5 Skills Every Employee Should Have or Acquire Ahead of 2020
In today’s workforce, upskilling employees is necessary and unavoidable if you want your organization to remain competitive and profitable.
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Employee Halloween Costumes Can Give HR a Scare
Deciding whether to allow employees to dress up for Halloween can be a tricky question. Every year we see costumes in the news that cause public uproar. You don’t want the news article to be about one of your employees. Think through the issue carefully before you decide.
4 Tips for Developing a Workplace Full of Critical Thinkers
If you’re interested in developing a workplace full of critical thinkers, here are four things you can do.
The Least You Need to Know Before Recruiting Internationally
If you’re thinking about taking your recruiting efforts global, you’re not alone. A growing number of employers are expanding their talent acquisition strategies beyond U.S. borders. However, while there are compelling business reasons to do so, it’s far more complex than recruiting domestically.
Tips to Increase Employee Productivity
Getting productivity levels up is something all managers and HR team members have a vested interest in. Keeping the organization running at optimum levels is the best way to know when new hires are needed and also to be most effective in spending payroll dollars.
Pitfalls of the Incomplete Background Check
Today’s companies recognize the importance of conducting employment background checks. Background checks are an important component of most hiring practices. According to a national survey of HR professionals, 96% of employers conduct at least one type of background screening.
Top 2 E-Learning Tools Every L&D Professional Needs
As an e-learning professional, there are quite a few tools and technologies that you’ll need to rely on in order to be as efficient and effective as possible. Here are the two most important tools.
Make Room for AI in Your Training Budgets in 2020
Artificial intelligence (AI) is sweeping the nation! So much so that almost half (45%) of U.S. employers say they plan to increase employee training budgets as AI and automation change the nature of some jobs and create opportunities for new ones. On the flip side, however, only 16% of employers say they expect to reduce […]
The Ins and Outs of Challenge-Based Learning
Many organizations like Boeing and Apple already rely on challenge-based learning to train and develop their workforces. And with the steady pace of advanced technological innovation and automation in the workplace, other organizations are also beginning to implement this type of learning for their employees.
Why Employee Engagement Matters and How Employers Should Foster It
Today’s competitive job market means that it’s more challenging than ever for employers to attract and retain top talent. Although acquisition is top of mind for employers, retention should be, as well.