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Many workers around the country and around the world dream of landing a job in Silicon Valley. America’s tech sector is seen as a place of fat paychecks and exciting, cutting-edge work. And for many, that’s exactly what it is. But a recent pandemic-triggered tech employment boom-bust cycle illustrated the fleeting nature of these jobs […]
Supervisors play a particularly critical role in compliance. They must be familiar and comfortable with organizational policies and with employment-related laws. They have to adhere carefully to proper and legal practices, and ensure that their employees do the same. But they also have to get things done. You’re asking quite a lot of your supervisors. […]
Business simulations used for corporate training and change management have been utilized for decades by Fortune 100 companies. Experiencing the simulation can single-handedly transform a business and empower it to dramatically increase revenues.
On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a historic decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. University of North Carolina, effectively ending the use of affirmative action in college admissions. In the 6 to 3 vote, the justices ruled the admission […]
As burnout continues to weaken the workforce at hospitals across the country, CEOs must take action to create a sustainable environment for their employees. According to more than 20,000 physicians and more than 32,000 nurses surveyed for a KLAS Arch Collaborative report, improving staffing and aligning leadership with staff were the number one and number two […]
We all know the high costs associated with employee turnover—roughly $450 to $550 billion a year, which is why it’s vital you offer new hires a good onboarding experience, as well as a great company culture to keep them sticking around.
Edelman recently released its annual “Trust Barometer” report, which polls more than 32,000 people around the world on trust and stability. Sixty-nine percent of employee respondents said having a societal impact is a strong expectation or deal breaker when considering a job. In other words, people want to know that when they go to work, […]
A job interview often concludes with the interviewer asking, “Do you have any questions?” The job candidate then has an opportunity to ask about anything that wasn’t covered or to get clarification about something that was said. At least that’s the idea behind the format.
Employers are coming to realize in increasing numbers the importance and value of creating job descriptions that reflect inclusivity. Carefully drafting descriptions to avoid traditional gender-based biases leads to many benefits, including promoting gender diversity and bolstering your recruitment efforts by attracting more qualified applicants for your open position. Step 1: Eliminate Gender-Bias There are […]
Proponents of unconscious bias training argue that unconscious bias not only is present in all of us but also can and does have big impacts on how businesses treat employees and customers. High-profile racial incidents impacting big brands and the dearth of women and people of color in prominent roles in many industries are often […]