Are You Ready for the Switch from Exempt to Nonexempt?
Yesterday we looked at some of the ways to prepare for the new Department of Labor’s (DOL) final overtime regulations. Today, more ways to prepare for switching exempt employees to nonexempt.
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?
From Exempt to Nonexempt: A Guide
With the release of the Department of Labor’s (DOL) final overtime regulations, employers and Human Resources (HR) professionals will not only be dealing with the dollars and cents of shifting numerous employees from the exempt to nonexempt categories under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) but also be tasked with bolstering employee morale and handling […]
Improve Focus, Decrease Stress with Mindfulness
Yesterday’s Advisor reviewed recent research indicating that employers are turning to wellness initiatives that extend beyond physical health into emotional and financial health. Today we take a look at another method of boosting employee focus and productivity: mindfulness.
Drive Learner Engagement During Training
In yesterday’s Advisor, Laura MacLeod, LMSW, creator of From The Inside Out Project® training, shared some common mistakes trainers make in terms of engaging learners. Today MacLeod shares best practices for trainers to follow before and during training to help boost their trainees’ engagement.
Engaging Learners—Common Mistakes
Ensuring that training sticks requires a certain level of engagement among trainees, and that’s not always easy to accomplish. One expert answers a couple of top questions regarding keeping learners engaged during training.
DOL Funding Opportunities to Expand Apprenticeships for Women
Yesterday’s Advisor discussed how apprenticeships are increasingly being used as an effective learning tool. Today, we present more training news: The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced a $1.9 million funding opportunity to expand apprenticeships and support for women in nontraditional occupations.
Apprenticeships as Effective Learning Tools
Two years ago during his State of the Union address, President Obama challenged employers and educators to double the number of apprenticeships offered by 2019. It seems that they are listening.
Security Officer Demonstrates Good Training in Action
Ricky Cross was on duty as a security officer at a Wilmington, Delaware, community center last summer when gunshots rang out nearby. A woman with a head injury ran toward the center, and his instincts and training kicked in.
Do You Have Joint Employment Figured?
Yesterday’s Advisor explored employer responsibilities when it comes to joint employment. Today we’ll take a look at the responsibilities of the secondary employer.
Did You Know Your New Hire Might Make You a Joint Employer?
Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division published an Administrator’s Interpretation addressing joint employment under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA). They also released a new fact sheet on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and joint employment.