Whether handled by supervisors and managers or assigned to a centralized human resources (HR) department, hiring decisions are among the most important decisions made in any organization.
Affirmative Action Plans: Does Your Company Need One?
So who needs an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP)? We spoke with Doug Brown, President of Alexander & Bryce, to find out what the requirements, guidelines, and timeframe is when getting involved with an AAP.
An Introduction to Behavior Based Interviewing
Companies today are looking for a candidate who not only fits the description of a position based on their experience but will also make an impact with their personality and responsive skills.
3 Women’s Wellness Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle
Stress, the environment and eating right are all factors when it comes to women leading a healthy lifestyle at the workplace. Here are some pointers on how organizations can insure a healthy lifestyle for women.
Common Barriers to Excellent Communication Skills
Common reasons communication breaks down in the workplace
When training and working with leadership groups, ERC often asks our groups if they can tell us the difference between talking to other people and talking with other people.
Employee Engagement and Women in the Workplace
This is the second article in a series of articles spotlighting women for Women’s History Month.
Free Printable Daylight Savings Time Change Poster – Spring 2014
Don’t miss our more current Fall 2014 Time Change Daylight Savings Poster (PDF)!
How to Identify and Deal With Workplace Bullying
The Workplace Institute in 2014 reports that 35% of the U.S. workforce is being bullied at work. Interestingly, bullying is four times more common than either sexual harassment or racial discrimination on the job. The primary reason workplace bullying is so common is that bullying is not yet illegal. The impact of bullying to a business is costly.
Complete Guide to Training & Development
Training and development is an essential function of most organization nowadays. Strategically investing in employees’ training and development, nurturing their talents, and building their skill sets helps organizations achieve their desired results, enhances their culture, and assists leaders in better managing talent. Most organizations can’t compete effectively without providing training and development.
How Top Companies Approach Training & Development
To get the best, grow the best and keep the best employees in today’s global economy, employers must invest in their best. Of course, investing in your employees can mean practically anything, from compensation to luncheons; but let’s take a look at what making an investment means in the context of training & development.
Leader Development: A Growing Concern and Priority for Employers
Leadership development is among employer’s top priorities and concerns in the workplace today. A 2013 survey conducted by The Conference Board and Right Management concluded that organizations are expected to spend 37% more on leadership development in 2014.
6 Tools to Develop Employees’ Careers
It’s the end of the year and a common time for employers to have discussions with their employees regarding career development as part of the performance review process, or in preparation for the upcoming year.
