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For training to be effective, there must be a perfect blend of learning resources that will meet the learner’s requirements and expectations. Highly visual and aesthetically pleasing learning material will engage those with a visual preference, aiding concentration, but all learning styles must be accommodated.
by Jane Pfeifle, Lynn, Jackson, Shultz & Lebrun, P.C. South Dakota voters overwhelmingly supported Republican candidates as they swept to victory in all of the state constitutional office races, including the governor’s race. On a national level, Blue Dog Democratic candidate Stephanie Herseth Sandlin lost her third-term bid for the state’s lone seat in the […]
By Kristine Mullen, segment vice president of Wellness, Humana Many employers are still struggling with low employee engagement in their wellness programs. Too often, employees either do the bare minimum requirements of their wellness program, or they get engaged initially but then interest tapers off. According to one finding, 63 percent of employers cited “low […]
This HR Strange but True story has a happy ending for 117 workers but not for the person who didn’t follow a workplace policy. Well, actually the employee didn’t just allegedly break a workplace ban; he could be guilty of criminal violations of a state law—and risking a catastrophe. Hard as it is to believe, […]
by Sophie E. Zdatny Recently, the Employers Counsel Network (ECN) met in Alexandria, Virginia, where several notable speakers stopped by to provide their insights on current developments in the employment arena at the national level and to share their predictions for President Barack Obama’s second term. The first post looked at the personnel turnover at […]
Yesterday’s Advisor began to cover Glassdoor’s recent webinar on The 7 Deadly Sins of Recruiting. Today, the two final sins from Glassdoor. 6. This is basic marketing stuff, so I don’t need executive buy-in. When it comes to making sure you have the best tools, data, and practices, it helps if you can get the […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, guest columnist Julia Bailey, senior director of product management for Equifax Workforce Solutions, discussed the issue of regulatory compliance in the onboarding process and the first two of her six steps to success. Today, Bailey provides the final four steps of effective—and compliant—onboarding.
In difficult times such as these, with the economy in disarray and unemployment at a 20-year high, the natural reaction for many is to pull back. We want to do the safe thing. Recessions are a time to make cuts, reduce risk and weather the storm. Whether you’re talking about individuals or organizations, this is […]
Employers anticipate hiring 3.4 percent more interns in 2017 than they did in 2016, according to a recent report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). Perhaps this isn’t surprising given that the demand for employees outweighs the supply of qualified candidates.