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Worried about a new hire? ‘Salvage operation’ tips

01/25/2023
Despite a thorough hiring process, even promising candidates can develop performance issues once on the job. Now, several weeks in, you’re noticing concerning patterns that weren’t evident during interviews. Before making a hasty decision in either direction, it’s time for a structured approach to evaluate whether this employee can become a valuable team member or if it’s best to part ways.

How to develop an effective workplace training program

01/13/2023
Employee retention has been a significant challenge for many businesses in recent years, and that trend is not likely to slow down too much in 2023. Leaders looking to improve employee retention in the new year may be pleased to learn that a recent study by Emergn found that workplace training can act as a valuable retention tool.

Can racial equity training create a hostile work environment?

12/15/2022
A former employee of Seattle’s Human Services Department is suing the city in federal court, claiming a program by the city’s Office for Civil Rights created a hostile work environment for him, as he is white.

New Year’s resolutions for employees hungry to learn

12/13/2022
New Year’s resolutions for many HR staffers can be summed up in three words: Training, training and training.

HR pros want threat management training

10/26/2022
According to a new study, 75% said that due to failing to notify their department in advance, violence occurred when an employee was furloughed or fired. This is why almost all human resources executives say behavioral threat assessment or threat management training is essential for their job.

DEI training doesn’t have to break the bank

09/22/2022
In many cases, smaller companies can create their own instructions in their employee handbooks or group sessions.

Judge: Florida’s ‘anti-woke’ law can’t limit DEI training

08/30/2022
A federal judge has blocked Florida from enforcing part of a new state law that aimed to limit workplace anti-discrimination training.

DOL offers online training on prevailing-wage compliance

08/16/2022
Complying with prevailing-wage regulations can be tricky. To make it easier, the DOL’s Wage and Hour Division is conducting two free online seminars.

Prepare to comply with ‘anti-woke’ restrictions

07/13/2022
Some states are planning to or have already banned training programs that they believe cast blame (and shame) on some workers while portraying other workers as victims.

Training is key to retention, especially for people of color

07/05/2022
Fifty-eight percent of employees surveyed said they are likely to leave their company unless they receive training and education opportunities to develop new skills, stay up to date on current trends and drive career advancement. This likelihood to leave holds especially true among people of color.