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College can be a struggle for some, especially after graduation. You’re left with crippling debt and no real work experience. And no, that one summer as a Disney mascot does not count as “reputable” experience (unless you can find a good way to spin it)! So, what is a college grad to do? Well, for […]
Many wellness programs now incorporate technology to appeal to tech-savvy employees, but the human element is still a critical component in the success of wellness programs, according to recent studies.
Federal agencies will accept alternate definitions of full-time employee for purposes of health reform’s play-or-pay mandate, to allow for industry-specific labor norms and seasonal workers. Some business owners and workers requested special methods of calculating hours for employees: (1) whose compensation is not based on hours, such as salespeople on commission; and (2) whose work […]
Just because your organization offers professional development does not mean employees will participate in it according to a recent set of online surveys conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of the University of Phoenix® School of Business.
Difficult people—we’ve all dealt with them at work. Whiners, liars, condescenders, lazy bones, busybodies, exploders, and people who are always right are everywhere, says psychologist Bruce Christopher. However, with a little practice you can handle them easily and effectively.
People with disabilities are job seekers, too. And they represent a very large candidate pool.
In yesterday’s Advisor, Attorney Julie A. Moore helped managers through the thorny task of harassment investigations. Today, her do’s and don’ts for investigators, plus an introduction to BLR®‘s 10-minutes-at-a-time training system for managers and supervisors. p>Moore, who is president and founder of Employment Practices Group in North Andover, Massachusetts, offered her suggestions at BLR®‘s National […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we explored a recent survey that suggested that wellness programs help your employees stay engaged and productive. Today we’ll take a look at a few benefits for creating a wellness program and the basic steps it takes to start one in your workplace.
by Mark I. Schickman What brings job satisfaction to employees is a key inquiry for every HR professional. And, as we have written before, that answer changes with the times and with the circumstances. Boomers wanted job security and were often most comfortable when they were taking detailed instructions from supervisors. Successively, those values have […]
Classroom training is a workplace learning strategy that removes employees from the work area and brings them together in a safe and appropriate environment, free from distractions, to teach skills, transfer information and knowledge, shape attitudes and behavior, and build competencies. Training in the classroom, of course, is only one of many workplace training options. […]