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By Natasha Bowman, JD, SPHR You never get a second chance to make a first impression, and onboarding can be either an asset or a liability for companies seeking to hire and retain great talent. Today and tomorrow in the Training Daily Advisor, we present a concise guide to onboarding for employers from Natasha Bowman, […]
As 2022 winds down, our EntertainHR blog approaches its eight-year anniversary next month. As we’ve adapted to the new world of work—be it remote, hybrid, or in person—HR pros gain new perspectives on what not to do in the workplace. Situations from TV, film, and pop culture serve as prime examples on how to conduct […]
We live in an ever-changing, past-faced global economic environment where the skills and knowledge necessary to set an organization apart from its competition are constantly evolving. Companies across the United States spent over $100 billion on training in 2022 alone, but unfortunately, many organizations find it hard to achieve a meaningful return on that investment. […]
Results of a new survey show a “direct correlation between family-care benefits and workplace performance, as well as employee recruitment and retention,” says Donna Levin, cofounder and vice president of Care.com Global Workplace Solutions, the survey sponsor.
Remember the 2015 movie, The Intern, starring Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway? De Niro played a 70-year old widower who applied to be an intern after he got bored with retirement. Anne Hathaway plays De Niro’s much younger boss, and, ultimately, the two end up learning quite a lot from each other. Once again, […]
The old saying “it’s lonely at the top” reminds those on their way up the corporate ladder that the person sitting at the top of the organizational pyramid doesn’t typically have others at the same level they can speak with on equal terms.
What’s worse, trying to sum up your work history in 200 characters or less, or getting hired—or not hired—based on your looks? Pitman Training has now developed an app that pushes the envelope in social media and career development.
Over the past few months, I dove headfirst into another show that had a long, successful run that I completely missed: Modern Family. Modern Family is a comedy about a large extended family living in Los Angeles, California. The extended family consists of the Pritchetts, the Dunphys, and the Pritchett/Tuckers. For those who have seen […]
As AI continues to redefine the future of work, many HR professionals have a common fear: that technology will strip away the human element of their jobs. But according to Debra Simmers, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at The Hershey Company, the opposite is true. In her upcoming session at Spark Talent 2025, she’ll discuss how […]
The gig economy has been heavily discussed in the media and in employment circles for several years now. Essentially, it involves the less-formal employment or contractor relationships between workers and companies, with workers typically working temporarily for one or multiple employers at a time with greater flexibility and independence.