“Equity” is a concept that's been getting more traction in HR conversations lately. It has emerged as a useful guide for businesses to incorporate values of social justice...
In 2018, we published an article about the skills gap in the United States – the difference between the number of unfilled positions and the number of people...
Workplace training has always been a key part of employee development, but the way it’s delivered is changing fast. Gone are the days when traditional training...
Imagine this: You’ve just hired a promising new team member. You’re excited about their potential, so you sign them up for the company’s standard training program....
Expanding a business can feel like a never-ending challenge. You’re constantly searching for new ways to reach customers and grow, but sometimes, doing it alone just...
Building strong partnerships is at the core of growing a business. When you align with the right partners, both sides can experience incredible growth, open new...
Workplaces are transforming faster than ever. Maybe you’ve seen it already – roles that once seemed steady are evolving, and new demands are popping up as...
Measuring the ROI of soft skills training often feels like quantifying the intangible. Unlike hard skills, the effects of soft skills such as leadership, communication, and...
HR professionals are constantly seeking innovative ways to equip employees with the skills they need to succeed. This is where eLearning can be particularly effective. In...
In a competitive business environment, having a skilled and adaptable workforce is a must. Companies that invest in high-quality training programs are better equipped to handle...
The debate between hard and soft skills can feel like a tug-of-war in today’s competitive workplace. Hard skills— the technical knowledge and competencies specific to a...
Expanding a business can feel like a never-ending challenge. You’re constantly searching for new ways to reach customers and grow, but sometimes, doing it alone just...
Building strong partnerships is at the core of growing a business. When you align with the right partners, both sides can experience incredible growth, open new...
In today’s fast-paced business world, the manager’s role is becoming more important than ever. Managers are responsible for leading teams, driving results, and ensuring the long...
If you're considering implementing an online employee training program, or have one in place but are unsure how to make it work to the fullest for your organization, here are 10 best practices for creating one that's effective AND engaging.
What is Imposter Syndrome? Imposter syndrome refers to the phenomenon of qualified, competent, proven professionals feeling like frauds, or “imposters,” who will soon be discovered as...
In February 2023, Susan Wojcicki stepped down from her nine-year tenure as CEO of YouTube, with former chief product officer Neal Mohan taking her place. She...
Can Team Alignment Mapping Lead Your Company to New Heights? According to Right Management’s September 2012 report, The Struggle Over Talent Management Strategy, only 12% of...
In the past few years, the United States has seen vast changes regarding how conversations about sexual harassment are conducted and handled. With the #MeToo movement...
How do you maintain a competitive edge during a year like 2020? The COVID-19 pandemic impacted every aspect of life, and businesses were the most susceptible....
There’s no doubt that we are navigating strange times. Globally, business processes and production have halted or slowed, all while we’re also dealing with stresses related...
Making sure your company follows rules and regulations is very important. With laws always changing, it’s tough to keep up and ensure your business stays legal....
In today’s business landscape, regulatory compliance is a crucial but often overlooked aspect of operations. Companies must adhere to the various local, state, and federal regulations...
Compliance training is a vital but often overlooked aspect of the modern workplace. In fact, Gallup finds that of employees who have participated in ethics and...
As the world gains more control over the Covid-19 pandemic and begins to reopen, companies are evaluating their long-term plans, with many shifting toward a hybrid...
The worst problems in the workplace are often those people do not recognize while they are happening. One of the most infamous examples is “unconscious bias,”...
Successful onboarding of new employees takes deliberate planning and has a lasting effect on job satisfaction as well as length of employment. It brings to mind...
A new legal precedent was established this past September which adds another layer of meaning to the concept of “reasonable accommodation.” It all began in March...
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many companies conduct business. To mitigate the spread of the virus, more employees are now working from home than...
Compliance is a company’s commitment to creating policies and procedures to ensure all team members are demonstrating work practices and personal interactions within the confines of...
The world of business has undergone drastic changes since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Here's how to stay on top of compliance in today's rapidly changing environment.
Corporate and regulatory compliance training is not the most exciting topics for employees. Corporate compliance ensures your organization runs smoothly and regulatory compliance ensures that your...
