Category: Learning & Development

Employees are valuing career development more than ever—it’s a sign that the company is willing to invest in their future. How are businesses approaching training today? What are their pain points, and what topics are being addressed in training?

Is Strategic Thought a Part of Your Leadership Development?

Strategy is almost synonymous with leadership, but too often training and development for leadership roles focuses more on strategic planning than strategic thinking (yes, there’s a difference!). Read on for more on strategic thinking in training. “An increasing number of organizations are putting strategic thinking on their list of topics. It’s becoming a bigger priority, […]

$15M in DOL Grants Provides Training Opportunities for Disabled

Alaska, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, New York, and Washington are being awarded grants as part of the Disability Employment Initiative, a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employment and Training Administration and the Office of Disability Employment Policy. The DOL announced that these six states will receive grants totaling $14,911,243 to improve employment […]

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4 Characteristics of a Great Onboarding Program

For today’s Advisor we have an article by Rickard Hansson, the founder and CEO of Incentive, a socially powered enterprise collaboration platform for mid-market companies and enterprise teams. Read on to learn about Hansson’s four essential qualities of an effective onboarding program. When it comes to new hires, orientation and onboarding are important for successfully […]

E-learning Is on the Rise

Technology is changing the face of every aspect of business, and training is no exception. Today and tomorrow we present an article by David Gingell, chief marketing officer at TeamViewer, on how corporate learning is capitalizing on new innovations. Professional development of employees remains a key focus area for HR professionals, no matter what industry […]

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Change Fatigue—Is It More Problematic Than You Think?

The grinding, continuous volume of change may be wearing out employees, but often senior leaders don’t see it. This is according to a seven-country survey of senior executives at large corporations commissioned by Ketchum Change, a leadership and change management consultancy. “Dynamic business environments and a culture of continuous change is the new normal for […]

Best Practice Learning Opportunities for Veterans and Other Employees

In honor of Veteran’s Day, we’re taking a look at an innovative work-study program created by Prudential Financial, Inc., and the El Paso Workforce Opportunities Services (WOS). The program gives veterans, reservists, members of the National Guard, and their spouses access to on-the-job training and exposure to the corporate work environment. VETalent was created in […]

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Negligent Training—Can Terminated Employees Sue Successfully?

Fortunately for employers, the answer is No, according to a recent Oklahoma City federal court decision. But this isn’t to say you shouldn’t keep your training on point. Read on for the facts of the case. Former employees and their attorneys have become increasingly creative when it comes to suing past employers. In addition to […]

How to get the C-Suite in Your Corner

In Yesterday’s Advisor we explored the ways that an HR strategist and the C-suite can engage one another with expert Jennifer McClure. Today, we’ll hear more from McClure about getting C-suite’s attention. McClure, president of Unbridled Talent LLC in West Chester, Ohio, offered her tips at the Society for Human Resource Management’s Annual Conference and […]