Today we are discussing the 5 Ways to Prevent Workplace Harassment (0:01) Today we’re going to talk about preventing workplace harassment. Harassment is a form of employment discrimination that may violate federal laws like Title VII of the Civ

Six Steps for Avoiding Rejected Job Offers

Jul 3rd, 2019 4m 46s

00:00 Today we are discussing 6 Steps for Avoiding Rejected Job Offers. 00:07 A rejected job offer for a key position can cost your organization thousands of dollars in wasted time and expenses. But rejected offers are not inevitable. 00:19 Cre

Six Tips for Overcoming Workplace Negativity

Jun 19th, 2019 3m 14s

00:00 Today we are discussing 6 Tips for Overcoming Workplace Negativity 00:06 Employees can lose motivation during periods of layoffs, high turnover, economic downturns and other challenging situations. A negative atmosphere can set in and dam

Apprenticeship Programs

Jun 5th, 2019 5m 10s

00:00 Today we are discussing Apprenticeship Programs 00:04 Finding qualified job candidates can be frustrating and time-consuming, especially when you’re searching for skilled workers. But there’s a solution you may not have considered that is

Do’s and Don’ts for ADA Reasonable Accommodations

May 22nd, 2019 4m 59s

00:00 Today we are discussing Do’s and Don’ts for ADA Reasonable Accommodations 00:07 The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law in 1990 to prevent discrimination against people with disabilities. In 2008 the law was updated to bro

7 Steps to Creating a Mentoring Program

May 8th, 2019 4m 17s

00:00 Today we are discussing the 7 Steps to Creating a Mentoring Program 00:05 Mentoring programs are a great way to build a knowledgeable, productive, workforce. They’ve been shown to boost employee satisfaction and engagement, and to reduce

Managing Employees Through Winter Weather

Apr 10th, 2019 4m 36s

00:00 The science of predicting snowstorms has grown increasingly accurate. Still, meteorologists sometimes get it wrong, warning of “snowmageddons” that never materialize, but whose threatened arrival cause businesses—and even entire cities—to

Five Childcare Benefits for Working Parents

Mar 27th, 2019 4m 2s

0:06 Time and again, working parents identify childcare as their top concern. As a manager, you recognize that the benefits you offer have a strong effect on how job candidates view your company. Your ability to attract working parents may come

Employee Pay During Weather Closures

Mar 14th, 2019 4m 24s

00:00 In extreme weather, safety concerns, closed roads, and states of emergency might lead you to shutter your business temporarily. But do you have to pay your employees while you’re waiting for the storm to pass? [End Cover Intro] 00:37 Toda

Managing Your Team Through A Crisis

Dec 21st, 2018 3m 55s

00:05 Managing employees through a corporate crisis is one of the biggest career challenges you can face. Sudden change, uncertainty, and anxiety about the future can take a toll on productivity AND morale. 00:40 Keeping your team motivated dur

Insuring Against Small Business Risks

Dec 6th, 2018 6m 7s

00:05 An optimistic attitude is a must-have for any business owner. But planning only for “best-case scenarios” can lead you into trouble. A single unfortunate incident can take away all you’ve worked to build. A fire…a flood…a wrongful termina

Meeting 1-on-1 to Discuss Benefits

Nov 22nd, 2018 3m 7s

00:40 In many companies the annual benefits review meeting is a time-honored tradition. Groups of employees attend with colleagues to listen to a speaker and prepare to enroll. But group benefits meetings come with some serious drawbacks. 01:

Planning an Effective Employee Training Program

Nov 8th, 2018 5m 33s

00:49 The importance of a well-developed employee training program can’t be overstated. Of course, all employees must be provided systems, equipment, and procedural training as part of their orientation. 01:19 Perhaps the most critical type of

5 Steps To Successful Workforce Planning

Oct 11th, 2018 6m 58s

00:42 Workforce planning is anticipating your organization’s future staffing needs, and identifying the steps needed to build that ideal workforce. Whether you’re expanding, maintaining, or downsizing, a workforce plan is an essential bluepri

Taming Productivity Killers

Aug 6th, 2018 6m 56s

00:14 Several recent surveys show U.S. employees spending a mere 40 to 50 percent of their workdays engaged in job-related tasks. Fortunately, there are simple steps you can take to help employees avoid common productivity pitfalls. 01:01 First

Retain Employees Through Training

Jul 12th, 2018 4m 1s

Training Employees is Cheaper than Replacing Them 00:55 You may be tempted to think that employee training is just too costly. But this is pennywise-and-pound-foolish thinking, because turnover can cost you much, much more. Options for Every

Telephone Screening as a Hiring Tool

Jun 21st, 2018 4m 58s

00:39 Telephone screening is not an interview… think of it instead as a fact-checking exercise that bridges your initial resume review and the face-to-face interview. 01:10 Phone screens can also be used to sort unsolicited resumes that you’d

7 Steps for Writing an Effective Job Ad

May 31st, 2018 5m 52s

01:04 Your employees are your most important investment, and you want to reach a strong applicant pool in an efficient manner. In a tight labor market, you’re both buyer—seeking to hire a qualified candidate—and seller—looking to promote your

Job Ads & Job Descriptions

Apr 27th, 2018 5m

00:40 An easy way to understand the primary difference between job ads and descriptions is that a job ad is an external document, whereas a job description is an internal corporate document. 00:52 The function of a job ad is to attract candid

When an Employee Gives Two Weeks’ Notice

Mar 29th, 2018 4m 9s

00:52 Make sure you comply with the law. Most states have adopted the “employment-at-will” doctrine, which generally allows you to discharge an employee for any reason, or no reason at all, at any time and without advance notice. 01:25 Look c

Steps to Successful Employee Communication

Jan 18th, 2018 5m 49s

00:05 Communication is the real work of leadership. And that doesn’t apply only to Fortune 500 companies. No matter the size of the organization, effective managers must be strong communicators to inspire and lead their teams. 00:56 Understand

5 Moves to Help Managers Minimize Lawsuits

Jan 4th, 2018 5m 25s

00:13 Strong managers build your company’s profitability and reputation as a great place to work. But even great managers, with the best of intentions, can inadvertently make mistakes that might expose your company to lawsuits and fines. 00:58

What Employers Need to Know About Disability and Religious Accommodations for Employees

Oct 12th, 2017 6m 26s

00:05 In all likelihood, your company or organization employs individuals of many different backgrounds and abilities. At times, these differences may require what is known as an accommodation–a change in the work environment (or in the way thi

How to Hire Top Talent for Your Business – Part 2

Sep 14th, 2017 3m 20s

00:00 Welcome to part 2 of our discussion about Recruiting Strategies that you can implement today to ‘Draw Top Talent’ to your business with a well-rounded compensation and benefits package and how-to leverage your Corporate Culture and Brand

How to Hire Top Talent for Your Business – Part 1

Aug 31st, 2017 2m 23s

00:02 We are talking about Recruiting Strategies that you can implement today to ‘Draw Top Talent’ to your business with a well-rounded compensation and benefits package 00:49 Attracting the right people is essential to positioning your compa