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What Is a CLO and Does Your Organization Need One?

A CLO is a Chief Learning Officer and is often referred to as a Training Director, Head of Learning and Development, or something similar. Over 90% of CLOs have 10 years or more of corporate experience. They’re predominantly found in larger organizations, and also in the following industries:

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DEI and Employee Benefits

A new survey from Willis Towers Watson points to some diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) impacts that can be driven by something many organizations may not have considered: their benefit packages. The Emerging Trends in Health Care Survey, which is based on input from 446 employers and was conducted between February 23 and March 12 […]

HR as Strategic Partner? Restructure, Rebrand

Yesterday’s Advisor covered the first four steps recommended by HR.BLR.com for moving HR from service provider to strategic partner. Today, we’ll cover reorganizing, branding, and metrics, and we’ll take a look at a special resource for smaller HR departments. (Review steps 1 to 4.) Step 5. Organize the Department to Support Strategic Thinking Once you […]

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New Tools Help Victims of Harassment Hurdle Barriers to Reporting Abuse

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) saw a 12% increase of sexual harassment complaints filed with them from 2017 to 2018. That represents a total of 13,055 complaints during 2018. Experts believe this increase is primarily due to the #MeToo movement. However, thanks to widespread underreporting of sexual harassment, the number of complaints represents a […]

How to Build a Workplace Culture Based on Loyalty

by Sandy Perlman, marketing director at LifeWorks Despite the recent trends of HR professionals focusing on retention and employee engagement, a major issue still haunts workplace cultures everywhere—employee loyalty.

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How to Promote Mental Health Awareness Across Your Organization (Part 1)

According to research conducted by the World Health Organization, the U.S. economy loses around $1 trillion per year in lost productivity due to mental health disorders and illnesses. And an extensive study conducted by Mental Health America found a direct correlation among workplace environments, employee satisfaction rates, and mental health.

Are You Spying on Employees? The Pros and Cons of Workplace Surveillance

There is an argument to be made about how monitoring employees helps them stay productive, keeps operations moving along smoothly, and pinpoints potential areas for growth and improvement. However, implementing surveillance measures is a complex decision, raising important questions about the invasion of privacy and trust in the workplace. Organizations are grappling with this dilemma […]