In today’s demanding work environment, employees encounter a steady flow of challenges. From tight deadlines and heavy workloads to interpersonal conflicts and organizational change, these difficulties...
With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), Human Resources departments must learn to change with the times. According to Gartner, 38% of HR leaders have explored...
The workplace experienced a profound transformation over the past few years due to the lingering effects of the global pandemic. This shift in work culture also...
In an era where government jobs promise stability and benefits, a trend has emerged: a decline in public sector job satisfaction. Despite the belief that job...
10 Tips for a Successful Internal Hire Finding and hiring the best person for a job is challenging, even under ideal conditions. Budgetary constraints, urgent recruiting...
How to Support and Empower Women in Tech and Other Male-Dominated Industries As of 2019, the most recent year for which Bureau of Labor Statistics data...
How to Reap the Benefits of Mentally Healthy Employees In the past few years, employee wellbeing has become more of a focus, and this includes mental...
How Your Business Can Benefit Most from 360-Degree Feedback According to an article in Forbes Magazine, more than 85% of Fortune 500 companies are using the...
Bullying can sometimes be thought of as an issue left behind in childhood, but many employees still experience behaviors like spiteful comments, verbal criticism, or exclusion....
The COVID-19 pandemic completely changed the world of work and the way people think about careers. Everything we knew was uprooted, upended, and no longer part...
Burnout is a legitimate and alarming problem for companies in every industry, but it may be especially acute in HR professionals. When you’re an HR professional,...
When it comes to engaging in professional development and learning, there are many ways we can push ourselves to learn more. Much of our current workplace...
Workplaces are transforming faster than ever. Maybe you’ve seen it already – roles that once seemed steady are evolving, and new demands are popping up as...
If you’re a Human Resources manager working in some aspect of public administration, it’s crucial to empower government employees. Your organization’s success and the public’s well-being...
Have you ever felt like your organization’s products, services and ideas tend to be just one step behind the market? In today’s business world, companies need...
Finding any job can be a daunting task in any competitive field. However, when you narrow your focus to landing your dream job, this process becomes...
Most people associate career moves with forward or upward movement. You ascend to a higher position, earn higher pay and receive more perks. Conversely, a lateral...
Glittering ornaments winking in the firelight. Laughter harmonizing with the musical soundtrack of the season. Family and friends exchanging brightly colored gifts, hugs and hopes for...
The American Psychological Association’s (APA) annual Stress in America survey consistently identifies work as a major stressor for the majority of Americans. Furthermore, it’s on the rise....
As a longtime staple of American culture that even once proclaimed itself the “heartbeat of America,” it’s easy to forget that, at its core, General Motors...
Workplace training has always been a key part of employee development, but the way it’s delivered is changing fast. Gone are the days when traditional training...
Imagine this: You’ve just hired a promising new team member. You’re excited about their potential, so you sign them up for the company’s standard training program....
HR professionals are constantly seeking innovative ways to equip employees with the skills they need to succeed. This is where eLearning can be particularly effective. In...
With the rise of technology and the digital workplace, traditional methods of talent management and employee engagement are no longer enough. According to Gallup, only 23%...
Every year, businesses invest substantial sums in employee training, yet the outcomes can vary significantly. According to data from 2022, large companies allocated an average of...
Uncover 3 trends in the 2021 corporate training environment that human resource managers should consider when deciding on the sort of opportunities their organizations might provide.
One way to work with your brain, instead of against it, is to engage in microlearning practices. In this blog, explore how microlearning works, as well as how it can increase your productivity.
There’s a lot of talk about diversity in our culture – especially in the workplace. Diversity seems to be the new business buzzword with companies increasingly...
The learning management system (LMS) industry experienced impressive growth in 2018. And, this trend is not showing any signs of slowing down anytime soon. In fact,...
A gap in your company’s compliance training is a risk—one with the potential to shrivel your organization’s bottom line in a hurry. Here’s one daunting example:...
Amid rapid technological growth and increasing automation, many professions, including learning and development (L&D), are starting to face substantial challenges to stay relevant. Across the board,...
