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If you had to rate yourself as a trainer, you’d probably give yourself high marks, right? But would your trainees agree with your score? Quality, productivity, safety, and innovation in your organization really depend a great deal on the effectiveness of your training. And, if you are the trainer, you need to be good […]
Your vice president (VP) of customer service leads your whole team. Here’s how to choose a leader who will guide your brand to customer success.
For many, the path to the top of the legal world leads straight to the bar exam. For Carolyn Archibald, the journey took a more human turn. Today, Archibald serves as the Director of Human Resources at Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP, a powerhouse California firm with more than 250 employees across 10 offices. But her career […]
One of the best ways to attract new talent is by building your brand with employee brand ambassadors, says Heather Polivka. But make sure to train them before you let them loose, she adds. Polivka, senior director of Global Employer Branding & Marketing United Health Group, offered her branding tips at the HR Technology Conference […]
It is August 30, 2012, the night of a blue moon, and I’m a bit blue with the news earlier in the week that this will be the last season for The Office. So I thought I’d crack open a Blue Moon (OK, not literally — taking some literary license here) and share some thoughts about […]
by Jacob M. Monty President Barack Obama’s executive actions on immigration were not upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court. Some of your employees are probably disappointed and unsure of how to move forward. The disappointment they are experiencing and displaying doesn’t mean they are undocumented workers, and you shouldn’t assume they are. Here are some […]
Employee satisfaction is extremely important for any business. When the unemployment rate is at historic lows, as it is now, employers need to find ways to stand out among competition to attract and retain top talent.
When an employee leaves your employment—with long notice or short, whether voluntarily or kicking and screaming—you need to follow a host of rules regarding final pay. Here are some tips for a few of the common situations you might encounter.
While it isn’t possible to add more hours to a day, it is possible to find time through better management.
Under FMLA regulations, an employer may utilize DOL certification forms designed for this purpose (and why not use them, since you aren’t permitted to ask for any information not on those forms anyway?): Certification of Health Care Provider for Employee’s Serious Condition (WH-380-E) Certification of Health Care Provider for Family Member’s Serious Health Condition (WH-380-F) […]