Factors in Classifying Contractors vs. Employees
In a previous post, we discussed the challenges rideshare company Lyft is preparing for based on its designation of drivers as independent contractors as opposed to employees.
Tag: Training
What to Do if You Hate Your Colleagues
While some companies advertise their amazing, collegial, friendly workplaces, it’s fairly rare that everyone in an office becomes great friends—or even gets along well most of the time.
5 Best Practices for Training the World’s Future Leaders
Generation Z (those born roughly between 1995 and 2015) and Millennials (those born roughly between 1981 and 1994) are set to become the world’s future leaders … and, soon. As you train them, keep this in mind, as well as the five best practices for training them that are mentioned below.
Keeping Learners Engaged During Live Training Sessions
Did you know that around $160 billion is wasted annually on ineffective training inside the workplace? In fact, studies show that only about 10% of workplace training is effective. And this is primarily the case because training sessions aren’t very engaging.
Are Remote Workers Costing You Your Business?
As businesses continue to adapt to and change with the times, one working arrangement is standing out among workers and employers: remote work. This popular way to work has many benefits for both parties involved, but it also comes with risks.
5 Cross-Training Lessons from Disney
Disney has very strategic reasons for cross-training its employees, but the practice could apply to any organization looking to improve its workplace culture.
Strategies to Improve Internal Reporting
As we’ve previously discussed, many organizations waste a substantial amount of time on reporting.
How to Decide If You Can Get Rid of Some Internal Reports
We’ve previously discussed the fact that a great deal of time is often wasted with superfluous and often unread reports. Many times, these reports are implemented at a point in time when they are legitimately needed; however, the reports may have been poorly created, or their usefulness may have waned or disappeared altogether.
Four Strategies for Enhancing Your Mentorship Program
Mentorship programs can motivate your employees, develop their leadership skills, and improve productivity. But setting up an effective mentorship program isn’t always easy.
Online Training and Information for a Mobile Workforce
Do you believe the best employee learning occurs while on the job and within the context of the work? There are well-tested steps to follow for rolling out a training solution for a large, mobile workforce.