Hiring for Cognitive Diversity in the Workplace One of the most important skills companies require is problem-solving. Consider the following problem which comes from Matthew Syed’s...
Effective Succession Planning Can Help Your Organization Thrive for Years to Come What happens to an organization when a key leader leaves? Even those in the...
How to Hire Millennials that Fit Your Company Culture Recruiters frequently face two simultaneous goals for company growth: Hire more millennials and young workers with high...
How challenging will it be for employers to accommodate the job expectations of Generation Z? As a steady influx of recent college graduates continues to enter...
As a seasoned HR pro, you already know that competition is fierce for finding qualified job candidates and getting them to apply online. But according to...
Employee turnover is a natural part of business. As much as we wish great talent would stay forever, many eventually move on to pursue new opportunities....
Generations ago, it was much more common for people to spend their entire working career with one company. They would apply for an entry-level position, work...
With an increasing number of people quitting their jobs and employers having difficulty filling some positions, many companies have begun offering more incentives to attract and...
A safe work environment isn’t just a perk; it’s a basic right for every employee. Achieving this requires taking action. A solid organization is built on...
Imagine arriving at work each day with the confidence that you’ll return home safe and healthy. That’s the result of a strong safety culture, and effective...
Organizations that thrive know how to motivate employees and tap into the power of synergy. The concept of “synergy,” which fuels both creativity and job satisfaction,...
Today, taking the necessary steps toward sexual harassment prevention in the workplace is not only a crucial decision in the legal sense, it is great business...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the flu season hits its peak between December and February. So, we are smack dab in...
It’s 3 o’clock on a typical Thursday at work. Everyone is quietly bustling through their tasks, organizing files to be discussed at the next meeting, when...
You’ve probably heard the phrase “sitting is the new smoking.” Thanks to the sedentary work environments of many white-collar professions, employees lack significant amounts of mobility...
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in 2022, there were 140,000 non-residential structure fires, such as office fires. Not only do these disasters cause...
Just type “online education” or “online learning” into your Internet search browser and you’ll see the same conclusion pop up everywhere: the number of people taking...
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the term “frontline workers” wasn’t well known. Suddenly, people came to value the importance of frontline workers like few other human resources....
Avoid Becoming Big Brother: How to Earn Trust by Tracking Employee Productivity Ethically Tracking employee productivity is essential for any company that wants to continuously improve....
Employee retention is a hot topic in the world of business. As companies are constantly searching for new ways to keep their employees happy and engaged,...
Since most work-related communications are handled via email, it seems like we are all checking our inboxes constantly: before bed, during meals, and even in the...
How can HR managers reduce employee burnout? That’s a pressing question that needs an urgent answer. In recent times, the increase in employee burnout has become...
A lot has changed in the workplace as the effects of the global coronavirus pandemic have been felt worldwide. It’s important not to let fears, anxieties...
For years, most companies have defaulted to using traditional Microsoft Office to meet their office productivity needs. In fact, the amount of users of Microsoft’s flagship...
According to a recent Microsoft study, people’s attention spans have dropped to a range comparable to that of a goldfish. This short attention span means that as...
The Trap of Email Productivity The average American worker spends over 30 hours each week checking their email. While email is a modern communication miracle, it...
Measuring the ROI of soft skills training often feels like quantifying the intangible. Unlike hard skills, the effects of soft skills such as leadership, communication, and...
In a competitive business environment, having a skilled and adaptable workforce is a must. Companies that invest in high-quality training programs are better equipped to handle...
Skills are becoming outdated faster due to automation and artificial intelligence, which have the potential to replace many traditional jobs. Harvard Business Review reports that the...
Skilled employees are vital for any business, and training programs are key to their success. However, with business and technology evolving constantly, leaders must adapt training...
Diversity and inclusion have become buzzwords in the modern workplace, but what do they really mean, and why are they important? Diversity refers to the differences...
Given the ongoing transformations in the global business environment,, it’s become more important than ever for companies to have strong, capable leaders at the helm. But...
This is How to Improve the Effectiveness of Multicultural Teams Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is not a series of buzzwords. It is a necessity in...
