Many employers are claiming to have a hard time filling job openings. And there’s every indication that the job market is tightening. Here's some insight into what attracts the top candidates (and it's not always money). And for job-seekers, take a look at the skills employees most need vs. the top college majors. [Full size infographic] Benefits When it comes to employment perks, benefits tops the list. A recent survey by Frac.tl found that 88% of employees would consider a lower paying … [Read more...]
31 Ways to Help Employees Handle Change
If you’ve ever tried to implement organizational change, you’ll readily believe that it can cause as much stress in the workplace as personal problems like divorce and relocations. It can even cause employees to mistrust leadership and look for other jobs. An APA study reported in Business News Daily found that workers going through change were four times more likely to have headaches, dizziness, shortness of breath and other health problems. They also smoked and overate more during the … [Read more...]
Will Millennials Make Great Trainers?
We think of Millennials as the up-and-coming generation. But they’re already here. And 83% of workers have seen Millennials in management positions. Consider also that in a few years, Generation Z’s front-runners will be heading to the workforce themselves. So it’s time to consider the impact that Millennials will have on employee development and training. Millennials see learning as essential to business. In the 2017 Deloitte Millennial Survey, 86% believe that business success goes beyond … [Read more...]
Think You’re Mentor Material? Take This Quiz and Find Out [Infographic]
Whether you're just getting started in your career or have decades of experience behind you, you might be interested in helping others through mentorship. If so - good for you. Dedicated mentors are hard to find and they help improve employee engagement and loyalty, especially among Millennials. But mentoring isn't for everyone. It takes a growth mindset and a willingness to let mentees find their own path. It also takes the discipline to follow through and keep track of progress. Check out … [Read more...]
20 Myths about Learning at Work [Infographic]
Worker training has been around since Ogg first said, “Come on, kid, I’ll teach you how to make a flint spearhead.” And from those early days, we’ve been forming and sharing beliefs about the best ways to teach job skills. But many of the traditional practices, generalizations, and assumptions don’t hold up to scientific scrutiny. And we’re left with a collection of myths that could lead to wasted time and poor results. Just in case any of these debunked doctrines are cluttering your … [Read more...]
21 Kinds of Informal Learning at Work [Video]
Most of what we call "training" at work consists of formal classroom presentations, workshops, or videos for which we stop working and focus on the training. But most of learning we do at work occurs informally, through interactions and experiences while we're doing our jobs. Think about your day and everything you've learned so far. This is valuable experience that deserves to be seen as an important tool in employee development. This video offers 21 different kinds of informal learning that … [Read more...]
6 Easy Ways to Create a Culture of Continuous Learning [Video]
Companies with a strong culture of learning are more competitive, more flexible, and more efficient than their peers. And one of the hallmarks of a learning culture is that employees are always in "learning mode." They are constantly pulling ideas from daily experience and collaborating with others to solve problems. People have a natural curiosity about the work they do, but the work environment, focused on results over process, often drowns out that inquisitiveness. In other words, many of … [Read more...]
Think You’re Cut Out to Be a Mentor? Take This Quiz.
Steve Jobs, Sheryl Sandberg, Warren Buffet, Colin Powell, and dozens of other successful business leaders have had mentors help them hurdle challenges and knock out their goals. You may have benefited from having a mentor yourself. And if you’re thinking you might make a great mentor for another young professional, you’ve chosen a worthy path. But mentoring isn’t for everyone. Before you get started, take an honest look at how well your natural abilities and interests align with your … [Read more...]
3 Keys to Building a Culture of Accountability: Video
Organizations with a culture of accountability have higher performance, employee engagement, and creative innovation than their competitors. Most executives recognize these benefits. In a 2015 survey of HR and business leaders, 73% selected personal accountability in leadership as the top human capital priority for the coming year. But few organizations are able to achieve true accountability based on trust and ownership. If you’ve ever caught yourself daydreaming about having employees you … [Read more...]
Effective Employee Training in 6 Key Steps [Infographic]
Employee learning has less to do with slide presentations, flip charts, and quizzes than clear business objectives. If you want people to build the skills that make a difference to your success, start by defining that success. Here are 6 essential steps for any effective training program Click here to see the infographic in full size. Classroom not required. You’ll notice that the 6 steps don’t include classroom advice. That’s because the heart of effective training is in the action. And … [Read more...]