Tag: Leadership Library

Use Training To Keep Employees Engaged

By Heather Hunt Dec 13, 2012 Talent

Updated: Dec 13, 2012

Headquartered in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Hamilton Sundstrand (www.hamiltonsundstrand.com) is among the world’s largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and industrial products. A subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (www.utc.com), the company designs, manufactures, and services aerospace systems and provides integrated system solutions for commercial, corporate, and military aircraft. In addition, Hamilton Sundstrand is a major supplier […]

How One Company Trains Its Managers

By Heather Hunt Nov 29, 2012 Talent

Updated: Nov 29, 2012

Dominium (www.dominiumapartments.com), an apartment community management and development firm, has been running Dominion University for several years. A key program offered through Dominium University is Community Manager Continuing Education, which is similar to the orientation course, but geared toward upper-level, advanced supervisors as a refresher course, she says. Dominium University also features other classes that […]

How Involved Are Your Managers in Your Training Program?

By Heather Hunt Nov 28, 2012 Talent

Updated: Nov 28, 2012

Dominium (www.dominiumapartments.com), an apartment community management and development firm, introduced Dominium University several years ago, says Tanya Adair, vice president of Human Resources and Administration. In some cases, outside vendors provide training, such as courses on tax credit compliance, Microsoft® Outlook or Excel. However, most classes are led by seasoned Dominium managers, many of whom […]

Train Managers to Balance Employer/Employee Needs With Communication

By Heather Hunt Nov 20, 2012 Talent

Updated: Nov 20, 2012

The information in today’s Advisor is from BLR’s 10-Minute HR Trainer session entitled "Balancing Employer and Employee Needs." Anticipate Employee Needs and Concerns Communication is key to striking the right balance employer and employee needs. Train managers and/or supervisors to convey employee needs and concerns to employers. Here’s how managers can stay in touch with […]

Are Your Managers Trained to Balance Employer and Employee Needs?

By Heather Hunt Nov 15, 2012 Talent

Updated: Nov 15, 2012

The information in today’s Advisor is from BLR’s 10-Minute HR Trainer session entitled "Balancing Employer and Employee Needs." Present Employer Needs and Expectations to Employees On one side of the employer/employee balance is the task of conveying employer needs and expectations to employees. Train managers to: Know and understand what the organization wants from supervisors […]

How One Company Is Maintaining Training Excellence in a Down Economy

By Heather Hunt Nov 8, 2012 Talent

Updated: Nov 8, 2012

To recap the situation: Like many other companies, the economic downturn forced Heavy Construction Systems Specialists Inc. (HCSS) to reduce its employee development budget over the last few years. But unlike some other companies, the Sugar Land, Texas, company was able to cut expenses without sacrificing learning for its 100+ employees. Unique Orientation Experience In […]

Train Managers to Avoid Rookie Hiring Mistakes?

By Heather Hunt Oct 30, 2012 Talent

Updated: Oct 30, 2012

If you have not identified your critical needs, and how to screen for them, you’ll fail, says Susan M. Heathfield, blogging about hiring mistakes on About.com. Here are two more of her mistakes managers make. 7. Failure to Differentiate the Critical Job Skills Everyone has a wish list for their ideal candidate, but you must […]

Are Your Managers Making Rookie Hiring Mistakes?

By Heather Hunt Oct 24, 2012 Talent

Updated: Oct 24, 2012

Bad hires sap time, training resources, and emotional energy, says Susan M. Heathfield, blogging on About.com. Here are her top eight “rookie” mistakes (often made by experienced pros as well). 1. Failure to Prescreen Candidates Prescreening applicants is a must, Heathfield says. A half-hour phone call saves hours of your time and other interviewers’ time, […]

Leadership Training Creates Competitive Advantage, Career Paths

By Heather Hunt Oct 23, 2012 Talent

Updated: Oct 23, 2012

The company’s CEO believes that, ideally, Convergys “leaders should spend 50 percent of their time coaching employees for performance,” Handy says. Consistent with that philosophy, the company piloted a third leadership program this spring. The day-long Leader as Coach program is geared toward managers at the director level and above. If you are looking for […]

Is Your Training Sufficient for Your Employees' Career Needs?

By Heather Hunt Oct 18, 2012 Talent

Updated: Oct 18, 2012

While 77 percent of survey respondents indicated that training should be a joint responsibility between employer and employee, more than 33 percent said the current training they receive from their employer is not sufficient to meet their career needs in the future, according to the survey by Kelly Services (www.kellyservices.com), a global workforce solutions firm. […]