4 Groups That Are Critical to Your Company’s Culture
Are you interested in inspiring L&D initiatives and programs that will inspire a positive and enduring company culture?
Author: Kelly Creighton
Step-by-Step: More Ways to Train for Emotional Intelligence
Continuing from yesterday’s post, here are the remaining steps you’ll want to follow when you’re training your employees to be more emotionally intelligent.
Hiring Seasonal Workers: Best Practices for Hiring All Year Long
If your organization is currently hiring or is considering hiring seasonal workers, here are a few best practices to keep in mind.
The Rise of Digital Discrimination in the Wake of Targeted Job Ads
“Help Wanted” ads have evolved significantly since the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) was first enacted in 1967—from classified ads in the local newspaper, to listings on company websites and online jobs sites like ZipRecruiter.com and Indeed.com. With the recent advent of advertising on social media platforms, the recruiting landscape has changed even further.
Going Beyond the Interview: Using Background Checks to Screen Candidates
What else can employers and recruiters do to better assess candidates and try to improve new hire retention? Here are a few additional steps employers can take in the candidate screening process.
The Gentle Leader
James Kavanaugh once suggested that there are “those too gentle to live among the wolves.” I hope this is no longer true in today’s organization. I believe that the “wolves” have had their day, and we need to make way for a new breed of manager—The Gentle Leader. Today, we need a special brand of […]
6 Tips for Effectively Writing Up an Employee
No one likes to discipline an employee who was hired with high hopes of becoming a top performer for an organization. But whether you’re an HR professional, manager, or supervisor, sometimes writing up employees comes with the territory.
Have You Considered Text Messaging to Further Drive Candidate Engagement?
Creating a unique and memorable experience is a great way to get candidates excited about working for your company. In order to create an unforgettable experience, you need to start with communication. And what better way to engage a candidate than through text messaging.
Effective August 3: Arizona Law Reduces Liability for Employers Hiring Ex-Offenders
A new Arizona law taking effect August 3 provides a broad exemption from negligent hiring claims for employers that hire workers who have criminal convictions. Arizona is the seventh state in the United States to enforce this type of law; could this be a sign of things to come for other employers around the country?
What Starbucks’ Employees Thought of Their Mandatory Unconscious Bias Training
Last week, we reported on the recent training Starbucks offered its employees and the benefits to proactive versus reactionary training. Today we’ll focus on what Starbucks employees thought about this training.