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When Can You Intervene in an Employee Substance Abuse Issue?

In part 1 of this article we began to explore some of the laws and approaches surrounding employees with potential substance abuse problems. Today we will look at some examples of employees with substance abuse problems as well as some training and guidance tips.

6 Ways to Train Your Employees on a Budget

One of the keys to succeeding in business is having employees who are good at their jobs. Many businesses, especially smaller ones, may regard employee training as a needless expense or waste of valuable time.

Looking Ahead: How to Attract the Next Generation of Talent

At our recent event, RecruitCon 2018, Susan Vitale, Chief Marketing Officer at iCIMS Inc., offer a series of best practices for recruiters at a well attended session. BLR’s RecruitCon 2018 was held recently in Nashville.

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Beyond the Wall—Immigration, Employers, and the Trump Administration (Part 1)

When we consider which of the Trump administration’s policies will have the biggest effect on businesses and employers in the U.S., our sights are initially focused on those heavy hitting topics that were most uncertain as 2016 came to a close—the fates of the Affordable Care Act and the white collar overtime regulations, in particular.

HR’s Blueprint to Bridge the Gap Between AI Vision and Workforce Reality

The future of work isn’t just about AI; it’s about the partnership between humans and AI. New global research from Accenture reveals a stark divide: while 84% of executives expect AI to work alongside people within three years, only 26% of workers have received the training to do so. This is an urgent “AI readiness […]

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What Free-Speech Protections Do Private Sector Employees Have?

As Americans, we are rightfully proud of our freedoms and our rights. The country was founded on such principals. So, it’s not surprising that many employees become indignant if and when their employers put in place or enforce policies they see as curbing these rights, particularly their right to free speech.

Where Will Hire the Most?

Yesterday we looked at CareerBuilder’s Midyear Job Forecast. Today, more from that report including which region will be hiring the most.

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The Case for Diversity

This edition of The Oswald Letter is a guest post from Elizabeth Petersen, Project Director for Simplify Compliance. While few American businesses self-report on diversity data, workplace discrimination and inclusion are near-daily topics in the media.

‘Sales Enablement’ Is on the Rise: Different Types of Coaching to Better Enable Sales Teams

Sales enablement has gone from being used by 19% of companies in 2013 to 59% in 2017. And for good reason—there’s a direct correlation between sales enablement disciplines and attaining sales quotas. Companies that implement enablement programs reach revenue goals at a rate more than 8% higher than those that do not.

A SHRM Speaker Asks: Can’t We All Just Get Along?

Relationship management—every HR professional deals with it every day. Training expert Brad Karsh has four simple categories that will describe many employees, along with advice for understanding how the diverse members of your team might operate.