News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
2024 is in full swing and it’s worth taking a moment to consider the themes shaping companies’ decision-making. It’s probably also prudent to think about what needs updating in our employee handbooks. Here are some high-level observations on the trends we are observing in workplaces and making their way into employee handbooks. Trend 1: Adapting […]
Why Social Learning Is Essential for Growth in 2024 The world is on the brink of a skills crisis, with an anticipated $8.5 trillion in lost productivity by 2030, according to Korn Ferry. This should come as no shock, as the analytics firm predicts that roughly 85 million jobs will be unfilled because there simply […]
Feel like you’re a job hopper? You’re not alone! Switching fields is, according to today’s guest, about to become the reality for most of us. Joining me in HRchat episode 516 is education and workforce strategist Dr. Michelle Weise. Michelle is the author of Long-Life Learning: Preparing for Jobs that Don’t Even Exist Yet. Her […]
The Benefits to Employees of Microlearning and Knowledge Reinforcement In HRchat episode 479, I’m joined by Jason Mundy, VP of Marketing at Qstream, the leading enterprise microlearning and knowledge reinforcement solution proven by science and in practice to boost learner performance. Questions For Jason Include: What is microlearning? Based on the findings from the 2022 Workplace […]
In the latest episode of the HRchat podcast, we discuss powerful ways to connect people strategy with business strategy. Listen too as we talk about ways that neuro-learning is beneficial in developing desired employee skills and behaviors. My guest today is Nicole Morris, PsyD., Executive Consultant at The Vaya Group. With 15+ years of leadership development […]
As an HR professional, I always have a curious mindset and learning aptitude and to learn from the best. It is always pleasing to speak with Dr. Dave Ulrich on topics of leadership, HR Transformation, HR Analytics, Learning and Development, and recent HR trends. I interviewed Dr. Ulrich 3 times now on my YouTube Channel. […]
The modern business world is incredibly fast-paced and ever more demanding for our limited time. There is more to do in a day than seems possible to manage. It can feel overwhelming to look at your work and imagine how everything comes together. The solution is to introduce efficiency through company organization. Creating well-organized workspace […]
One of the big complaints that entry-level candidates have about finding a job is that employers always want someone with at least two years of job experience. They wonder how they are supposed to gain two years of experience if no one will hire them. On the other end of the career spectrum, mature workers have […]
Ensuring that you train employees well is critical to your small business operations. To get better results in service and productivity, training employees in crucial skills is a sound investment that too many business leaders fail to appreciate. Some executives or HR managers seem to feel that the time and costs of training aren’t justified. […]
Recently, we got the chance to interview one of the incredible speakers of the Chief Learning Officer Exchange Canada, happening this July 23-25, in Toronto. In her role as the VP of Talent & Culture of Loblaw, Fran Hansen is responsible for the design, development and implementation of all strategies, programs and policies relating to […]