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10 ways to train your employees

Abel HR

Training employees is a critical part of any business. If you don’t prioritize employee training, the drawback could be fatal. According to studies, more than 40% of employees who do not receive training leave the company in their first year. But of course, just throwing out half-baked training programs is not good too.

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Can you fire a supervisor accused of sexual harassment without investigating first? Yep.

The Employer Handbook

By his own estimation, this lifeguard “was a stellar employee who was a highly skilled lifeguard, supervisor, swim instructor and coach.” ” But, after receiving anonymous complaints of sexual harassment by one or more of the female lifeguards he supervised, the employer suspended and then terminated the lifeguard.

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5 Signs of an Unhealthy Work Environment & How to Fix It

Civility Partners

In fact I’m often asked, “What is the definition of a toxic work environment?” While I personally operate in the world of workplace bullying (I’ve been researching, publishing, speaking and coaching on the topic for almost 15 years), a lot of behaviors can be considered toxic, exclusive, unhealthy… whatever you want to call it.

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Using Personalization to Activate Learners

Silkroad

It seems logical to draw a connection between learning and performance. During this year’s SilkRoad Connections Conference , David Wentworth, principal analyst in learning and development at Brandon Hall Group , shared that 62 percent of high performing organizations use personalized learning. But correlation is important.

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Workplace Bullying and the Law

Civility Partners

The law specifically states that teachers, administrators, coaches, staff members, or anyone on campus who uses school facilities will “be held accountable” if they engage in bullying. The law also requires training, regulates reporting and investigations, and much more. . In 2019, the Act was amended to include the private sector. .

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How to Manage Abusive Conduct While Working Remote

Civility Partners

My stress got me thinking about how many of my coaching clients tend to lash out when they feel anxious or uncomfortable. I’ve found that high stress can lead to an increase in toxic behavior, including abusive conduct, harassment and incivility – and my hunch was confirmed when Google searches for abusive conduct increased 127% last week.

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How Your Sales Team Can Attract– And Keep– the Best Female Talent

Lusha

Sales is traditionally a male-dominated industry, but it’s no longer just a man’s world. Today’s business landscape is dynamic, and sales teams are in the driver’s seat when it comes to an organization’s growth. And the more diverse they are, the better their performance. Here’s some of their major headaches and how you can help.