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As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies grow in sophistication, businesses are increasingly turning to them to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and improve productivity. HR professionals are under pressure to integrate AI tools into their recruitment, training, and performance evaluation processes to keep pace with this rapidly evolving landscape. While AI promises many benefits, there are also […]
Today I was advised that an employee told one of his coworkers that he was sorry for working slow on a project; his explanation was that he has a blood clot in his leg and takes blood thinners. We are concerned about his safety and his ability to continue to perform his work. He does […]
A recent report has highlighted large differences between how U.S. and European organizations handle important issues like sexual harassment training, pay equity, and mental health efforts. Here, we will explore why these differences exist and what they mean.
Turnover can be one of the largest challenges organizations face—or at least the most expensive. Identifying the causes of turnover can be useful in combating it. But what happens when a bad hire makes it through your applicant process? If you want to avoid further turnover, learn how to convert this bad hire into a […]
I’ve had the great honor of being a leadership coach for the past 25 years. In the course of this work, I’ve had the opportunity to reflect on some of the most profound questions of morality, ethics, and values.
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires applicable large employers (ALEs) to offer 95% of their full-time employees healthcare coverage that meets minimum essential coverage requirements, provides minimum value (at least 60% actuarial value) and qualifies as affordable.
In a country where you’re told you can be anything you want to be, what does the ultimate dream job even look like to the average American? Are most dream jobs ones in which you’re the boss—or do a majority of Americans have the cliché standbys of being a lawyer, a doctor or a teacher?
Any business will want to maximize the benefits of their online training system and to achieve the best return on investment (ROI). This means ensuring that each learner who participates will inwardly absorb the information given to them, retaining it for future use rather than their forgetting it the moment they step away from the […]
Yesterday’s Advisor presented advice on getting the most out of your valuable training time. Today we receive some more expert advice on another training problem: managing difficult trainees and difficult questions.
Contrary to popular belief, work-life balance and work flexibility issues aren’t primarily women’s issues. In fact, for certain benefits, it is men who use them more frequently and are more likely to say that their work is interrupted for personal or family reasons, according to results of a new survey.