Training

Lawsuit-proof protection: Support your harassment policy with robust training program

12/22/2016

Employers that have a solid anti-harassment policy and make sure employees understand it are far less likely to lose a sexual harassment lawsuit than those who don’t.

You must pay employees for almost all training time

10/20/2016

Most training is designed to help employees perform their jobs better. Almost always, that means training time is paid time.

Snapshot: How important is training and development to success at work?

10/18/2016

The vast majority of American workers believe their future job success depends on learning new skills and taking advantage of training opportunities.

4 ways to get your employees excited about training

09/12/2016

Your employees likely fall into one of three groups when it comes to training: vacationers, prisoners or willing learners. How can you convert your vacationers and prisoners into willing learners?

Federal job training program sends $49 million to Texas

07/06/2016

Federal money to assist Texas workers who have been displaced by global trade hit over $49 million in 2015, the DOL has announced.

Who is most likely to receive training?

04/20/2016

Government employees, educators and nonprofit workers are far more likely to have experienced workplace training in the last year.

The workplace case for providing anti-bullying training

01/12/2016

No state has passed a law that outright bans bullying at work, and only one has come close. Yet don’t let that stop you from forging ahead with your own anti-bullying program.

HRCI introduces credential for new HR practitioners

01/12/2016

The HR Certification Institute has launched a new credential for practitioners who are just beginning their HR careers: the Associate Professional in Human Resources certification.

Working well with your fellow team leaders

09/19/2015

Without good peer relationships, it’s very difficult to coordinate projects or work cooperatively across team lines. Here’s some expert insight into strengthening yours.

Why you must track participation in training

09/10/2015

In many workplaces, promotions partly depend on completing training sessions or otherwise showing efforts to improve and grow. But some employees won’t make the effort. Of course, that doesn’t mean they won’t sue over missed promotions. That’s why you should be prepared to show which employees took advantage of training opportunities and which employees didn’t.