L&D Strategy: Increase Your Sales with These 4 Elements
Organizations typically spend more money on their sales training programs each year than they do on any other type of training program—sometimes millions of dollars more.
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Is There an Employee-Employer Gap Regarding Value of Corporate L&D?
A recent survey conducted by edX involving over 800 C-suite executives and 800 employees reveals a significant disconnect between employees and employers regarding the value of learning and development (L&D) programs. While 84% of employees expect their employers to provide necessary training and education, 51% of executives view existing L&D programs as a waste of […]
Do You Have Joint Employment Figured?
Yesterday’s Advisor explored employer responsibilities when it comes to joint employment. Today we’ll take a look at the responsibilities of the secondary employer.
Why the Big Layoffs in Big Tech?
What do Twitter, Amazon, and Facebook parent company Meta have in common? Well, besides the obvious fact that they’re all major tech companies, all three firms have recently announced significant employee layoffs. Massive Layoffs Strike Big Tech Meta, which also owns WhatsApp and Instagram, announced the layoff of over 11,000 employees in early November. Following […]
Compensation Programs: 4 Opportunities Emerging from the Recession
Maybe it’s too soon to look backward and really gain insight into how the recession has changed our pay programs and the way employees see them. The perspective may be wrong; perhaps the whole picture will come into view much later. But just maybe there are already lessons we can learn. Only 3 years ago, […]
IRS Guidance Updates Determination Letter Procedures
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released guidance on its advice provided by determination letters and private letter rulings reflecting several changes that took effect January 1.
EEOC’s Position on Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Yesterday we looked at how the 7th U.S. Circuit Court begrudgingly decided that banning sexual orientation discrimination isn’t guaranteed by law. Today we’ll take a look at how the EEOC looks at the same issue. EEOC’s Position The Hively court also said it was noteworthy that the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which enforces […]
ADA Reasonable Accommodations: New Verdict Says You Could Be Required To Allow Telecommuting
An employee is physically un-comfortable working at your office because of a disability. He asks to be allowed to telecommute at least one day a week. Do you have to agree to this arrangement? A recent court ruling says the answer may be yes. In what could be the first case in which a worker […]
Embrace the Global Workforce with Minimal Risk and Maximum Reward
In today’s interconnected world, traditional workforce concepts are rapidly changing. Some might even argue they have all but evaporated. As technology advances and communication barriers diminish, companies increasingly are tapping into the global talent pool to fuel growth, expand reach, and cut costs. This paradigm shift, which began a decade ago but accelerated with the […]
Privacy Is More Than Simply Updating Your Website
Business owners and employers know they need to comply with privacy laws, but the scope of the compliance has expanded. In the past, organizations created general privacy policies, posted them on their websites, and went about their business. Today, privacy compliance requires more. Organizations must complete both external and internal tasks to create a successful […]