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Is Your Company Making These eLearning Mistakes?
Although it's been around awhile, just saying the word "e-learning" brings attention. Companies that use e-learning and do it well are few and far between—many companies subscribe to an internet-based resource provider, and simply tell employees to "have at it." This technique, while it looks good on the surface, is costing the company money rather than contributing to the bottom line.
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Employee-Centric Websites: Immediate and Powerful Communication
A new trend is emerging in employee communication. While tools such as video, phone conferencing, and small group meetings are still trusted mediums, the internet is presenting an opportunity of which companies are just beginning to take advantage. This new concept is quickly becoming known as the employee-centric website.
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5 Simple Ways To Update Your Training
Today, more and more companies are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of effective training to the success of their organization, and of the impact that training has on the company's bottom line. However many of the training policies in place are outdated, irrelevant, or both.
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Onboarding: Employee Orientation Beyond "Sink or Swim"
Companies that have effective orientation programs get new people up to speed faster, have better synergy between what employees consider productivity and what the company needs to produce, and they have higher retention rates. Just as importantly, the new employee will enjoy an accelerated learning curve in the new position, increased productivity and a smooth transition into the corporate culture.
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What Unions Today Don't Want You To Know About Cardsigning
Employers today should consider delivering a powerful, consistent message about card signing to new employees. By providing a message that transcends all barriers and gives managers a much-needed sigh of relief, smart companies are using the right tools and the right message to keep their workforce union-free.
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That was Then, This is Now: The New Rules of Employee Communications
Have you noticed? There's been a quiet but swift revolution in the way companies communicate to consumers. No longer can companies hit potential buyers over the head with product benefits and expect to change their minds. So what does that have to do with employee communications? Everything. Employees can be considered as consumers of the "employer brand," and they are more savvy than ever. It takes finesse and skill, and more than a little strategy to get the right messages to employees—the messages that are meaningful and continue to build employee loyalty.
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Wellness Programs and the Future of Employer-Provided Healthcare Coverage
The price of health insurance. For those who are involved in benefits, this is one of the most difficult issues to deal with. While most companies have been sponsoring a group health insurance program for years, now changes need to be made- and fast. Rapidly rising insurance costs are increasing at a greater percentage than inflation or employee salaries, and everyone is feeling the pinch. This leaves many companies wondering what to do next. But the good news is that there are creative options, and some employers are already putting them into action.
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