Understanding the Gender Gap in L&D
Now more than ever before, organizations are taking a long hard look at their learning and development (L&D) programs to improve them and to remain competitive in the modern-day workplace.
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When a Candidate Says No, After Saying Yes
You offer a candidate a job, and the person accepts. Shortly before the start date, however, the candidate decides against joining your organization.
Online Coaching Supplants Traditional Methods
On-the-job training, or OJT, is a practice as old as the wheel, and it hasn’t been until recently that technology has caught up with it. Advances in online coaching have provided unprecedented growth and expansion in OJT to become a more efficient and effective tool for employees and managers.
Creating Accurate Job Descriptions
by Stephen J. Stine Whether your workforce is 20 or 10,020, any organization will benefit from drafting accurate job descriptions. Drafting effective and accurate job descriptions in an employment agreement will save you and your employees unnecessary confusion. It also will help ensure that all duties of the job are assigned efficiently. Audio Conference: Essential […]
Going Global? What to Do About Benefits
Taking an optimistic view of the future may mean expansion. If you’re considering expanding offshore to one—or several—other countries, there are many details you’ll need to work out about how best to reward employees. We spoke with an expert on global benefits, Gregory Glashan, a principal and consulting actuary at Buck Consultants (www.buckconsultants.com), to learn […]
What is National Origin Discrimination?
According to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, national origin discrimination includes any discrimination based on the person’s place of birth, cultural heritage, accent, or native language. Title VII also offers protection from harassment based on national origin.
A Guide to Developing PTO Packages for New Small Business Owners
Starting a small business is an exciting and rewarding experience. However, it also requires a lot of work and preparation to ensure you’re compliant with all laws and regulations. One important aspect of running a small business is creating an effective paid-time-off (PTO) policy for your employees. Choose the Kind of PTO You’ll Provide The […]
Engaging Learners—Common Mistakes
Ensuring that training sticks requires a certain level of engagement among trainees, and that’s not always easy to accomplish. One expert answers a couple of top questions regarding keeping learners engaged during training.
The Final Two: South Dakota, Alabama Pass Breach Notification Laws
Every state in the Union now has some type of law in place requiring companies to notify affected individuals of a data breach involving their information. South Dakota and Alabama, the final holdouts, enacted such measures in March.
Attendance Management Programs and Human Rights
Managing absenteeism can be a significant challenge for Canadian employers. A wide variety of factual situations may be complicated by employment standards, privacy and human rights laws, as well as any applicable union agreements. An example of the potential challenges of implementing an attendance management program (AMP) is the decade-long battle between Coast Mountain Bus […]