Are Your Workers Smiling? That Might Be Bad!
Don’t we all want a workplace where the workers are smiling? Yes, but not if we are requiring them to smile.
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Time Management Tips for the Disorganized
We all know people who seem to simply be naturally disorganized. Maybe some of us consider ourselves to be in that group as well. But time management is crucial to success in one’s career.
Variable Pay: Make It Work for Your Organization and Your Employees
Comprehensive variable pay programs—more “pay at risk” for employees—are a growing trend for 2015 and beyond, notes John A. Rubino of Rubino Consulting Services. Here are some reasons why, and why you could save some serious money by implementing a comprehensive variable pay program at your organization.
The 5 Questions that Identify Essential Functions
In fact, we turned to SmartJobs for the five questions that can help you decide whether a function is an essential function: 1. Does the position exist specifically to perform this function? For example, when a person is hired to proofread legal documents, the ability to proofread is an essential function. Or, for example, a […]
What Does the Labor Secretary Do?
Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s nomination to serve as Secretary of Labor has renewed both interest and the need to understand the role and responsibilities of this position. That’s especially true for business and the HR professionals who must be aware of and responsive to potential changes. Role of the Secretary of Labor At a high level, the […]
Skills Matter: Why We Need to Build Higher Level Basic Skills
By Ryan M. Frischmann In a recent survey, The Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) asked the question: “Is it time for the U.S. to Reskill?” and the answer was a resounding:“Yes.”
Training Direct-Contact Staff on Customer Interactions in the New Normal
In virtually all industries, the COVID-19 pandemic has had enormous impacts on how business is conducted. While businesses such as bars and restaurants have been forced to shut their doors entirely or focus solely on carryout, others have shifted to a predominantly remote workplace, with staff conducting business from home.
UnLeadership — The 4 Traits Managers Must Learn to Avoid
The other day a colleague passed along an article on leadership written by Michael Hyatt. The piece was titled, “The Five Characteristics of Weak Leaders” and focused on the leadership of General George B. McClellan, the first general-in-chief of the Union Army. It detailed the weaknesses McClellan exhibited as a leader and how they ultimately […]
What Perks Are Most Important for Today’s Jobseekers?
In an era of increasing globalization and surging demand for highly skilled workers, recruiting and retaining talent can pose a formidable challenge for employers. This challenge is only amplified by the fact that the needs and expectations of today’s workforce are rapidly evolving. But what perks should you offer today’s jobseekers to ensure your company […]
Are You Cultivating “Learning Agility” in Yourself and Employees?
In today’s Advisor we define what “learning agility” is and what “learning-agile” people can do.