ESPP 101
If you’re seeing the headline and asking, “What is ESPP?” you’re not alone. “ESPP” stands for employee stock purchase plan or employee stock purchase program.
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Burger King Drops New Internal Training Video Like It’s Hot
By Jen Carsen Tired of employees snoozing through mandatory video training? International Whopper® purveyor Burger King® must have felt the same way. There’s really no other rational explanation for Snoop Dogg’s appearance in an internal training video about Burger King’s newest menu item, grilled hot dogs.
Strange Sightings at Company Parties
In a new survey from The Creative Group, advertising and marketing executives were asked to recount the wackiest or most outrageous thing they have heard of an employee doing at a company event, such as a holiday party or outing. Here are some of the funnier responses from a press release about the survey: An […]
Maximizing Employee Presentation Skills: How Anyone Can Become a Superstar Presenter
In today’s workforce, effective presentations can make the difference in achieving multiple business goals, from closing sales to delivering employee training, internal communication, and beyond. This makes presentation skills important for employees at many levels, and employees agree. As found in the recent Superstar Presenter Spotlight with over 1,000 U.S. professionals surveyed, better presentations can […]
Expert Q&A: Controversial Return-to-Office Mandates and the Future of Work
Return-to-office (RTO) mandates have become a hot topic, with major corporations like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Dell insisting employees work on-site. However, Amazon’s hardline policy on returning to the office or else is being met with resistance, and other companies are considering their options. In a recent Q&A released by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Haslam College of Business, Tim […]
Does Your Training Address Workplace Bullying?
More than one in four American workers is either currently being bullied at work or has been bullied at work in the past, according to the Workplace Bullying Institute’s 2014 Workplace Bullying Survey. Unfortunately, the survey also found that in most cases where the problem was solved, it wasn’t solved by dealing with the bully.
Trump Executive Order Calls for Broader Use of AHPs, HRAs
A recent Executive Order from President Donald Trump aims to give employers greater latitude in banding together to purchase health coverage, and in subsidizing employees’ coverage through health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs).
Feed-Forward vs. Feedback: A Matter of Semantics?
There’s a lot of talk of feed forward replacing feedback. Why? Simply put, the vast majority of people don’t like feedback—neither giving it nor receiving it. Why is that? Our brains are programmed to avoid conflict unless it’s a direct threat to our safety. If we’re feeling safe and work is moving forward, why introduce […]
Migraine: More than a Headache
While commonly associated with headaches, migraine can be so much more debilitating and include light and sound sensitivity, severe nausea, and a range of other symptoms that can make those experiencing them shut down for anywhere between a few hours and a few days. HR managers should be particularly vigilant in addressing this issue in […]
Skilled Talent and Leadership Development—How Learning Must Evolve
The debate over the cost/value proposition of a higher education isn’t new. As tuition and student debt have skyrocketed in recent years, students and parents question the worth of a pricey bachelor’s degree.