Strategies for Using Knowledge Tests in the Promotion Process
In a previous post, we discussed the challenge many companies face when it comes to employees’ retaining information conveyed in training sessions.
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Employment law attorney Mike Maslanka reviews As We Speak: How to Make Your Point and Have It Stick by Peter Meyers and Shann Nix. If you’re thinking about a presentation you need to give, take a look at As We Speak: How to Make Your Point and Have It Stick, a new book by Peter […]
Holidays Are Coming—Who’s Offering What for Time Off?
Holidays are one of the most popular perks you can offer. What’s happening out in the real world? What are your competitors offering? What are best practices? Help us find out!
Check Out the Results of Our Talent and Performance Management Survey
Yesterday we began to explore the results of the 2016 Talent and Performance Management Survey. Today we’ll take a look at more of the data.
Religious Time-Off Requests: Accommodation vs. Productivity and Fairness
Despite a trend toward employers embracing flexibility in the workplace as a way to improve work-life balance, most employers have expectations related to their employees’ schedules. In some workplaces, rigid schedules aren’t necessary as long as the work gets done. In others, shifts are firm and when someone needs time off, a request is made […]
How You Know Your Job Descriptions Are No Good
The most typical problems have to do with job specifications that are inaccurate. They either require something that isn’t truly required, or they describe duties that are no longer relevant. Job Specs Unreasonably High A number of state and federal government agencies (particularly the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)) have concluded in a number of […]
Behavior-Based Interviewing Skills: A Q&A with Rachel Mendelowitz
When it comes to job interviews, candidates are savvier than ever. They’ve reviewed the job description closely and know to use keywords. They’ve read reviews from other applicants on Glassdoor, and they’ve studied up on interview strategies. So, how do you separate those who have prepared well from those who will truly be the best […]
Should AI Be Driving Your Latest Talent Management Approach?
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a new era for a wide range of business applications, including talent management. Most recently, with the sudden interest in generative AI (GenAI), there’s been a surge in skills assessment, mapping, and matching software offering big benefits for learning and development (L&D) professionals. But, while […]
3 Small Business Hiring Trends that Will Last for the Remainder of 2019
It may only be August, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be planning ahead. As 2020 gets closer, there are a few hiring trends that continue to dominate the headlines. If you guessed that one of them is difficulty finding skilled workers, then you would be correct!
Understanding Productivity Anxiety
A quiet day at the office (including the home office!) can be a relaxing experience for many employees—a chance to catch one’s breath and step out of the fast lane for a change. But for some workers, anything less than peak performance can actually lead to feelings of stress and anxiety. Mental Health Concerns on […]