Strategies for Using Knowledge Tests in the Promotion Process
In a previous post, we discussed the challenge many companies face when it comes to employees’ retaining information conveyed in training sessions.
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What Is Learning Fatigue, and Why Should HR Care?
Although many organizations struggle with giving employees enough opportunities for learning and development, there are problems on the other side of the coin, as well.
Cut Time to Hire and Increase Candidate Quality with the Top 2018 Hiring Trends
Remarkably, companies with hiring times of less than a week are looking to trim down their time to hire even further.
Escalator Principle: Are Returning Servicemembers Entitled to Bonuses?
Applying the escalator principle is reasonably simple when job advancement is strictly a matter of seniority. But how is it applied when advancement depends on additional training and passing qualifying tests?
New Florida Law Allows Random Drug Testing of State Employees
by G. Thomas Harper Governor Rick Scott has signed into law controversial House Bill (HB) 1205, which will change the way state employers deal with drug testing their employees. What follows is a quick update on how HB 1205 will affect employers when it goes into effect at the beginning of July. In addition to […]
How to Screen Job Applicants and Avoid Liability
Q: I own and operate a business in which physically demanding work is part of the employees’ daily activities. I recently hired several employees who I thought were qualified for the job. However, I quickly learned that they weren’t in good enough health to do what was required of them. This is causing a lot […]