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The new mortality tables required for use by final regulations released on October 5 by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) were expected, but bring into sharper focus a host of concerns for the single-employer defined benefit (DB) retirement plans that must eventually incorporate them.
Employee development can be a great tool for employers; it can aid in employee retention and recruiting efforts and can help employees feel more satisfied with their job.
The time has come to blow the whistle on two words that do well on their own but must never be put side by side: soft skills. When ignored, these two words can derail a career and a life.
If you always suspected there would be a downside to the increasingly popular “open office” model sweeping the business world, you may have been right. The problem? Noise. Distractions not only decrease productivity, but can inhibit learning, which may put the brakes on your training initiatives. What’s the problem, and what can you do about […]
As generative AI tools constantly evolve, business owners and marketers face the challenge of learning how to use these tools effectively without getting overwhelmed. I recently experimented with Claude, an AI assistant, attempting to create custom XML prompts for more refined outputs. Despite my optimism, I soon felt lost in the complexity. This feeling of […]
Change can spark anxiety for many people, and few things have brought more uncertainty and changes than the pandemic, especially to the workplace. How and where we work have changed dramatically in recent years with more workplaces adopting a hybrid model, which allows for in-person and remote work. While there are many benefits to working […]
Modern offices first took off during the Industrial Revolution, when a sudden surge of new industries required centralized workplaces to transact business—most of it paper-based.
COVID-19 had an immediate impact on the workplace back in March 2020, shifting employees from the office to the home office. As active numbers continue to be monitored, we’re seeing the pandemic may have a lasting effect on the workplace and how, where, and when people work. The crisis also has opened up new opportunities […]
Today’s Advisor gives you a wealth of valuable information and research to make your case to top management, including 10 good reasons training is a sound investment and 5 ways you can increase the return on your training investment even more.
A well-known cellular network’s ad once asked, “Can you hear me now?” The famous line is one we all seem to ask. We wonder if anyone is listening. We’re talking, but does anyone hear us?