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Tag: Employee Training


Communication, Development & Evaluation

The Art of Reporting Up

March 4, 2022

Via: HR Hero

Employees 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

Multi-Skilling During the Great Resignation

February 17, 2022

Via: HR Hero

The 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

Training on Basic IT Skills

February 16, 2022

Via: HR Hero

Anyone 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

How Employees Can Integrate Mindfulness at Work and Its impact to Chronic Pain

January 24, 2022

Via: HR Hero

Since 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

Tips for Training Employees Against Cyberattacks

November 5, 2021

Via: HR Hero

The 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

Why Hard Work Alone Isn’t Always Enough to Get Ahead

October 21, 2021

Via: HR Hero

From 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

Tips to Limit Risk of Employee Harassment by Customers

October 14, 2021

Via: HR Hero

Most 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

The Emotional Benefits of a To-Do List

July 23, 2021

Via: HR Hero

Employees 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

Using an ‘Ultimatum’ to Prevent E-Mail Inaction

June 14, 2021

Via: HR Hero

There 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

Could VR Help You Bring Employee Training into the Modern Age?

February 8, 2021

Via: HR Hero

With 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

How Companies Are Using AR and VR for Remote Training

November 18, 2020

Via: HR Hero

Months 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

Employee Training: Providing Clarity on Deadlines

September 18, 2020

Via: HR Hero

The 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 […]


Workplace wellness

Guidance for Employers Responding to Racial Unrest

July 1, 2020

Via: HR Hero

The 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

Aligning Employee Training with Company Objectives

April 23, 2020

Via: HR Hero

Those 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

Arizona Training Program Illustrates Appreciation for T&D

April 10, 2020

Via: HR Hero

Companies 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

Accommodating Differing Learning Styles in Employee Development

March 27, 2020

Via: HR Hero

Do 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

Employee Training as a Retention Strategy

March 27, 2020

Via: HR Hero

Long-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

The Value of Employee Social Events in Training and Onboarding Efforts

January 28, 2020

Via: HR Hero

Company 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

The Shortcomings of Video Training

December 16, 2019

Via: HR Hero

One 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

Reviewing Your Training

November 27, 2019

Via: HR Hero

Developing 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 […]