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In any business, success hinges on the energy of internal relationships, which not only shape an organization but set the emotional tone for its culture. Specifically, the boss-to-leadership dynamic isn’t just influential. It’s a game-changer. If you often question whether your boss will greet you as Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde, or if you frequently […]
In recent years, there has been an increase in remote working, which, in turn, has created a rise in shorter employee vacations. In the past, employees often opted for extended weeks of vacation time so they could get away from the office and spend some much-needed time at home.
Are you considering providing medical training to your employees? Often, the focus of training is on employee development. But an increasing number of employers are starting to see the value of medical training when it means employees are able to react appropriately if a medical emergency occurs on the job.
The term “over-under” is often used in the gambling world. An over-under bet is a wager in which a sportsbook will predict a number for a statistic in a given game (usually the combined score of the two teams), and individuals will wager that the actual number in the game will be either higher or […]
It is indeed a great honor to have joined such a respected organization as BLR® and be invited to write this weekly column. I am also very proud of the world-class leadership development workshops and coaching programs that Bluepoint Leadership brings to this partnership.
The process of commissioning a pre-employment criminal background search has tripped up many an employer, and for good reason. Criminal background checks can include many data points—arrest records, conviction orders, sentencing, appeals, inmate records and activities logged in sex offender or state abuse registries to name a few—stored in a wide array of locations ranging […]
Recruiting and hiring professionals combine diligence with creativity. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, some of the most significant employment shortages are in skilled labor industries, mining, warehousing, etc. According to a recent Indeed survey, 48% of job applicants admitted that they stopped communicating with hiring managers during the recruitment process. The reasons for this include […]
In today’s competitive business landscape, attracting and retaining top talent hinges on more than just traditional incentives. Employers are increasingly turning to innovative strategies to engage and develop their workforce, with gamification emerging as a key player in modern employee training programs. This approach, which integrates game design elements into non-game contexts, is revolutionizing how […]
Thanks to all 1,052 participants in the 2014 Training and Development Survey! Here are the highlights: New hire orientation is the most commonly offered training topic, followed by sexual harassment and emergency procedures. HR conducts the training at 78 percent of respondents’ businesses. In the coming years, 86 percent expect to use more online training. […]
Resilience (noun): the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness; the ability to spring back into shape.