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Developing an Effective Training Strategy
Employee training is an essential function for many businesses and most large businesses have a formal training function in place. Those that don’t would be well advised to consider one; in fact, even smaller organizations can benefit. Where do you start?
California Supreme Court Ruling Latest Blow to Independent Contractor Model
The California Supreme Court’s ruling in a case exploring how workers should be classified—either as independent contractors or as employees—means California businesses will have a tougher time justifying independent contractor classifications.
Bad Training Is Devastating
Effective training can have significant, positive impacts on a company’s bottom line, and we encourage all organizations to implement training programs for their employees. However, it is not the case that some training is always better than no training. In fact, poor training can be extremely counterproductive.
Ask the Experts: Pitfalls to Avoid When Moving to PTO Plan
Question: We would like to convert our vacation and sick leave benefits into a PTO plan. What steps should we take in the conversion?
Staying Responsible and Positive in the World of #MeToo and #TimesUp
According to a report by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), only 6% to 13% of individuals who experienced workplace harassment actually filed a formal complaint in previous years. But these numbers are sure to grow in the coming years due to the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements.
Helping the Workforce Through Four Tough Scenarios
Businesses go through tough times, as do the individuals who populate them. Without the right approach from HR representatives and business leaders, things can quickly spin out of control and lead to irreversible damage. Here, we select four challenging scenarios and offer tips and advice on how you can maintain motivation among the workforce.
Are Employees More Engaged?
A new report finds that global employee engagement levels, which took a slight dip in 2016, jumped back to an all-time high in 2017.
Myths about Moving Up
There are several myths about career advancement. Companies would do well to acknowledge and avoid playing into these myths in order to recruit and retain employees.
Social Media: Vermont Newspaper Editor Learns that Free Speech Comes with a Price
When a person who is paid to edit the written words of others fails to edit his own words, his job may be in jeopardy.