Self-Awareness Is Key to Good Leadership
“How well do you really know yourself?” can seem like a silly question. You spend every day with yourself. You’re privy to all of your most private thoughts. Yet, how well do you know yourself?
Transgender Discrimination—When Does ‘He’ Become ‘She’
In yesterday’s Advisor, BLR® Legal Editor Jasmin Rojas, JD, took “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” star “Caitlyn” (formerly Bruce) Jenner’s recent introduction of herself as a transwoman as a starting point for a discussion of transgender discrimination. In today’s Advisor, Rojas offers practical tips for employers. What’s in a Name? Remember, names and pronouns are […]
What You Need to Know About LaaS in 2019 and Beyond
By now, you’ve most likely heard of SaaS (Software as a Service), but have you heard of LaaS (Learning as a Service)? Continue reading to see what you need to know about it.
What Businesses Should Know About Intellectual Property
Many individuals—and all businesses—have intellectual property. This includes everything from names and brands, to inventions, software, and works of art. Too often those assets go unprotected. As companies prepare to develop and commercialize a product or idea, it’s important that they understand what is needed to strategically protect their assets. What Is Intellectual Property? Intellectual […]
Firing of Formerly Drug-addicted Pharmacist Okay Under ADA
Wal-Mart has successfully defended a putative class action alleging that its failure to employ former drug addicts as pharmacists violates the Americans with Disabilities Act. The retailer was able to show that the lead plaintiff was fired because he was previously charged with forging prescriptions — not because of his history of addiction. The suit […]