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Guest post: Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Learning
Learning is often considered to be a normal part of working and personal life. Both learning for achieving a job as well as for achieving knowledge should not be neglected. Online environment is changing continuously and it represents a great opportunity for learning. It is very important to discover how to learn using all available communication channels and choosing the ones that best suit a person’s style of filtering the information. Nowadays, online learning turns out to be more and more practiced. Many traditional universities started to share their courses online for free. It represents an easy and comfortable method to achieve knowledge in almost every field,...
Read MoreGuest post: For HR Pros —The Time is Now
There are many problems facing higher education in the United States—including the rising cost of college, increasing student debt and lack of readiness of graduates to apply their skills in the workplace. While the cost of higher education is a barrier preventing many from obtaining a degree, 35 percent of Americans reported they don’t have the time to get everything done in their lives and go to school, according to a recent Bellevue University study released this month, “Closing the Nation’s Skills Gap: Making Higher Education Achievable.” The same holds true for Human Resource professionals. Those who may wish to obtain a degree in HR or...
Read MoreGuest post: How Workplace Safety Contributes to Business Success
Workplace safety is a transformative habit. Take, for instance, the Aluminum Company of America (or Alcoa) which in 1987 had a very poor safety record. Paul O’Neill took the helm as CEO. In a speech to investors and stock analysts he discussed only one thing: making Alcoa a safe company for workers. He didn’t talk about business cost reduction, supply chain optimization or profit margins. He didn’t talk about any of the things one expects from a CEO. Within a year of his declaration the company’s profits hit a record high. When he left 13 years later, the company had more than quadrupled its annual net income. All because of a focus on worker...
Read MoreThe High Cost of New Hires
Interesting infographic from Compliance and Safety on employee turnover and training costs:
Read MoreHow to find an internship
The job market is super competitive these days, especially for new college graduates and entry-level applicants. It has become almost a requirement that candidates have some type of in-field experience. One of the best ways to get this experience is by doing internships. Click here for some tips on how to find an internship.
Read MoreCan you afford not to be trained in human resources?
Attention small business owners and managers! Can you afford not to be trained in human resources? Employee lawsuits have risen 400% in the past 20 years and the most common targets are private employers with between 15 and 100 employees. According to an article by CIO.com, a company should expect to spend between $50,000 and $250,000 defending a lawsuit brought by an ex-employee. As a small business owner or manager, it is your responsibility to ensure that your company is running legally and effectively. This can be a challenge when you’re busy with the day-to-day operations of running your business. However, there is help. I will be teaching HRE 126: HUMAN RESOURCES...
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