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Web-based training has gained a lot of popularity in the workplace over the past decade. But does that mean you should completely skip hosting in-person training? Is one type of training better than the other?
Think back to the last project you worked on. Now picture your team members. More than likely, your coworkers had different work styles. The question is: How can teams use different workplace personalities to help, not hurt, the collaboration process? An infographic by Mindjet®, a work management software firm, goes beyond the typical “Type A” […]
by Holly Jones Late last year, a small private university in Massachusetts entered into a detailed settlement related to accommodating food allergies on campus. The settlement was the first of its type in higher education, but could it have broader implications for employers in general? University under fire for mandatory meal plan program In 2009, […]
The latest Bureau of Labor Statistics Jobs Report highlights just how difficult the hiring landscape has become. With more employers increasing headcounts throughout the remainder of 2019, the odds of finding qualified candidates becomes smaller. Kiss that candidate pool goodbye, we’re looking at three fields that anticipate a hiring increase.
In a recently released legal memorandum, the IRS said that meals provided to airline crewmembers while they are on duty aboard an aircraft are not excluded from the employees’ gross income as a de minimis fringe benefit because they were not provided at “eating facilities.” Although the value of the meals would be excludable from […]
How far does harassment have to go before it’s illegal? "You don’t care," says Attorney Jonathan Segal, "because long before it’s illegal it’s inappropriate, and you want to stop it there." Segal, a partner in the Philadelphia law office of Duane Morris LLP, offered his remarks at the recent SHRM conference in New Orleans. In […]
Every day, thousands of employers learn that one or more of their employees has been called up for jury duty. But do you know your rights and responsibilities vis-à-vis an employee’s jury duty? Here’s a quick primer.
Do you have a plan in place today to identify and train the people who will lead your organization tomorrow? In today’s Advisor, we get expert advice on how to plan for your organization’s continued success.
This article series examines similarities and differences between the FMLA and the ADA so that you can stay in compliance when both laws apply. Here, we compare what’s considered a qualifying event under both laws. Read more.
Training employees is a big part of any supervisor’s job. Whether it’s formal classroom training, safety meetings, on-the-job training, or coaching, teaching employees how to do their jobs properly is an important part of your supervisory responsibility. Training improves worker performance and productivity. Formal and informal training should build skills and competence as well as […]