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Today’s Advisor gives you several examples of activities you can use to add motivation and inspiration to your training—from start to finish. This article refers to safety issues, but many of the training interactives can be applied to any training subject.
The death of Leonard Nimoy this week brought back many memories of the actor’s classic portrayal of Mr. Spock in the original “Star Trek” television series and subsequent movies, as well as his talents as a photographer, writer, and lecturer. Spock, as personified by Nimoy, embodied many qualities that employers value in their workforce, such […]
We all know that succession planning is becoming ever more important now that Millennials are entering the workforce, and Baby Boomers are stepping out of it. But for one American organization they’re having a hard time finding people who are Army strong.
By Alexandra Meunier and Yves Turgeon In the financial services industry, the status of insurance and financial product sales reps is often in question. Are they employees or independent contractors? No matter what part of Canada you’re in, it is important to get it right.
Today’s Advisor reports on survey results that reveal the critical role that training plays in successfully managing change in the workplace.
Maybe it’s 20 inches of snow. Maybe it’s an impending hurricane. It could be wildfires, an ice storm that caused a power outage, or flooding. Whatever the specifics, Mother Nature has a whole lot of ways to create havoc and cause businesses to shut down temporarily.
Have you ever wondered why good things happen to bad people? I know I have. It’s not something I’m particularly proud of, but I must admit that sometimes I scratch my head and wonder how someone with questionable character or who demonstrates unethical behavior seemingly ends up on top.
Have you ever wondered why good things happen to bad people? I know I have. It’s not something I’m particularly proud of, but I must admit that sometimes I scratch my head and wonder how someone with questionable character or who demonstrates unethical behavior seemingly ends up on top.
Many employers interested in promoting a family-friendly workplace want to offer new moms and dads paid time off for parental leave. But they need to keep discrimination concerns in mind if they plan to offer moms more “parental” time than dads. Recently, a group of attorneys was asked about the legality of an employer’s idea […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, Steve L. Adams shared some of the advantages of voluntary benefits and how to facilitate enrollment; today, we present more findings regarding this trend in compensation and what to consider for 2015.