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Corporate Training—What Could Go Wrong?

Today’s Advisor offers 9 mistakes trainers make—often without realizing the ramifications—from attorney Philippe Weiss. Weiss is director of Seyfarth Shaw at Work, a legal compliance training company associated with the Seyfarth Shaw law firm. His remarks were earlier presented in our sister publication, the HR Daily Advisor.

Nine Sins Trainers Make

Great training does great things for your organization; however, poor training can have a great negative effect. In today’s Advisor, attorney Philippe Weiss shares nine sins of trainers—things he thinks may go wrong in your training sessions.

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Will Your Training Hold Up in Court?

Training is often an important part of the defense in lawsuits.  But beware. EEOC and the courts are expecting more than just the simple act of training, says Attorney Philippe Weiss.  They are interested in the quality of the training—and the trainer—as well.

ADA Accommodation Is Tricky, But Litigation Is Trickier

Postol, who is a partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Seyfarth Shaw, LLP, offered his ADA tips at SHRM’s Employment Law and Legislative Conference, held recently in Washington, D.C. What Defenses Are Left Employers still have some cards to play in the ADA game. Postol suggest employers take note of the following: 1. Employer […]

Train Your Trainers Not To Make These Mistakes

Weiss is director of Seyfarth Shaw at Work, a legal compliance training company associated with the Seyfarth Shaw law firm. His remarks originally appeared in our sister publication, the HR Manager’s Legal Reporter. What Can Go Wrong Weiss suggested that trainers check to be sure they avoid the following common problems: Training from the Bottom […]

Are Your Trainers Well Trained?

Weiss is director of Seyfarth Shaw at Work, a legal compliance training company associated with the Seyfarth Shaw law firm. He says that courts (and opposing attorneys) will explore such things as the content of the training course, how much money is spent on training, and the trainer’s background and competency. His remarks originally appeared […]