Lack of Qualified Talent Means Lack of Revenue Potential
A recent survey found that skilled talent is the second largest threat to a company’s capacity to meet revenue and performance targets. Take a look at the results to learn more.
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More from ATD 2016: Measuring Your Training ROI
In yesterday’s Advisor, we presented thoughts on bite-sized learning from a session at the annual Association for Talent Development (ATD) Conference and Exposition held recently in Denver, Colorado. Today, another ATD speaker has advice for determining the return on investment (ROI) of training programs.
Quick Tips from ATD 2016: Bite-Sized Learning
Bite-sized learning has been much discussed in the training world, but for all of its demonstrated benefits, it hasn’t been quick to be adopted in a traditional training world. FranklinCovey’s Matt Murdoch and Treion Muller have some thoughts on the power of bite-sized learning—and tips for trainers who want to use it.
Proposal calls for EEO-1 deadline to move from September 2017 to March 2018
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced that its proposal to collect pay data through the Employer Information Report (EEO-1) includes a change in the due date for the EEO-1 survey. The revised proposal, published in the July 14 Federal Register, moves the deadline for employers to submit the EEO-1 survey from September 30, […]
New Massachusetts law to expand transgender protection
by Stefanie M. Renaud Massachusetts law has prohibited discrimination against transgender people in employment and housing since 2011, but a new law taking effect on October 1 will expand transgender protections to places of public accommodation. On July 8, Governor Charles Baker signed into law a bill that prohibits discrimination against persons because of their […]
Getting Started with Snapchat Communications
By Elise James-DeCruise In yesterday’s Advisor, guest columnist Elise James-DeCruise discussed how Snapchat has been embraced as a communications and learning tool at her company, MediaMath. Today, James-DeCruise has tips on getting started with Snapchat at your organization.
Snapchat Is a Serious (but Fun!) Communications Tool
By Elise James-DeCruise Tech in training has given social learning a boost, and Snapchat can be embraced for this very purpose. For how to turn Snapchat into a serious communications tool (without all the seriousness), we present an article by Elise James-DeCruise, director of MediaMath’s educational institute, the New Marketing Institute.
New Wisconsin law grants leave to employees donating bone marrow or organs
by Saul C. Glazer A new Wisconsin law granting employees leave to donate bone marrow or organs takes effect July 1. It applies to private employers with 50 or more permanent employees as well as to government employers. The new law allows employees to take up to six weeks of leave to donate organs or […]
Employers praise injunction blocking new ‘persuader’ rule
An injunction blocking the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) new “persuader” rule is drawing praise from employer interests concerned that the new rule would stifle their efforts to respond to union organizing campaigns. The rule change was scheduled to take effect July 1, but a preliminary injunction issued June 27 prohibits enforcement pending final resolution […]
Employee Generational Differences and Learning
What effect do generational differences have on employee learning during training, and how can trainers adjust their delivery to accommodate learners of all ages? For some insight, we hear from Aero Jet Medical Chief Operating Officer Ronny Wilson.