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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?
I’m at the 63rd annual conference for the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) in Las Vegas, where I’m learning not only the ins and outs of HR, but the need for cloning. There’s so much I want to hear about — technology and HR, the latest on employee benefit issues such as health care […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, attorney Stephen R. Woods presented two recent cases that illustrate the need for careful HR training about what to say and what not to say. Today, another teaching case plus an introduction to a unique online training system. Woods is a shareholder in the Greenville, South Carolina office of law firm Ogletree […]
Court that took issue with the phrases “more energetic person” and “Midwestern girl look” point up the importance of training managers in what to say and what not to say, says attorney Stephen R. Woods. He offers two cases that illustrate the point dramatically. Woods is a shareholder in the Greenville, South Carolina office of […]
By Dr. Jan Ferri-Reed All we seem to hear in the news is the doom and gloom of unemployment and the continuation of the economic downturn in housing, industrial expansion and job growth. On the other hand, there are still good news stories out there of companies that are expanding, hiring and growing. And, even […]
Vast Majority of Companies Say HR Certification Is an Advantage in Hiring, Promotion, Job Security [Steve Bruce interviewed Mary Power, Executive Director of the HR Certification Institute, on November 22.] “Our Value of Certification studies clearly show the advantages of certification,” says Mary Power, Executive Director of the HR Certification Institute. For example, 96 percent […]
Yesterday’s Advisor presented two training scenarios about sexual harassment. Today, two more, and a look at a unique 10-minutes-at-a-time training system that will help your organization fend off expensive lawsuits. Sarah T. Endures the Teasing The back office at ABC Securities had always been a rough and hectic place to work. Now Sarah T. has […]
The spate of recent headlines disclosing corporate-level sexual harassment reminds every HR manager that vigilance and, when necessary, action are part of the job. Today’s Advisor features sexual harassment scenarios to help managers understand their roles. Walter W. Had Nothing to Do with It Walter W. was a happy enough auditor. He liked sitting at […]
Sometimes it seems that there are one thousand ways to go wrong managing people, but attorney Peter Janus suggests that 10 critical errors cause most of the problems Focusing on those ten instead of trying to train managers and supervisors on everything is the way to get the most bang for your buck. Janus is […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we featured attorney Michael Faillace’s suggestions for avoiding the first prong of retaliation charges. Today, the second and third prongs, and an introduction to an extraordinary 10-minute-at-a-time training program. Faillace, managing partner of Michael Faillace & Associates in New York City, offered specific steps HR managers can take to prevent retaliation at […]
Retaliation cases are an “incredible pain,” says Michael Faillace. “They are the 21st century weapon for plaintiffs’ lawyers who have no case.” Retaliation claims are growing, notes Faillace, and it is no wonder—employees with baseless claims can make their retaliation claims stick. “You just don’t want to be in front of a jury on one […]