Our weekly Friday News Roundup covers interesting (and sometimes odd) news from the world of human resources and management. There were many lessons to be learned this week in the corporate world, which included the end of unpaid internships at Condé Nast and a rough launch of Healtcare.gov. ... [more]
Mishandling hazardous materials on the job can have severe consequences, both for your workers and your bottom line. Penalties can range from $10,000 to $1 million in fines, as well as up to two years in prison. Fortunately, regulations such as Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) exist to ensure employees are kept safe through proper labeling of materials and training programs. ... [more]
The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is the standard in Canada for workplace hazard communication and safety. The legislation addresses material safety data sheets, worker education and site-specific training programs. As WHMIS violations often carry a high human cost, the Ministry of Labour takes violations very seriously. ... [more]
In addition to all the announcements coming out of HRTech this week, there have been some big news items trending in the industry. Check out our Friday News Roundup of popular stories from the world of HR including what Gen Y workers want from companies, big data helping hiring and preparing for this year's flu season. ... [more]
Microsoft Office products have been a staple of the workplace for (gasp!) nearly 30 years. Since the introduction of the first bundle of applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) in the late-80’s, Microsoft has steadily expanded the Office Suite in response to the growing needs of the modern workplace. In fact, you may not even be aware of all the products in the Microsoft Office galaxy or the number of complementary applications available with certain subscriptions. The old reliables are still there, like Word and Excel, but can you name at least one other of the twelve products in the Microsoft Office suite of applications? ... [more]
Hiring a remote workforce offers many benefits for both the company and the employees--reduced overhead costs and more schedule flexibility for employees are key examples. However, without the benefit of regular face-to-face interaction with other employees or a supervisor, training and retaining remote workers can be a challenge. We interviewed Ashley Verrill, via Skype, to learn about how Apple overcomes this challenge with their At-Home Apple Advisor's Program. ... [more]
The nursing field is growing faster than most other professions here in the U.S. As shown in our Nursing 2013 Facts infographic, the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects registered nurse (RN) positions to grow by 26% by 2020, as well as Licensed practical nurse (LPN) and vocational nurse (VN) positions are predicted to increase by 22%. The highest demand, however, is for Certified Nursing Assistants. ... [more]
Today’s guest post is by Joe Gough, head of video production at DTV. Joe has created dozens of hours of learning and training content for clients in the pharmaceutical, education, retail and transportation industries. His post covers six reasons why video is a great medium for training and how it meets the needs of various learning styles. ... [more]
Each week we take the most interesting news from the human resources and training fields...and this week there was plenty exciting. Check out our stories on Lady Gaga getting sued for overtime, the SEC's requirement for reporting the wage gap between CEOs and their workers and more. ... [more]
Owning a franchisee can be as challenging as it is exciting, which is why Frantopia brings together franchise owners from all over the world to share their stories and connect with each other. Frantopia also seeks to provide quality resources and access to best practices to facilitate franchisee growth. As part of this mission, Frantopia will be hosting the virtual event “Frantopia 2013 Franchisee Growth Series” throughout the month of October. ... [more]
