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A new publication from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) highlights how workers in grocery stores can reduce strains and sprains when moving materials from the delivery truck to the sales floor. Designed for retail workers and safety experts, Ergonomic Solutions for Retailers uses a series of illustrations to show how and […]
Are technology and software drastically changing the way things are done in HR? Please help us learn what’s happening with HR tech in the real world—What are best practices? What are your competitors up to? Help us find out!
Employer-sponsored training is often seen as the primary way for employees to advance their careers, but an expert says training will become more of a shared responsibility starting in 2015. However, leadership development will remain a top priority. Nearly half of senior human resources leaders globally identified leadership development as their top priority in a […]
High turnover is a cost most employers seek to avoid. Yet, societal norms have changed such that it’s quite normal for individuals to change jobs every few years. An unhappy employee is more likely to move on, of course, so employers have incentive to do what they can to increase retention levels—reducing their own costs […]
Flu season typically runs from October through May with February as the peak month. Let’s avoid an outbreak in our workplace this year by doing a bit of refresher training on this common yet potentially deadly malady. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) asks employees, “Do you know your flu facts?” Check your […]
The technology website Geek Wire published advice from ergonomics writer Larry Swanson, author of Scared Sitless, the Office Fitness Book. In the past few years, tablets and smartphones have made huge inroads in workplaces of all types. According to Swanson, the compact size and portability of the devices make work and life better in […]
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.
It’s been estimated that: Less than half the skills and information learned in training will be transferred to the job immediately after the training session unless trainers follow up on trainee performance. Within 6 months, as much as three-quarters of training can be lost without follow-up. After 1 year, some employees will retain as […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we presented results from our 2014 Recruiting and Retention Survey. Today, more findings from this timely study, including practices for new hires and preferred methods of retention.
Managers—especially HR managers but others as well—are often called upon to engage employees in the most sensitive, uncomfortable conversations. The gamut extends from telling an employee he or she has bad breath to telling an employee that he or she is fired. These difficult conversations can be made easier by recognizing that once people […]