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By Theresa Damato In yesterday’s Advisor, guest columnist Theresa Damato began her explanation of why one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to training. Today Damato elaborates on the topic, including some best practices and learning technologies.
As we previously covered, in late May, Roseanne Barr went on a late-night Twitter tirade that included racial insults about a former official in the Obama administration. ABC responded hours later by condemning Barr’s Twitter statement as “abhorrent, repugnant and inconsistent with [its] values.” The network then cancelled her namesake show. Attempting to explain her […]
It’s no secret that recruiting is tough these days. And a big issue for many organizations is matching the hefty salaries larger companies in their industry may offer. But there is good news: Offering a flexible total rewards package is easier than you think—it requires some creativity and a shift in perspective.
In a previous post, “Importance of Clearly Defined Job Roles,”we discussed the importance of clearly defining staff job roles. Unclear roles and responsibilities can lead to a number of potential challenges.
Here are four major influences that are shaping Generation Z and will impact the future workforce.
For many U.S. employees, “working from home” is the new normal—at least for now. They are working in a whole new way while maintaining productivity and even taking on new roles depending on their industry and the needs of their organization.
Big companies use complex quantitative job evaluation systems, says Wudyka, who is managing principal of Westminster Associates in Wrentham, Massachusetts. However, smaller employers don’t need point count systems; they can use paired comparison. Wudyka’s tips came during a recent webinar sponsored by BLR. Paired Comparison One very efficient, effective, and low-cost method of ranking jobs […]
Employees who quit their roles say that 50%–90% of the time, the reason they leave involves their boss. Those who stay loyal and happy at work cite recognition, a sense of achievement, and being heard and valued in their job as key factors for enduring.
On December 3, a bipartisan group of legislators led by Representative Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) introduced legislation that would prohibit employers from relying solely on automated decision-making systems to make employment-related decisions. HR 6371, known as the No Robot Bosses Act, would mandate that employers include human oversight when they use automated decision-making software, that they […]
How can you do it all at once? It’s a question that rings in the mind of many HR professionals, saddled with goal after goal, and for good reason. The workload of HR professionals is mighty, and the deliverables are grand. Upholding a business model, supporting your people strategy, keeping up with everchanging legal issues, […]