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An introduction to micro learning and the associated benefits

cipHR

Whether it’s compliance training, specialised skills development, or even behaviour-based learning, every organisation has training and development objectives. Speaking in a recent eLearning content webinar , David Marshall — founder of Marshall E-Learning Consultancy — told us: “When I started, I would create 90-minute courses.

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Soundtrack to Success: The Role of Music in Enhancing Workplace Productivity

HR Digest

In fact, a recent ruling by a US federal appeals court stated that playing explicit music in the workplace could be considered discrimination and harassment. Picture this: you’re sitting at your desk, staring at a seemingly never-ending stack of tasks. But then, a familiar tune starts playing softly in the background.

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Two tough lessons on training

HRExecutive

The cases involve two trucking companies that got in trouble over sexual harassment of female trainees. After a female trainee charged the company with sexual harassment and the EEOC sued, the company in 2004 adopted a new procedure: women trainees were paired only with female trainers. That company, Missouri-based Prime Inc.,