Communication, Development & Evaluation
March 4, 2022
Via: HR HeroEmployees often bemoan the symptoms of poor communication with their superiors. This might include feeling like they aren’t getting the recognition for their good deeds or are getting blamed for things beyond their control. Or it might include feeling like […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee development
February 17, 2022
Via: HR HeroThe challenges of the Great Resignation are certainly not lost on employers, few of which expect any kind of turnaround in the near future. According to a new survey by Willis Towers Watson (WTW), 83% of employers expect to have […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee development
February 16, 2022
Via: HR HeroAnyone who’s worked in an office has likely been hindered by frustrating technical challenges. Connectivity issues, forgotten passwords, or frozen computers always seem to pop up frequently when work is particularly abundant or when deadlines are fast approaching. Even on […]
Communication, Development & Evaluation
January 24, 2022
Via: HR HeroSince the pandemic first began, anxiety and stress levels have skyrocketed across the nation. It’s been a struggle for many people who have had to deal with job losses, social dislocation, and the deaths of loved ones. Worse yet, it’s […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee development
November 5, 2021
Via: HR HeroThe COVID-19 outbreak has affected almost every area of our pre-pandemic “normal” lives including more telework, a surging demand for toilet paper, and a shrinking workforce, just to name a few. Almost no industry has been spared when it comes […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee development
October 21, 2021
Via: HR HeroFrom a young age, we’re taught that one of the best ways, if not the best way, to get ahead is simply to work hard. Hard work pays off. Much effort yields much prosperity. And to a certain point, this […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee development
October 14, 2021
Via: HR HeroMost employers are equipped to respond to employee allegations of harassment by coworkers or managers. There are added levels of difficulty, however, when they complain about harassment by a customer, contractor, or other visitor to the business. A federal court […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee development
July 23, 2021
Via: HR HeroEmployees often feel overwhelmed when faced with a multitude of tasks. It can feel as though there isn’t enough time or opportunity to focus on one thing at a time when check-ins and competing deadlines are coming in from all […]
Communication, Development & Evaluation
June 14, 2021
Via: HR HeroThere are many benefits to e-mail communication over real-time, spoken communication. For one, because the conversation is in writing, there’s a record of what was said, which can be useful both for recollection and to settle any disputes about what […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee development, Research, Software
February 8, 2021
Via: HR HeroWith COVID-19 upending nearly every aspect of the way we work, many companies spent the greater part of last year trying to find the best way to stay productive while ensuring employees’ and customers’ safety. For many, this meant taking […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee development
November 18, 2020
Via: HR HeroMonths into the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of employees are still working remotely, with no immediate end in sight. Some major employers like Microsoft, Target, and Deloitte have extended their remote work policies to mid-2021 or announced plans to maintain them […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee development
September 18, 2020
Via: HR HeroThe topic of this post may seem so fundamental and obvious that it needs no explanation. But unfortunately, for many organizations, communication is often sorely lacking, including communication on something as seemingly basic as deadlines. Here, we take a look […]
July 1, 2020
Via: HR HeroThe global response to George Floyd’s tragic and shocking death and other recent acts of injustice (including those involving Ahmaud Arbery, Christian Cooper, Breonna Taylor, and Nina Pop, among others) and the ensuing protests and riots amid the COVID-19 economic […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee development
April 23, 2020
Via: HR HeroThose reading this blog certainly understand the importance of employee training and development. That’s the reason they are visiting this page in the first place. Indeed, most companies and employees generally understand that training is important. But it’s that “generally” […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee development
April 10, 2020
Via: HR HeroCompanies worldwide spend huge sums of money on training and developing employees. In the United States alone, companies spent over $83 billion on employee training in 2019. Employee training has numerous benefits for companies, which include: Greater productivity Reduced safety, […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee development
March 27, 2020
Via: HR HeroDo you learn visually? Or are you better with hearing something explained in depth and then trying it? Or would you rather just figure out how to do something new through trial and error? Or perhaps you’d like to read […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee development, Employee retention
March 27, 2020
Via: HR HeroLong-tenured staff are a benefit to any organization. They possess knowledge of and experience in not just the industry but also the specific company they work for. They can serve as mentors and teachers to new hires and serve as […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee development
January 28, 2020
Via: HR HeroCompany gatherings and office parties are often the subject of criticism and skepticism. On the one hand, there is a potential risk, and many employers express reservations over the potential for unprofessional behavior and potential legal or reputational impacts, especially […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee development
December 16, 2019
Via: HR HeroOne of the most fundamental conflicts in the world of employee training is the balance between cost and effectiveness. While companies certainly want to implement successful training programs that will reliably and effectively impart essential knowledge and skills to employees, […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee development
November 27, 2019
Via: HR HeroDeveloping a training program and the associated materials can be a tedious task. And it’s tempting for efficiency-minded training staff to avoid doing unnecessary work by recycling those materials year after year. While it probably doesn’t make sense to completely […]