Tag: Training

Strike Up Your Struck-By Safety Training with These 8 Tips

A regional emphasis program (REP) for Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska is under way and will continue until at least September 2015. What are the primary causes of vehicle struck-by accidents, and how can you prevent them at your site? In the past 5 years, 15 percent of all workplace fatalities investigated by OSHA’s Kansas […]

Survey—Last Chance to Share Your Thoughts on HR Tech!

Our HR Technology Survey has been launched, and many thanks to all who have participated! For those who have yet to respond, you still have a chance to join in and shape the discussion—we’re very eager to hear your opinions on how technology and software are drastically changing the way HR pros do business.

3 Key Aspects of Leadership Training for the Modern World

To recap: Roselinde Torres, senior partner of The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and leadership expert in its People & Organization practice, says that “There are some aspects of leadership that are timeless, like vision, intelligence, good judgment, courage, ambition, and integrity. However, the hierarchical, inward-focused leadership style that defined the 20th century is unraveling. The […]

Does Your Leadership Training Emphasize These 4 Key Traits for 21st Century Leaders?

Too many companies may be facing a gap between the leadership they have now and the leadership perspective they will need for critical roles in the future, as faster communications, shifting demographics, and countless other changes make the business landscape uncertain and ambiguous. “There are some aspects of leadership that are timeless, like vision, intelligence, […]

Consider Personalized Employee Training Plans to Close the Skills Gap

Did you know that many organizations are opting to create training programs for employees that are more personalized rather than generic or role-based? These training plans take into account not only the role the individual is training for but also the individual’s future goals and any gaps in that person’s skill set. This trend is […]

Should You Provide More Training to Close the Skills Gap?

In recent years, many employers have found that, regardless of the unemployment rate, they’re not always able to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates. The problem? The applicants don’t always have the skill set the employer is looking for. Some say this is because our educational system is lacking. Others say it’s because the recession […]

Warm Up Your Training This Winter

Space heaters are a quick way to heat things up in a drafty office or workspace, but they can increase the risks of fire and electric shock if not used properly. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does not specifically prohibit use of portable electric heaters, but the safety agency does require that any […]

Are You Getting the Biggest Return for Your Training Bucks?

  Safety training is one of those areas where shaving service or quality can have a seriously negative impact. For one thing, training your workers is your duty under the law. And whether you’re regulated by OSHA, MSHA, DOT, EPA, or state and local entities, the results of noncompliance can be significant. What’s more, not […]