The Smart Way to Overcome Learning Distractions
For many businesses, e-learning has now replaced the traditional “chalk and talk”-style training sessions where professional trainers oversee a group session.
Category: Learning & Development
Employees are valuing career development more than ever—it’s a sign that the company is willing to invest in their future. How are businesses approaching training today? What are their pain points, and what topics are being addressed in training?
Substitute Custodian Vying for Clean Sweep on Harassment, Retaliation Claims
A substitute school custodian said she was pressured to have sex with a foreman in exchange for more hours and then retaliated against for refusing his advances and lodging a sexual harassment complaint. This case demonstrates the importance of training employees and supervisors on sexual harassment prevention and on protocols for reporting harassment.
Listing Salary on Your Job Descriptions? Now Your Competitors Can Outcompete You
In part one of this article we looked at the very real merits of including salary information in your job descriptions. But there are some other considerations to take into account.
Up Your Productivity with Gamification
According to a 2015 Gallup poll, only 31.5% of U.S. workers are engaged in their jobs—less than one-half. The good news is, gamification has gone mainstream, and the trend is moving upward as Millennials are becoming a more dominant force in the workplace. In 2030, they will count for 75% of the workforce.
Understanding Millennials’ Career and Training Needs
According to Catalyst, a nonprofit organization with a mission to creating diverse workplaces, Millennials will cover 50% of the global workforce by 2020. As of 2015, Millennials have become the largest generation in the American labor force, comprising 35%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Their characteristics are unique considering they are the […]
Unconscious Bias Training Helps Fuel Diversity Efforts at Industrial Gas Company
Despite a strategy to promote an inclusive culture in your organization, unconscious bias could be undermining your efforts. That is why some companies proactively address unconscious bias through training.
What Are Kolb Learning Styles? A Way to Make Learning More Effective
In the science of teaching adults, or “andragogy,” a teacher isn’t a sage on the stage but rather a facilitator by the side. Your success as a trainer is mostly measured by how well the trainees learn, retain information, and apply it in their job. The thing is, every individual learns at his or her […]
6 Ways to Train Your Employees on a Budget
One of the keys to succeeding in business is having employees who are good at their jobs. Many businesses, especially smaller ones, may regard employee training as a needless expense or waste of valuable time.
Did Supervisors Retaliate Against Employee for Reporting Safety Concerns?
Supervisors might be tempted to retaliate against an employee who makes their job more difficult, such as an employee who complains of unsafe working conditions. Supervisory retaliation can lead to potential legal claims against your organization. Through training, you can help supervisors understand relevant federal and state laws, as well as the ramifications of violating […]
Employees Hesitant to Address Mental Health Issues at Work
While over 8 out of 10 employees (81.9%) would feel comfortable asking their supervisor for time off for a physical medical issue, just 16.9% would feel comfortable requesting time off for a mental health issue. That’s among the significant findings of a recent survey by TAO Connect, which explore the current state of mental health […]