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Online degree courses at Manipal University Jaipur – All you need to know

U-Next

The market of online education in India was worth $247 million USD in 2016 and was expected to approximately reach $1.96 With these courses, students will go through the rigours of a dynamic and mainstream course, while also learning from the comfort of their homes. The duration of the course is two years.

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How this HR Honor Roll winner navigated employee trauma and growth

HRExecutive

In early 2016, Heather Vogel read about a job opening at the Children’s Home Society of Florida. The organization did have a few one-off development courses, such as improving supervisory skills, but they weren’t tied to an overarching, robust strategy. “I She was largely starting from scratch.

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The 2016 #FLSA Overtime Changes: What #HR Needs to Know

HR Bartender

The effective date of the new rules is December 1, 2016. The 2016 #FLSA Overtime Changes: Here’s What #HR Needs to Know Click To Tweet. That may result in a change in course of action before the mandated increase. But isn’t that what HR does all the time as it balances competing considerations?

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Pet Insurance as a Benefit – Why Your Company Should Consider It

TalentCulture

Fortune Magazine has called pet insurance the “hottest employee benefit” and one survey forecasts that nearly 60% of companies will offer pet insurance by 2018 (Willis Towers Watson 2016). And of course, by offering in demand benefits, you’ll attract more talent and retain employees longer. Pets are family.

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Why You Shouldn't Overlook Candidates With an Alternative Education

Cornerstone On Demand

trillion, and in 2016 the average college student graduated with over $37,000 in student loans. Scott Pulsipher, president of Western Governors University ( WGU ), also believes in the importance of competency over a flashy degree. It's About Competency, Not Curriculum WGU employs an entirely competency-based grading model. “If

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Giving New Hires a Boost

HRExecutive

Of course, it’s another story for those switching jobs, as a study released yesterday by Robert Half confirmed. Companies are competing not just with other businesses that are hiring but also with the applicant’s current employer, who may make a counteroffer to retain the services of a valued employee.”

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Honoring the 2020 Brandon Hall Group Excellence Award Winners: Best Advance in Competencies and Skill Development

Brandon Hall

Best Advance in Competencies and Skill Development. Tata Power’s Comprehensive Safety Program by TPSDI Results in 51,692 Trained, Fatalities Reduced to Zero : Tata Power Skill Development Institute’s safety program launched in April 2016 and covers 14 safety areas through more than 50 courses.