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Experts admit that only around 10% of corporate training is effective due to inadequate planning and preparation and because most training initiatives and programs lack the proper context.
When millions of Americans shifted indefinitely to remote work in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, nights spent working late at the office became a thing of the past. No more staying late at work because workers never went to work—physically at least. But that, of course, didn’t mean workers weren’t putting in long hours. […]
According to research conducted by Gallup, only 1 in 10 people possess the talent to manage others, and companies fail to choose the right candidate for managerial and leadership roles 82% of the time. This means most organizations still have a long way to go when selecting their leaders and management staff.
In 2008, Congress recognized scientific advances in the field of genetics and feared these advances would give rise to misuse and discrimination based on genetic information. This led to the passing of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)
We currently have multiple salaried, nonexempt employees in our office. They are never required to work overtime, however, I want to ensure that we are following the correct protocol and are protected given the recent changes to the FLSA. Should these employees be entering/submitting hours each week even though they are paid on a salaried […]
Three liberal advocacy groups have filed a lawsuit alleging that President Trump’s 2-for-1 regulation mandate violates the Constitution and directs agencies to violate federal law.
For Human Resources executives, the new year arrives amid a slew of contradicting trends. Revenue streams are flowing steadily for many businesses, yet their company stock performances have underwhelmed. Despite perceptions of a weakened economy, firms are struggling to fill vacant job openings amid a low unemployment rate. Well-managed remote workplaces increase productivity, but executives […]
We’ve previously reported that hiring intentions are expected to remain steady in 2019 and new employment watch data, released by Paychex, confirms these findings. Read on to see which areas and industries are impacted.
You would think drafting an arbitration agreement should be simple enough. After all, arbitrating employment discrimination claims was court-approved several decades ago. But issues still persist, as we see in this very recent case from the El Paso Court of Appeals.
If you are looking for a great way to attract new, quality talent, consider the branding technique known as brand ambassadors. These are employees specifically trained to transmit your company message with the goal of finding new hires. Polivka, senior director of Global Employer Branding & Marketing United Health Group, offered her branding tips at […]