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Humor & Gore in Safety Training Videos — Effective?

Written on 2 Dec, 2007 at 17:19

In many areas of employment law, training of supervisors and/or employees is recommended, and potentially very useful in preventing and defending employment lawsuits, but not, strictly speaking, legally mandated. Harassment is a prime example (except for in a few... (Continue reading)

Labor Dept. Training Disabled Vets in IT Work

Written on 23 Sep, 2007 at 22:43

Suitable employment opportunities are among the many needs of our disabled vets returning from service in Iraq and Afghanistan. With a focus on the number of dead, it is easy to lose sight of the much larger number of wounded.... (Continue reading)

New Study Blames “Bad Bosses” on Lack of Training

Written on 12 Sep, 2007 at 23:49

Today’s post is courtesy of i4cp, Inc. (Institute for Corporate Productivity, formerly the Human Resource Institute) Almost everyone has a “bad boss” story, but a new survey conducted by i4cp suggests that “bad bosses” may not be to blame.... (Continue reading)

It Takes a Village – Career Development Coaching and Mentoring Programs on the Rise

Written on 19 Jul, 2007 at 10:54

This post about career development programs is courtesy of Kevin Oakes, CEO of i4cp.com. Career development programs are on the rise, and many companies train from within. When it comes to career development, many companies have an “it takes a village” mindset. According to a... (Continue reading)

Pros and Cons of 360 Degree Feedback

Written on 1 Aug, 2006 at 13:30

Susan M. Heathfield, the About.com Guide to Human Resources, takes on the subject of 360-degree feedback, providing a balanced overview of the topic and clear and concise bullet points on the pros and cons. Susan’s definition of the term “360-degree feedback”: “A... (Continue reading)

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