Best Practices: Gamification and Informal Learning for Millennials
Today’s Advisor reports on how one company leverages informal learning for Millennial employees
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Facing Setbacks? Adopt a Survivor’s Mind-Set
The 2007 book Lone Survivor tells the true story of a failed Navy SEAL mission in Afghanistan from the viewpoint of the only person who survived, Marcus Luttrell. The book—and later a film of the same title—recounts the details of a mission gone wrong and the battle for survival.
Employer Actions During Unionization
Employers often dread the idea of unionization among employees, perhaps fearing that the employees will have unreasonable demands or will go on strike. Some employers even actively work to discourage unionization activities among employees—but doing so can be illegal.
HR certification update: a look at HRCI and SHRM programs
A lot has changed since last spring when the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) announced it was launching a new certification program for HR professionals. The move surprised not just practitioners interested in enhancing their professionalism by earning certification. It also surprised HR Certification Institute (HRCI), the organization that runs what was for decades […]
5 More Tips to Improve Your Quick-Take Training Talks
In yesterday’s Advisor, we discussed when short training sessions may be most effective—and got one variation on a Five P Plan to provide toolbox talks on key safety topics. Today, we get another take on toolbox talks with a variation on the Five P Plan.
Don’t Get Caught Unprepared! Other Considerations in Emergency Planning
In yesterday’s Advisor, we reviewed common types of emergency plans and the questions employers should ask themselves in order to properly prepare; today, more considerations regarding emergency planning.
Congress Limits ‘Substantial Cessation of Operations’ Liability
Congress has come to the aid of single-employer defined benefit retirement plans concerned about the U.S. Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.’s power to assert liability on them when changing business operations affect their plan participants. As part of the Multiemployer Pension Reform Act of 2014 (within the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act 2015, known as […]
Top 10 Mistakes in Documenting Employee Performance
Yesterday’s Advisor showed how to make appraisals work for you (and not your employee’s attorney). Today, Attorney Susan G. Fentin’s Top 10 mistakes in documenting employee performance.
401(k) Challenges—Audit Focus for the IRS
Emergency Planning 101: Tips for Basic Preparedness
The very real possibility of an emergency in the workplace is not a pleasant thought, and planning for such situations can be overwhelming. With so many contingencies and aspects to consider, some employers may fear that their emergency planning will fall short. Here are some tips for being prepared.