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Diversity in the Workplace, Part II – Implementation

Written on 24 Feb, 2011 at 14:40

In Part II, we discuss the various methods suggested by studies and employers to implement diversity in the workplace.... (Continue reading)

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 states... (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. Chances... (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... (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 360 degree feedback... (Continue reading)

Staying Current in HR: Check Out These (Mostly) Free Webinars!

Written on 28 Jun, 2006 at 10:50

Want to keep up with the field of HR? Thanks to webinar capability, you can learn a lot, and many of these webinars are free! Where can you find these webinars listed? One great place is: Related Reading: Lab Manual... (Continue reading)

Fundamentals of Being a Good Trainer/Presenter

Written on 26 Jun, 2006 at 8:31

I’m always on the prowl for new insights into workplace training/presenting. Who isn’t? One can always improve on one’s training and presenting skills. Recently, I found a blog that listed the 10 attributes of an effective trainer. I like what... (Continue reading)

How NOT To Do Employee Training: Spanking Trainees

Written on 27 Apr, 2006 at 7:44

An employee is suing her previous employer for discrimination, assault, battery, and infliction of emotional distress for her experiences during a highly unorthodox training session. It seems really obvious to me that these training practices probably would cause more problems... (Continue reading)

Does Your Organization Pass Muster on Ethical Standards?

Written on 20 Feb, 2006 at 18:37

Lots of talk these days about ethics in the workplace, so it’s not surprising that there are are a number of websites and surveys devoted to ethics in the workplace. I found one interesting website on ethics, the Ethics Resource... (Continue reading)

More on Emotional Intelligence

Written on 31 Jan, 2006 at 11:09

Thanks, Michael, for raising the topic of emotional intelligence. I decided to do some quick research to pull up a few more resources on emotional intelligence in the workplace to share with our readers A quick Google search yielded some... (Continue reading)

What’s Your Learning Style?

Written on 14 Dec, 2005 at 11:26

This blog doesn't cover training and development very often, but this posting addresses an interesting topic in T&d: Learning style. Here's how to determine your learning style; this may help you or others in your company the best way for... (Continue reading)

HR/Employment Blogosphere Update for October 1-26, 2005

Written on 26 Oct, 2005 at 16:44

I’ve been so busy switching to the new format and keeping up with the “Our Recent Reading” page that I’ve neglected to do this update for over a month. (New readers: I had been doing it weekly, publishing on Monday,... (Continue reading)

Look Before You Learn: Evaluating OnLine MBA Programs

Written on 22 Sep, 2005 at 11:49

Yesterday, the Wall Street Journal published a provocative article on how part-time, executive, and online MBA programs are viewed by corporate recruiters. And the results are interesting, important, and relevant, particularly if you are thinking of entering one of those... (Continue reading)