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At a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Connecticut facility, executives of Deloitte touted their innovative workspace concept that will have junior and senior executives “rubbing elbows” in collaboration—literally! The company’s space in the building is much below the usual allotment for the number of employees. How will the 1,300 workers all fit?
Most job candidates and employees think of compensation primarily in salary terms, but how aware are they of the total cost of the compensation package you’re offering? And are employers properly communicating the value of benefits?
A job in the White House is a dream come true for many young Americans interested in a career in politics or simply interested in the networking and educational benefits such a position can offer. But for at least five White House staffers, that dream had a rude and an unexpected awakening.
Recruiting quality candidates in any market, let alone a tight market, is not easy. Successful hiring is made even harder by the seeming omnipresence of the dreaded noncompetition agreement—a form of contract that employees sign with their current companies that is designed to keep them from working for a competing firm.
The digital revolution has already changed the face of business, and it’s only going to continue to do so. Is your leadership team ready to take charge? Here are 5 ways that you can prepare leaders to be effective in the age of digital disruption.
In the book Bear Bryant On Leadership: Life Lessons from a Six-Time National Championship Coach, one of the legendary football coach’s former players says, “The best thing Coach Bryant did for me was kick me off the team.” Now, it might seem surprising for a college football player to say being kicked off the team […]
Have you ever wondered if your company’s policies are keeping pace with the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology? As AI becomes embedded in every facet of modern business—from customer service and content creation to recruitment and beyond—it’s crucial that businesses have strong AI policies in place. As companies increasingly rely on AI to […]
Honda of South Carolina (HSC) is saying “let them eat steak” to their employees for their impressive safety run of 4 million hours without a lost-time accident!
As the corporate world continues to evolve at a breakneck pace, businesses and their workforces must adapt swiftly to remain competitive. The first quarter of 2024 has already shown distinctive trends in workplace learning toward sustainability, artificial intelligence (AI), and information technology (IT) certifications. Udemy’s Q1 2024 Global Workplace Learning Index provides valuable insights into […]
Spring is finally here! With winter behind us, we are taking a look back at the most shared Strange but True! articles of the season. Employees’ Tardy Excuses Get Weirder: You Won’t Believe #2 Daughter’s Facebook Post Wrecks Father’s Discrimination Suit Employee Takes It on the Chin for Refusing Boss’s Personal Grooming Request ‘CEO’ Simplifies […]