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?

Talent and Development Key to Business Success in the Years to Come

Training teams have long been dismissed by many organizations and employees. Corporate training has, in some cases, earned a hard-to-shake reputation as being boring and not particularly applicable to day-to-day job duties. While that reputation is largely unfair, it is true that L&D teams have improved considerably in terms of engagement, content and delivery in […]

Employee Wellness: How it Helps Improve Productivity

A company’s workforce is commonly its most important asset. Not only is this where the majority of resources are allocated, but staff are also the driving force for success. In fact, company labor costs can account for as much as 70% of total business costs, including employee wages, benefits, payroll, and other related taxes. Typically, […]

Generative AI and L&D: Pros, Cons, and Key Considerations

Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots have grabbed headlines in recent months for their rapid advances and apparent sophistication. For example, ChatGPT, one of the better-known AI chatbots, recently made waves by successfully completing a number of law and business exams at top U.S. universities. There’s a vigorous, ongoing debate over the implications of the sophistication and […]

How to Create Better Training Videos

If you’ve ever watched an educational video, you probably stared at the screen but didn’t retain much. Maybe your eyes glazed over and you drifted off, thinking about your grocery list instead. Sadly, this is an experience many of us can relate to. This problem arises when companies focus too much on technology and not […]

What We Learned From … SHRM Day 3

The HR Daily Advisor team is at SHRM 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada! At this year’s 75th annual conference, we’re learning from industry experts, growing our networks, and collecting best practices to share with our audience. We’ve sat in on excellent sessions, networked with professionals, and listened to leaders expand on the future of HR. […]

Stress Much? Study Shows How Legal Issues Impact Employees

Let’s be honest: Today’s employees have been through a lot in the last few years. On the heels of the pandemic and dealing with surging inflation, mass layoffs, and political discord, workers’ stress levels have climbed to new heights. When a complicated family matter or taxing financial struggle turns into a legal issue, it can […]

12 Metrics Every HR Professional Should Track

Metrics have always been an important part of HR, but to many HR professionals, 2022 was the year they became essential. In an incredibly tough job market, a political landscape where everything felt flipped upside down, and a rocky economy, companies were desperate to hold onto their employees as priorities shifted and workers made drastic […]

HR Works Podcast: Upskilling Your Managers to Make an Impact

Guest: Will Clive, Chief People Officer at Pluralsight What makes the managers of an organization so vital and critical to the overall success of a business? Where are managers making the greatest impact in 2023, and how can HR leaders provide the support and training to successfully navigate the demands of their roles in 2023 […]

What We Learned From … SHRM Day 1 & 2

The HR Daily Advisor team is at SHRM 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada! At this year’s 75th annual conference, we’re learning from industry experts, growing our networks, and collecting best practices to share with our audience. We’ve sat in on excellent sessions, networked with professionals, and listened to leaders expand on the future of HR. […]

What Responsibilities Does HR Have When Managing a Hybrid Workspace?

The average workplace today doesn’t look like it used to. Thanks to evolving technology, remote work is accessible more than ever before, and more businesses are taking advantage of it. Although remote work has been on the rise for the past decade, the COVID-19 pandemic only normalized the decision. Now, even in a post-pandemic society, […]