Why Do Women Have Less Access to Workplace Learning?
A recent report by D2L has revealed a major gender gap when it comes to workplace learning. I recently discussed the findings with D2L’s COO and the former SVP at Yahoo and Intuit, Cheryl Ainoa.
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What is Skill Data?
Skill data, as the name implies, is any data point that is in reference to an individual’s skills and includes data that measures what someone can do. Some examples of skill data include:
A Risk Management Checklist for HR as Businesses Plan to Reopen
HR professionals are finding themselves at the center of returning employees to work. Given the unprecedented times we are in and the fact there is the potential of a second wave of COVID-19 lurking in the fall, this entire process will be fraught with risks that need to be addressed.
Unlimited Vacation Time—California Here We Come!
Should you consider this Silicon Valley trend that’s spreading across the United States? Attorney Susan Fentin, a partner with Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C., in Springfield, Massachusetts, offered her take on unlimited vacation at BLR’s Advanced Employment Issues Symposium, held recently in Las Vegas.
5 Steps to Successfully Automate Your HR Department
Human Resources (HR) requires a lot of human input. Therefore, it’s not surprising that HR has embraced robotic process automation (RPA) tools, which are designed to save businesses and employees time by automating repetitive clerical tasks using software robots.
Survey Shows What Employers Are Doing to Reduce Health Care Costs
Eighty-four percent of responding companies reported taking at least one action to reduce healthcare costs in the prior year, and two-thirds plan further cost control in the coming year. The most popular cost control steps include: Raising employees’ portion of healthcare premiums Raising employees’ copayments and deductibles Offering health savings accounts (HSAs) and/or health reimbursement […]
The Ripple Effect of Leadership
By Anita Bowness Leadership roles are tough, and the actions of a leader have a ripple effect that can be felt throughout the organization. Here with tips for ensuring this ripple effect is positive for your company is an article by Halogen Software’s Anita Bowness, who is the global practice leader for Business Consulting.
What Are Caregiving Benefits?
As the population ages, more and more employees are finding themselves part of what is often called the “sandwich generation.” This group, unlike the traditional generations, is not defined by what year you were born but rather by a stage of life—the stage in which you find yourself sandwiched between caregiving responsibilities for both dependents […]
5 Steps to Help Employers Stay Compliant with the ADA
To help ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), there are five steps employers can take, according to Dana Connell of Littler Mendelson, P.C. and Matt Morris, VP of FMLASource, ComPsych Corporation—both presenters at SHRM’s 2017 Annual Conference & Exposition in New Orleans.
Opioid Crisis: Keeping the Workplace Drug-Free and ADA Compliant
The opioid epidemic is affecting workplaces across the country. Because opioids can be lawfully prescribed (but are increasingly abused), employers must tread carefully when taking adverse action against opioid users to avoid running afoul of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). “Recovery-friendly” workplaces may provide an alternative solution to help combat the crisis, but that […]