HOW EMPLOYERS CAN ADDRESS A SKILLS GAP
No employer can escape the onslaught of technology in the workplace. Whether it is incumbent in a manufacturing process, inherent in communication, or pertinent to marketing initiatives, technology’s...
View ArticleWHY YOU SHOULD CARE ABOUT OBAMACARE
If you have had the vague sense that health care costs have dug deeper into your pocketbook over the last few years, you can put those feelings to facts. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act...
View ArticleWHAT DOES OBAMACARE MEAN FOR 2013?
Last week, we discussed the implementation of ObamaCare and asked whether the president had achieved his objectives with the law. One thing for certain is that a second term ensures that ObamaCare will...
View ArticleWHAT DOES OBAMACARE MEAN TO EMPLOYERS, JOBS AND INCOME?
Some policy experts argue that the fallout from ObamaCare will neither firmly contain spiraling health care costs nor evoke a deeper financial mess. John Holahan of the Urban Institute, a research...
View ArticleTesting New Applicants Saves Money, Time, and Stress
Testing Applicants Fits the Right Person to the Right Job Reading a resume and finding the perfect person for the job can be nerve-racking. The employment pool is full of qualified applicants—on paper....
View ArticleAptitude or Attitude?
What to look for in testing results Testing is a great idea…if you know what to look for in the testing results. It’s so easy to look at score results and think the highest numbers win. But in...
View ArticleAre There Simple Standards in Testing?
Are there simple standards in testing for job placement? Yes! When the standardized test comes from an objective third party, like the Lee Group, the tests can be administered and scored so you can...
View ArticleTest Results-Now What?
If you’re not used to reading in-depth test reports from applicants, they might appear daunting. But a quick glance through the results reveals some very useful information. The Lee Group has experts...
View ArticleWhy Should Your Employees Be Good Speakers?
While every company wants great employees, not every company recognizes the brilliance of employees being trained for public speaking. Leading a committee meeting doesn’t seem that daunting to some but...
View ArticleWhere can your team get great speaker training?
Speaker training is available from Toastmasters International at incredibly affordable costs. One of the best practices for employers is to encourage Toastmaster club participation. Many employers find...
View ArticleSpeaker Training and Leadership Skills for Employees
Training an employee to become a public speaker can pay off by raising brand recognition, outside sales, lifting credibility, marketing benefits, and more. But have you thought of how beneficial a...
View ArticleHow to Protect Employees: Basic Workplace Safety
No one leaves home and expects to have an accident at work. There’s an expectation that the workplace is a safe place to go, a place that provides for family and lifestyle and a vehicle to reach goals....
View ArticleWorkplace Safety Training Programs
Starting from day one with workplace safety training sets an expectation for confidence in both the employee and employer. Orientation is the perfect opportunity to introduce a foundation of trust you...
View ArticleWorkplace Safety and the Fatigued Employee
Fatigue is a major player in workplace accidents. Americans push hard in a workaholic society. While getting ahead, being a driven personality is a great trait for employers, it’s only good if the...
View ArticleWorkplace Safety Improves Job Satisfaction
Rewarding employees for saving their co-workers from injury reinforces the team, recognizes the individual, and adds a touch of heroism to your work force. Reward systems that focus on workplace safety...
View ArticleStrengthening an Employee’s Confidence
Watching an employee falter who you thought would be great in the position isn’t easy. But how do you help them get their confidence in a new or changing position? On the job training (OJT) isn’t just...
View ArticleCommon Skills All Job Seekers Need
Freshly graduated from high school or college? What real world skills does an employee need to enter the workforce? Does it depend on the industry or field of work? Not exactly. There are some basics...
View ArticleWhat Is A Business Coach?
There are a lot of ways to get training, but one fabulous opportunity comes with a business coach. A business coach has not only walked the path but also has been very successful in the field he or she...
View ArticleReplacing an Employee
What happens when an employer must fire or replace someone? You’ve seen it happen. An employee is frazzled, unhappy, and failing in the position you expected he or she would succeed. Sometimes it’s a...
View ArticleWhat Is This New Generation of Entitlement?
A new group of employees is replacing retiring workers. But who are these people and why don’t they respond the same way the outgoing force responds? Is the entire workforce going to be entitled?...
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