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College Graduate? Now Start Learning

Oswald, CEO of BLR, offered his advice to his son in a recent edition of The Oswald Letter: My first thought was that I had the order of those two things reversed—that I should be providing him advice on life first and career second. The most precious things in life aren’t “things” at all—they’re people. […]

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That Time JetBlue Got 150 Strangers to Reach an Agreement in 6 Hours

By Holly K. Jones, JD Passengers on JetBlue Flight 603 were in for a surprise. Near the beginning of the trek from Boston to Phoenix they were given the opportunity to participate in an interesting social experiment called “Reach Across the Aisle.”

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Want to Use Digital to Improve Your Team’s Learning? Here’s How to Start

Employees do their best when their learning programs are active, engaging, and integrated into their work. Yet, too many are not receiving the training they need. According to Deloitte, just 34% of employees are satisfied with their organization’s handling of skills training.

The Power of HR Team Purpose

What is the power of an HR team having a purpose? When people think of the word “purpose,” they often think of individual purpose. When you work toward and live your purpose, you feel positive emotions (even if your purpose involves hard or fraught work, such as volunteering at a domestic violence shelter). Living your […]

Bipolar Disorder, Depression, ADHD, Asperger’s Syndrome & More in California: Guide to Legally Managing Productivity

Tuesday, July 29, 2014 10:30 a.m. to Noon Pacific Order Option Price 1. Live Conference $189 2. Live Conference + CD Recording $259 3. CD Recording Only $189 CEA Online Subscribers save 10%! Click here for your discount. Are you and your line supervisors equipped to manage employees with mental conditions ranging from bipolar disorder, […]

Hiring on Values Can Build Success

An organization’s culture is a critical element in the motivation of staff and the recruitment of those who will shape the company’s future. Many see it as an asset and a differentiator for a company that must be protected.

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It’s Time to Evaluate Hiring Requirements

2020 is under way, but unfortunately, 2019 problems still exist. For instance, unemployment remains low and candidates still have the upper hand in picking who they work for. On top of all this, the skills gap continues to grow and educational institutions are doing little to prepare students for the new world of work. As […]

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7th Circuit: No ADEA Liability for Terminating Retirees Because of Benefit Costs

The U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals—which covers Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin—recently decided an interesting and complex case involving allegations of age discrimination. Retirees who continued to work part-time for an Indiana county argued the county violated the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) when it terminated them to save money on health insurance benefits.

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CBO: $194 Billion Deficit Increase If Key ACA Subsidies End In 2017

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires insurers to offer plans with reduced deductibles, copayments, and other means of cost sharing to certain people, depending on their income, who pur­chase plans through the ACA marketplaces. In turn, insurers receive federal pay­ments arranged by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to cover the costs they incur […]