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How can I make our training more effective?

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HR Question: We conducted training recently, but it didn’t seem like anyone got anything out of it. What can we do to make the training more effective for our team? HR Answer: There are a number of reasons why training turns out to be ineffective, most of which can be addressed in the planning stages.  […]
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Including AI in Your Succession Planning

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Succession Planning: How Can We Prepare for Exits of Key Employees?

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Conflict Management Strategies To Help Employees Work Together

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With the help of a few good tactics and a great HR partner, it is possible to address conflict in work relationships and help employees find functional strategies for moving forward and working well together.
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What To Do In An Active Shooter Incident

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How Do I Successfully Coach Employees to Improve Performance?

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How Can HR Play a Strategic Role in My Organization?

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Barriers To Effective Training and Development

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Are Evacuation Drills Mandatory to Meet OSHA Training Requirements?

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How To Handle Expired Prescription Drug Use In The Workplace?

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What Are The Top 5 Commonly Missed Records In Employee Personnel Files?

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How to Offer Training & Development for Remote Employees

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How to Re-Energize Your Team Through Training & Development

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How Do I Conduct a Training Needs Analysis?

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How Can Managers Reduce Turnover?

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Are You Ready For These Top HR Trends in 2024?

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As we transition into a new year, the world of Human Resources is poised to undergo several transformative trends that reflect the evolving landscape of work. Some transformations are already at work, such as the continued integration of technology in HR processes, with the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and automation tools. These […]
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Four Ways to Improve New Hire Onboarding and Training

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HR Question: Currently, our onboarding includes completing new hire paperwork, going over our company history and policies, ensuring they have the necessary technology tools, and having them meet with select employees to learn what they need to learn to hit the ground running. What else should we incorporate to improve our new hire onboarding and […]
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5 Key Points To Use Assessments in the Employee Life Cycle

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What is so significant about the term experience? Experience is how we remember life. An experience awakens the senses and, for better or worse, leaves a lasting impression. Often, those impressions are shared with others, especially with the ease of the Internet and social media. Driven by this, organizations today strive to leave a positive […]
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Why Is Harassment Training Important?

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HR Question: Do I really need to provide harassment training? Isn’t having an anti-harassment policy sufficient? HR Answer: While it’s definitely a great place to start, having an anti-harassment policy isn’t enough. It’s crucial to ensure that your entire team is on the same page when it comes to definitions, expectations, and consequences surrounding harassment […]
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What Are The Benefits of Providing a Mentoring Program?

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HR Question: Our team members have been asking for additional development opportunities and a mentoring program has been suggested. What are the benefits of a mentoring program, and how do we implement one? HR Answer: The benefits of having a mentor can be immeasurable. Almost 80% of CEO’s say they had mentors throughout their careers […]
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HR’s Role During An Economic Crisis

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High inflation, rising interest rates, record-low unemployment, and strong consumer spending seem to have economists scratching their heads. In today’s economic uncertainty, HR professionals are preparing to pivot to meet the needs of their organizations should the economy go into recession. HR professionals are no strangers to navigating and leading through turbulent times. Throughout the […]
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How Can You Teach a Manager to be a Good Listener?

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HR Question: I’ve received a couple of complaints about one of our managers because he is quick to jump to conclusions and doesn’t listen well to his team. I want to provide him with some coaching on active listening. Can you offer suggestions on how to teach him to be a good listener? HR Answer: […]
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Employee Training: Online Vs. In-Person

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Question: We are looking at conducting some employee training.  What are the merits of online training or live in-person training? Answer: We’ve been hearing this question a lot as companies struggle with managing their budgets to get the most value for their employee training.  Online learning, also called e-learning, is often seen as being more […]
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Should We Abolish Performance Improvement Plans?

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What is a PIP? A performance improvement plan (or PIP), as defined by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), is a tool utilized specifically to provide employees with an “opportunity to succeed,” rather than lose their job. PIPs provide two important features: first, to provide a timeline for improvement; and second, to create documentation […]
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Delegation – But I Don’t Want to Give Up Control!

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Question: Help! We are having some major issues with our managers delegating. They are either not delegating at all, therefore stressed, or they are delegating the wrong things to the wrong people. What guidance can I offer them? Answer: Delegation can be a tricky thing.  When done right, it helps a manager to be more […]
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Developing Successful Training Programs

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Question: Why does training sometimes not succeed or produce the expected results?  How do I ensure our training programs will be beneficial and successful? Answer: Successful training programs are an essential tool that organizations must have in place to help employees continue to grow and develop.  The type of training (in-house, on the job, out […]
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