Creating an eLearning Tutorial using Microsoft PowerPoint
By Dr. Shirley J. Caruso, Ed.D. Creating an eLearning Tutorial on a Budget Creating an eLearning tutorial on a budget can be easily accomplished by using Microsoft PowerPoint - software you probably already own. You can make the eLearning tutorial quite interactive by inserting hyperlinks, trigger effects, audio, and video. I've broken down the process of creating an eLearning tutorial using … [Read more...]
Types of Conflict in the Workplace and How to Resolve Them
By Shirley J. Caruso, Ed.D What is Conflict? The word “conflict”, especially in a workplace setting, is usually synonymous with the word “disagreement”. When defined as a disagreement, a conflict can be small – such as a disagreement over whose turn it is to clean a bathroom, or large – such as taking credit for work or ideas that are not one’s own. In reality, a conflict can entail much more … [Read more...]
What You Should Know About Short Term Disability and Maternity Leave
Maternity leave is a core component of virtually any benefits package for both small and large companies. However, it’s also one of the most misunderstood subjects for many professionals. Our article is going to help teach you about how maternity leave works and the primary differences between it and other subjects like FMLA and short term disability coverage. How Does Maternity Leave … [Read more...]
Maternity Leave for Federal Employees: What You Need to Know
Typically, states are required to establish their own laws on managing employees. This allows state lawmakers to craft rules and guidelines that adhere to conditions in specific areas. Uniquely, employees of the federal government are not required to adhere to state-established laws. Instead, federal employees are guided by laws established by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). When it … [Read more...]
5 Strategies for Effective Communication in the Workplace
Proper communication in the workplace is one of the most important things to work on for any business. Fortunately, there are several strategies for effective communication that you can implement today. Our article is going to cover five of the best strategies currently available to make sure your workers are communicating as efficiently as possible. 1. Familiarize Yourself With The Different … [Read more...]
What Is Moonlighting, How Legal Is It, and More
Moonlighting remains one of the most common practices for a wide range of professionals. From making a bit of extra money on the side to starting your own business, there is a wide range of reasons that people decide to moonlight on their own. Our article is going to teach you about moonlighting, its legality, and the most common policies companies have against it. What Is Moonlighting? The … [Read more...]
What Does Involuntary Termination Mean?
One of the most misunderstood things for new HR professionals is involuntary termination. So what does involuntary termination mean? In our article, we're going to teach you the meaning of involuntary termination. We’re also going to cover several helpful tips for processing involuntary terminations effectively as well as reducing their use at your company or business. What Does Involuntary … [Read more...]
How to Demote an Employee the Right Way
Making the decision to demote an employee is never an easy process. You have to proceed carefully and make sure that you have exhausted all other avenues first. In our article, we’re going to offer eight tips to teach you how to demote an employee effectively. 1. Never Demote Someone Lightly When learning how to demote an employee effectively, one of the most important things to remember is … [Read more...]
How to Write and Implement a Social Media Policy for Employers
With the rise of social media, many companies have decided to develop their very own social media policies. In short, these types of policies are designed to protect confidential company information and to limit negative publicity. The goal of our article is to teach you how to create your own social media for employers. 1. It All Starts With Consistency The first tip to consider when … [Read more...]