Thought Leadership
How 5 Top Companies Keep Employees Happy
Part III – Investing in Employees – We’ve previously discussed how belonging and recognition are important ways that Cisco, Hilton, Wegman’s, Salesforce, and NVIDIA strive to cultivate high levels of employee satisfaction. In this article we’ll discuss another important predictor of employee happiness – investing in employees. Here, we are
Teenage Pregnancy – Part I
The Impact of Childhood Pregnancy on Education-Middle School Students In June 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States officially overturned Roe v. Wade, eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion. States will now have the option to decide whether to restrict or criminalize abortion. While this has a far-reaching
Addiction in the Workplace – Part I
Addiction is a widespread problem, reaching into homes and workplaces across the world, affecting the lives of many people. With employees spending as much as a third of their lives on the job, organizations have an opportunity to make a difference by addressing addiction in the workplace which may lead
The Skills Gap – The Correlation Between Training & the Skills Gap – Part III
You’ve heard it before, but it bears repeating: Hire for talent, train for skill. Kristoffer Lundberg, of Insurtech Insights, says, “Skill is [the] ability to complete a task, like sales, accounting, or management. Talent, however, is the behavioral foundation that allows you to develop and perform the skill” (Medium). Companies
The Skills Gap – What Role Have Corporations Played In Creating It – Part II
We have reviewed how the Great Retirement, antiquated education, and advancing technology are the primary causes of the mismatch between employer expectations and employee abilities. In this article, we’ll dig a little deeper and explore how corporations are contributing to the problem with “hiring friction,” lack of agility, and poor
The Skills Gap – What Is It & Why Do We Have One – Part I
Nearly every business you pass on the road has a sign in the window or on their marquee begging you to come join their team. Unemployment is at an all-time low (3.6%), and the labor force quite simply doesn’t have enough workers. Isn’t that a good problem to have? Wouldn’t
What Value Is Your Company Getting from Your Training Programs?
Training results are arguably the most important part of the entire training process. The work, research, content creation, and engagement strategies you incorporate are all a means to an end. You train for the following outcomes (Unboxed): Employee learning Employees’ application of learned concepts Reaching a business goal(s) Strong return
How Would Your Employees Rate Your Training?
Post-training surveys have become standard practice for most organizations. You know the drill: After a training session that lasts several hours, you give your learners five minutes at the very end to rate the training in terms of whether they enjoyed it, whether they found it helpful, and what they
