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A new survey reports that from entry-level to C-level positions, women workers are facing more barriers and advancing more slowly than their male counterparts. Even when training is made available, the opportunity for female employees to apply their skills and advance within the company may just not be there—and that’s a big problem not just […]
“I’d rather be lucky than good.” Those famous words were uttered by Lefty Gomez, a left-handed pitcher for the New York Yankees who played primarily in the 1930s. Take a minute to let that quote soak in. Would you rather be lucky or good? I guess if you had to choose between the two, you […]
If you’re making compensation decisions based on national norms, somebody could be coming up short … and it might be you! Here are the criteria you should be using. You’re hiring a payroll clerk or an engineer … or even an HR manager. How much should you pay? If you make that decision on the […]
Yesterday, we featured 6 of consultant Jon Gordon’s tips for reenergizing employees. Today, we’ll look at 3 more of his suggestions.
by Kyla Stott-Jess and Mitchell Barnard The phrase “class action lawsuit” can strike fear in the executive ranks of any large company. The development of class action law in in the employment context has been slower north of the 49th parallel than in the United States. Recently, though, a line of cases has been paving […]
In case you were looking for another chatbot cautionary tale, the latest comes from a decision issued by an administrative law judge analyzing a company’s arguments in defense of a National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) Section 7 charge. Employer Confesses, in Writing, to Unlawful Motive for Firing The facts underlying the charge are simple enough. […]
Two key topics in your defensive driving program should be how to avoid collisions and how to drive safely in the dark. Continue reading for training content on each situation. Cut Out Collisions Collisions are a major cause of injury and death in traffic accidents. Specifically, two-car collisions are among the most common kind of […]
The United States has a very large number of employment and labor laws and regulations. Compliance with these rules can often be a daunting task, especially for smaller businesses without the luxury of a full-time HR or compliance staff.
Many unemployed adults in the United States are confident that they will find a job in the next year—and a new study shows that they’re more than willing to learn. Investing in training programs is a great way for businesses to tap into this talent pool.
Most businesses recognize that employee collaboration is a must for a productive and efficient workplace, but many companies aren’t taking advantage of one of the best tools for promoting that collaboration—technology.