Companies are rapidly hiring professional workers while workforce drug test positivity rises sharply. Have we reached a tipping point?
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On-the-job training (OJT) can the gold standard of training, as many workers learn better by doing. But OJT can be dangerous if an unqualified person is teaching others. Bad habits and non-standardized training can pass from person to person quickly. Download this eBook for an easy read on how...
Get to know the Work Opportunity Tax Credit's Target Groups. WOTC is a Federal tax credit available to employers that hire individuals from targeted groups who have consistently faced significant barriers to employment.
In today’s business world, diversity, inclusion, and equity must be a part of a company’s mission. While organizations are developing diversity and inclusion initiatives at different paces, these initiatives are increasingly becoming embedded into organizations as a core business goal. In the...
401k cybersecurity risk assessment is no
longer a task that can be put-off. Consequently, a plan sponsor’s fiduciary duty
encompasses 401k cybersecurity risk assessment. Managing 401k cybersecurity
risk is a required part of a plan sponsor’s fiduciary task-list. Unfortunately, The
Employee...
2021 may be the most critical year in decades for organizations to update their employment policies. Businesses need to account for novel issues like (1) COVID-19, (2) vaccines, and (3) a workforce that is more remote, mobile, and diverse.
The pressure to reduce global mobility services and relocation program costs began before the current pandemic, but Covid-19 is certainly accelerating that process. As we slowly return to normalcy, companies will want to consider how they can preserve some of these cost savings while still...
As an HR professional, you probably know that hiring has changed dramatically in the last decade. Today’s job market is candidate-centric. Top talent has higher standards and expectations than ever. While this environment generates better workplaces, more skilled candidates and many other...
With the infamous 2020 in the rearview mirror — hopefully along with the unprecedented challenges that accompanied it — HR professionals are hoping for a less chaotic year. One of the side benefits of the tumultuous year was the impressive way we adapted to policy changes and communicated those...
The remote work experiment forced upon us
by COVID-19 has been viewed by most as a
success. But this has raised HR policy questions
about WFH (Work-From-Home) and, taking
a step further, working where you want to live
versus living close to the work office. The value
of...
Most business leaders agree that learning and development programs are essential to up-skilling their staff and improving the organization. But even the self-reported success rates of these L&D programs often fall short. Creating successful and sustainable learning programs means adhering to...
Let’s face it, no one likes to feel pressured or bombarded by sales reps, myself included. Although, I think we can all admit that just because one person was rude, pushy, or even just a bit odd; It does not mean everyone is.
These are the most common responses I hear when someone finds out I...
As an HR professional, you know that managing compensation using spreadsheets is a huge administrative burden. However, using spreadsheets comes with other risks and downsides that impact the whole organization. This article may help you convince your stakeholders it's time for a change.
A worldwide pandemic has forced businesses, schools, nonprofits and entire industries to rethink how they function. Boundary lines between work and home have blurred. Employees of every level are confronting changes to working conditions, communication protocols, and personal family dynamics....
Using a third-party service can be a smart business decision to free up internal resources and increase efficiencies. However, it’s critical for businesses to understand the effectiveness of these services. In this case, the client wanted HDMS to evaluate the impact and value of the diabetes...
Hiring is expensive and time-consuming. But making the wrong decision uses even more resources and the effects go beyond your budget. A poor choice leads to a drop in workforce morale, lost productivity, and potential reputation damage.
The facts are clear; you need the right people for the...
Around 1/5 of adults have stated that they faced sexual harassment while at work. Sexual harassment is something that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission takes very seriously.
“If a tree falls in a forest and no one is there to hear it…does it make a sound?” We’ve all heard this before. Now ponder a similar thought experiment: “If your company provides amazing employee benefits, and no one is there to tell you what they are, will they be amazing?”
For the past few months, global economies have been roiled by the COVID-19 shutdown imposed on employee productivity and business operations – both as a result of offices being closed as well as supply chains interrupted. The impact has extended to cash flow, with cash collections a major...
