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When President Donald Trump signed the 2017 tax cut legislation into law at the end of 2017, it was seen by many as providing a big boost to the bottom lines of wealthy individuals and corporations. But the impact varies by company. “An easy way to identify winners is to find companies that generate all, […]
Welcome to a special edition of the Recruiting Daily Advisor. Today we’ll be looking at an HR Works podcast episode between our Managing Editor Steve Bruce and HR and Recruiting expert Arte Nathan. If you would like, feel free to listen to this episode (number 28) on our HR Works podcast.
Most of us have found that it’s easier to learn something you can see first-hand. Reading instructions from a manual is only so helpful. Adding a few images can make a big difference, and actually observing a task being performed first-hand is even better. Because of this, many organizations record their training events so those […]
Receiving an award can be a very fulfilling experience for individuals. An award is not a prize won randomly or through pure luck. Instead, it’s a sign of recognition for an accomplishment won through skill, effort, or both. Many companies use awards to recognize quality work, and there are many benefits for those companies that […]
Many managers and leaders have been there. The praise is pouring down for a job well done, the accolades pile up and opportunities for advancement mount. But a leader or a manager doesn’t do it all alone. One of the gravest mistakes a leader can make is hoarding credit for success. It takes a team […]
According to research emphasized in The Atlantic, evidence suggests that mentorship programs strengthen recruiting initiatives, boost employee engagement, help train future leaders of a company, increase diversity, and raise rates of employee loyalty and retention. However, mentorship programs are often designed specifically for salaried workers who work routine 9–5 shifts, and leave shift workers out. […]
[Part 1 of this article appeared in yesterday’s Advisor.] Here are four things you should do if you want your company to successfully adopt a new learning technology:
[Part 1 of this article appeared in the previous issue.] While research clarifies how successful CEOs are known to behave, it’s much easier to understand the research when it’s reviewed alongside real-world scenarios. Here are a few real-life examples of how successful CEOs have demonstrated their leadership development skills.
Compliance is a key corporate activity, the importance of which can’t be overstated. Compliance isn’t relevant only for highly-regulated industries like finance and healthcare. Every business is regulated in some way or another, including oversight of basic issues like employee pay and workplace safety. The myriad regulations that touch a business can be intimidating for […]
According to recent research highlighted by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), now is the time for professionals in the Human Resources (HR) department to step up and fully embrace cross-training programs. By many counts, 60% of the workforce in North America is underengaged, and employee retention is a huge problem. Fortunately, members of […]