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L&D: The Key to Success for Today’s SMBs

Extensis

The Association for Talent Development defines learning and development as “a function within an organization that is responsible for empowering employees’ growth and developing their knowledge, skills, and capabilities to drive better business performance.” Career development. Skills training.

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How to Become a Recruiter

HR Guy

Importance of a Bachelor’s Degree in a Related Field A bachelor’s degree in a related field affords prospective recruiters with the knowledge base and skill set that can facilitate effectiveness in their role. A relevant educational background ideally related to human resources, business or psychology forms the foundation.

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A year after lockdown: 5 ways the world of work has changed for good

HRExecutive

COVID has also accelerated the trend that will ultimately be the death of email in knowledge-based organizations,” Hartshorne says. Related: Learn more at the free, virtual Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. We’ve gone past the tipping point where we no longer use email as the primary means of employee communication.”

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Are Growth Opportunities Important In Your Job? - DecisionWise

DecisionWise

Not only is this much less expensive than bringing in someone new, but our most engaged employees typically jump at the chance to learn a new skill, as it gives them a way to increase their career development with no personal expense. They commonly send their employees to conferences and trade shows to help us network and grow!

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SHRM Certification: Why Should #HR Pros Pay Attention

HR Bartender

In my role as a SHRM special expertise panel member and as one of the initial item writers for the SHRM certification exam, I had the opportunity to hear an update about the certification program during this year’s SHRM Annual Conference in Las Vegas.

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Talent Management in 5 Steps: Retaining Great Employees

Astron Solutions

But it can also include benefits like health insurance and retirement plans, flexibility with scheduling and PTO, performance recognition, and career development opportunities. This requires them to learn or develop a new skill or collaborate with someone else who has that skill, which can be a rich learning opportunity. .

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SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential: All the Details

HR Bartender

During this year’s SHRM Annual Conference , I learned a few details about the process of earning the credential that you might find interesting. However, if you are, the above activities are eligible for Professional Development Credits (PDCs).