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7 Rising Trends in Employee Training and Development in 2016

August 11, 2023May 13, 2016 Liz Maier-Liu

“The only thing worse than training employees and losing them is not training them and keeping them.” This Zig Ziglar quote is one many businesses can relate to. The cost of NOT training employees can be substantial to a business. However, when it comes to training employees, it is beneficial to be up-to-date on the ever-evolving trends. In Josh Bersin’s Forbes article, “The Learning Curve Is The Earning Curve,” he points out that “learning is part of economic survival for most of us” and if businesses don’t make an effort to continuously re-skill employees, they will fall behind.

8 Reasons to Pay Your Interns This Summer

August 11, 2023May 10, 2016 Liz Maier-Liu

With so much focus on the impending changes to the FLSA overtime rules, it is important not to lose sight of the existing regulations and keep your organization in compliance with other areas of the law that sets the standards for so many areas of employee compensation practices. One area that is (fairly) straightforward per the existing FLSA regulations and is top of mind for many employers as we head towards the summer months is, of course, interns.

FCRA Class Action Lawsuits: The Most Common Violations

August 11, 2023April 25, 2016 Liz Maier-Liu

Every year, the number of FCRA class action lawsuits against employers keeps growing. The main reason for this: there’s money to be made. With a number of well-publicized high-dollar settlements, including Home Depot’s $3 million and Publix Super Market’s $6.8 million, as well as the potential for large payouts, it’s expected that this trend will continue.

Tech Elevator: Elevating Recruiting in the Midwest

April 21, 2024April 25, 2016 Liz Maier-Liu

According to the Harvard Business Review, 35% of employers reported difficulty filling jobs due to lack of available talent. This statistic illustrates the disconnect between the opportunities available and the talent pool.

Take Your Child To Work Day: Make It Meaningful

August 11, 2023April 19, 2016 Liz Maier-Liu

Every year, on April 28 workplaces across the country and around the world open their doors to millions of children who will get to see firsthand what it is that mom or dad does all day while they are at school.

Adverse Action: What It Is and What You Need to Know

August 11, 2023April 18, 2016 Liz Maier-Liu

Many people may be unaware of the fact that background screening is a highly regulated industry. If your organization is using a background screening company (also known as a Consumer Reporting Agency or CRA), it’s important to be aware of the various laws and regulations that affect the industry.

Hot Topics in Employment Law: What to Worry About in 2016

August 11, 2023April 12, 2016 Liz Maier-Liu

With a title like that, and a chance to hear directly from three of the region’s leading employment law attorneys from Meyers Roman, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that even on a dreary April morning there was a packed house for the latest program in ERC’s “Ask the Expert” series.

“Ban the Box” Movement Grows as Ohio Joins In

August 11, 2023March 29, 2016 Liz Maier-Liu

New Benefits for ERC Members from Partner, Ultimate Software

March 23, 2016 Liz Maier-Liu

ERC proudly announces our newest Preferred Partner, Ultimate Software. Organizations who are ERC Members will receive a 10% savings off implementation fees for their UltiPro Human Capital Management System. This includes:

4 Types of Social Styles: How They Create a Versatile Workplace

May 16, 2024March 18, 2016 Allison Kenney

The Social Style Model (TRACOM Group) is an interpersonal skills effectiveness model that designates patterns of behavior in the workplace. Organizations and training professionals can utilize the model to demonstrate how others perceive a person’s behavior, and to improve individuals’ relationship-building performance by being aware of the unique social styles of those around them.

Employer’s Guide to Supporting Women’s Role in the Workplace

April 21, 2024March 16, 2016 Liz Maier-Liu

According to a McKinsey & Company research report, 40% of women (compared to 11% of men) in 2016 report feeling that their gender is inhibiting their career success. However, the gender disparity in the workplace exists even beyond individual perceptions. For example, in the same report, women were found to be 15% less likely to advance across organizational levels. The growing body of research on gender inequality points to a very real disparity in workplace opportunities and outcomes between men and women.

March Madness in the Workplace: Boosting Morale or Legal Nightmare?

August 11, 2023March 8, 2016 Liz Maier-Liu

When March Madness rolls around, you probably hear rumblings of the various pools being put together at work.