As many companies continue to embrace remote and hybrid work setups, online employee training tools remain vital to an organization’s growth. In fact, a study conducted...
Employee training, when executed effectively, can significantly enhance an organization’s appeal to current and potential employees. However, many training programs do not meet expectations and often...
Introverts are often misunderstood. Many people associate the term with shyness or social awkwardness, but introversion is more about where you get your energy from—and whether...
As Millennials and Gen Z start becoming managers, leaders, and newly hireable employees, the value of employee training has skyrocketed. These generations value good training, and...
Self-care is continuing to push its way to the forefront of the collective social conscious. It’s no longer something that we only practice behind closed doors...
Take a look at your desk. Seriously, take a look. From the half-finished breakfast sandwich to the dog-eared Dilbert comic you clipped from the paper and...
The holidays are supposed to be bursting with joy and everyday miracles shared with family and friends. However, the stresses of time, money and emotional exhaustion...
Job burnout is characterized by constant overwhelming stress associated with work. Burnout can be triggered by a chaotic schedule, unchallenging activities or simply too much work....
Volunteering has no time frame. You don’t have to wait until the holidays come around to help others. If you have never volunteered before, you should. Not only...
Millennial Burn Out Stress remains at the root of burnout for everyone. Research from the American Psychological Association shows that millennials have officially become the most...
Measuring the ROI of soft skills training often feels like quantifying the intangible. Unlike hard skills, the effects of soft skills such as leadership, communication, and...
In a competitive business environment, having a skilled and adaptable workforce is a must. Companies that invest in high-quality training programs are better equipped to handle...
Skills are becoming outdated faster due to automation and artificial intelligence, which have the potential to replace many traditional jobs. Harvard Business Review reports that the...
Skilled employees are vital for any business, and training programs are key to their success. However, with business and technology evolving constantly, leaders must adapt training...
Diversity and inclusion have become buzzwords in the modern workplace, but what do they really mean, and why are they important? Diversity refers to the differences...
Given the ongoing transformations in the global business environment,, it’s become more important than ever for companies to have strong, capable leaders at the helm. But...
This is How to Improve the Effectiveness of Multicultural Teams Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is not a series of buzzwords. It is a necessity in...
As many companies continue to embrace remote and hybrid work setups, online employee training tools remain vital to an organization’s growth. In fact, a study conducted...
Employee training, when executed effectively, can significantly enhance an organization’s appeal to current and potential employees. However, many training programs do not meet expectations and often...
Introverts are often misunderstood. Many people associate the term with shyness or social awkwardness, but introversion is more about where you get your energy from—and whether...
As Millennials and Gen Z start becoming managers, leaders, and newly hireable employees, the value of employee training has skyrocketed. These generations value good training, and...
Making sure your company follows rules and regulations is very important. With laws always changing, it’s tough to keep up and ensure your business stays legal....
In today’s business landscape, regulatory compliance is a crucial but often overlooked aspect of operations. Companies must adhere to the various local, state, and federal regulations...
Compliance training is a vital but often overlooked aspect of the modern workplace. In fact, Gallup finds that of employees who have participated in ethics and...
As the world gains more control over the Covid-19 pandemic and begins to reopen, companies are evaluating their long-term plans, with many shifting toward a hybrid...
The worst problems in the workplace are often those people do not recognize while they are happening. One of the most infamous examples is “unconscious bias,”...
Successful onboarding of new employees takes deliberate planning and has a lasting effect on job satisfaction as well as length of employment. It brings to mind...
A new legal precedent was established this past September which adds another layer of meaning to the concept of “reasonable accommodation.” It all began in March...
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many companies conduct business. To mitigate the spread of the virus, more employees are now working from home than...
Compliance is a company’s commitment to creating policies and procedures to ensure all team members are demonstrating work practices and personal interactions within the confines of...
The world of business has undergone drastic changes since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Here's how to stay on top of compliance in today's rapidly changing environment.
Corporate and regulatory compliance training is not the most exciting topics for employees. Corporate compliance ensures your organization runs smoothly and regulatory compliance ensures that your...
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