Why it pays to be polite to AI
Employee adoption and appreciation of AI improves when they speak to the tech as they would a coworker, research shows.
Training
Manager training strengthens mental health benefits
Workplace mental health support works best when leaders know how to respond. Use manager training to make support easier to find, trust, use and refine.
How to modernize code of conduct training
Half of Gen Z has struggled in the face of an ethical issue at work. An updated training program can help.
Benefits Think Consider these onboarding tips for remote and hybrid companies
Businesses could schedule a board game night during off-hours or invite the team to drinks once the work week is over.
Biljana Rakic
CAKE.com
Best New Employee Onboarding Software for HR in 2024
Full-scale employee onboarding software is essential to the modern recruitment process. It's a great way to get new hires up to speed with organizational standards.
As baby boomers retire, don’t let their knowledge leave the workforce, too
With millions of baby boomers retiring, employers need to come up with a training plan to pass down their skills.
Benefits Think The soft and hard skills every HR and benefits pro needs
Having the right combination of competencies keeps us focused, organized and committed to innovation, collaboration and data mining.
Biljana Rakic
CAKE.com
At JPMorgan, tuition-free education benefits helped this working mom advance her career
JPMorgan Chase feedback analyst Keisha Owens talks about how access to free education has promoted professional and personal growth.
Benefits Think ‘The Great Reskilling’ is the next chapter in today’s ongoing employment saga
Over one billion people will need to be reskilled or upskilled by 2030 to meet tomorrow's labor needs.
Nathan Robinson
Gemba
Passive aggression in the workplace: How soft skills can overcome problematic behavior
A survey by Go1 finds 69% of employees say passive aggression is a serious problem in the workplace, and they need employer support to solve it.
Benefits Think How soft skills can future-proof your business and help you win the war for talent
The C-suite may have many individuals, and the trick is to look at the group collectively to see if they, combined, can communicate effectively and are humble listeners.
Jenn McCabe
Armanino
Benefits Think Upskilling is the answer for a tight labor market
Targeted upskilling delivered with precision can not only save money — they build company loyalty and efficiently deliver crucial skills to unlock business agility.
Leo Goncalves
University of Phoenix
Ask an Adviser: What can we do to avoid the pitfalls of DEI initiatives?
Businesses benefit when they create a culture that embraces opposing views, involving middle management and board members in crafting DEI strategies.
Benefits Think It’s time for companies to ‘walk the walk’ when it comes to diversity and inclusion training
Organizations can make a profound impact on company culture and employees’ lives by going the extra step and providing 1:1 coaching.
Ravi Swaminathan
TaskHuman
Benefits Think Want to retain employees? Teach them to be leaders
Employees today want more than a paycheck and a time stamp. They want to feel valued, engaged, and able to learn new skills and take on greater responsibility. What they need is a pathway to become leaders.
Bronson Ledbetter
University of Phoenix
Recent graduates aren’t feeling supported in their new roles
Nearly two million Americans graduated and entered the labor force in 2021, but found that their companies lacked specific training for them.
Work from home and train from home: employees still want upskilling programs in the remote workplace
Training programs show employees the organization cares enough about them to invest in their future.
Benefits Think How to find an oasis of qualified candidates in a hiring desert
Employers need to rethink their hiring strategies if they want to be competitive and attract new hires.
Chelsea Cloak
Vaco
How to prevent ageism from impacting your hybrid workforce
Workers of all ages are grappling with age disrimination, but changes to your company’s learning and development strategies can level the playing field.
How AARP is getting older employees back to work
Older employees should be given the same reskilling and upskilling training as younger workers to help them stay in the workforce and continue their career growth.
