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Tech companies are battling for talent. With innovation accelerating and AI reshaping roles across every function, demand for skilled professionals has never been higher. But while employers scramble to fill roles, they may be overlooking a critical solution in plain sight: older workers. Amid rising living costs and economic uncertainty, many professionals are extending their […]
In an article for Forbes, senior contributor Jack Kelly asks, “Can 5 Generations Coexist In The Workplace?” In 2023, most workplace settings are composed of members representing The Silent Generation, baby boomers, Gen X, Gen Y, and Gen Z. Gen Z, the newest entrant to the world of work, is proving to offer some new […]
It’s essential that training materials stay current. Most people cringe when they see out-of-date training materials—and rightfully so.
The 70/20/10 Learning Model was developed in the 1980s at the Center for Creative Leadership by three researchers named Morgan McCall, Michael M. Lombardo, and Robert A. Eichinger. They were interested in discovering the most critical developmental experiences of successful managers.
2020 has been quite the year! We are living through a global pandemic and one of the biggest social justice movements of our lifetimes.
February brings with it a number of holidays and observances, from Groundhog Day and President’s Day in the U.S. to Valentine’s Day throughout the world. But as we celebrate love, Washington’s birthday, and everyone’s favorite groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, a national health observance goes unnoticed by most.
Where are benefits heading? To Value-Based Benefits Design (VBBD), says consultant Carla McCormick. If you are not evaluating VBBD for your company, you are ignoring large potential savings, she adds. What is VBBD? It’s about taking a comprehensive approach to helping employees be healthier—and helping the company save money. McCormick, a consultant with Fallon Benefits […]
Pay compression happens when the pay levels within an organization start to converge, and there’s less and less differentiation for things like years of experience and education levels. This happens far too easily—typically because the pace of raises doesn’t always keep up with the speed of market-level wage increases for new hires.
On Married with Children, Al, the main character, was always complaining that being a shoe salesman was a lousy paying, degrading job. You can’t afford nice things or live in a nice house, and it’s hard to keep up with the Darcys. But imagine working for a shoe store where you actually can afford nice […]
All employees need to take a day off here and there or maybe go on a vacation for a week or two. It’s typically a basic part of the compensation package, at least for salaried employees. But taking time off is generally not as simple as letting your manager know you won’t be in tomorrow […]