Does Your Training Keep ’Em Laughing … and Listening?
In today’s Advisor, we hear from one expert on how she keeps her training lively and engaging so her trainees are always awake and aware.
Category: HR Management & Compliance
There are dozens of details to take care of in the day-to-day operation of your department and your company. We give you case studies, news updates, best practices and training tips that keep your organization fully in compliance with ever-changing employment law, and you fully aware of emerging HR trends.
Train Supervisors How to Use Respect to Resolve Workplace Conflicts
In yesterday’s Advisor, we offered 10 tips for creating a workplace culture of respect. Today, we look more closely at how respect can be essential when working to resolve workplace conflicts.
Pros and Cons of Telecommuting
Telecommuting has made the news a lot in recent years. Technology has enabled this growing trend, and more and more companies are taking advantage of it. That said, there are many pros and cons to consider before implementing a telecommuting option for employees. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of allowing employees […]
Are Your Supervisors Trained to Create a Culture of Respect?
Today’s Advisor gives you 10 handy steps to a workplace culture of respect that you can use for a brief, no-nonsense training on creating a culture of respect.
How to Ensure HR Activities and Metrics Align with Company Objectives
Aligning HR activities and metrics with company objectives isn’t just prudent. It’s a way to ensure that the HR team will be seen as a key strategic partner in business decisions—and a way to help the entire organization achieve goals from the top down. You’re all on the same team, so it pays to be […]
Training and Development Survey—What’s New?
Training—it’s how you mold promising new hires and start creating your company’s future leaders. What’s happening with training and development in the real world? What are your competitors up to? Help us find out!
The ACA—Wellness Plan Requirements?
More aspects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are being officially implemented, and organizations have many questions as to which rules and regulations apply to them. Wellness programs are on the rise, and some wonder if they are governed by the ACA. Know the facts in order to comply.
Implementing an Unlimited Vacation Policy—It’s Tricky … But It Can Be Managed
In yesterday’s Advisor, we looked at some of the pros and cons of an unusual vacation policy—one that provides unlimited time off to employees. Today, we present a few more potential pitfalls of such a policy, but also some suggestions on how to manage the problems to make the policy successful.
New Tennessee law allows workers to sue if fired for having guns in cars
Tennessee employees have a new option for suing their employer now that Governor Bill Haslam has signed a bill enabling workers to sue if they are fired for storing guns in cars parked in their employer’s parking lot. A 2013 law gave employees with handgun carry permits the right to store firearms and/or ammunition in […]
Looking to Voluntary Benefits? Consider These 3 Questions
Yesterday, Navera president and CEO Steve L. Adams shared tips on taking advantage of voluntary benefits; today, we present more on this compensation trend and how to ask the right questions during implementation.