The Internal Revenue Service and its Security Summit partners have once again warned payroll professionals of an uptick in phishing emails targeting them that involve payroll direct deposit and wire transfer scams. These business email compromise/business email spoofing (BEC/BES) tactics generally target all types of industry and employers. The IRS and the Summit partners, consisting […]
Companies are increasing the amount they spend on learning and development (L&D) every year, which makes sense. Human capital is, after all, a company’s biggest asset. Ensuring that your employees are happy, effective, and efficient should be the goal of every company. That’s why, as we move into 2019, we must reflect on what worked in 2018, […]
There is little stress on projects or ventures during periods of low inflation and low interest rates. This condition can help hide flaws and weaknesses in a project or venture. As rates rise, which is an indication of impending higher inflation, the viability of leveraged ventures will be tested. Coming off of a period of […]
We’ve been reading a lot about the aerospace industry lately – strong demand for product from airlines, defense, technology. Difficulty hiring enough qualified workers to fill the orders. What a former boss of mine would have called a high class problem. But there’s another side to this story that applies to the many small businesses […]
Never thought we’d get here. Illumeo recenty posted its 1,000th course – and then we just kept on going. It has been about 4 years’ time, and our more than 200 instructors have built well over 1,000 courses. Some courses have a limited life as they are periodic updates or their technical elements are supplanted […]
As we move into 2019, we must consider the trends that are impacting the corporate learning industry. Corporate learning is an essential part of any successful company — and a pricey one, with companies spending nearly $20 million on training in 2019. So what trends can we expect this year? Mobile Learning Reports show that nearly 95% of […]
While companies focus on hiring employees who possess the skills they need, sometimes that isn’t possible. That’s why many companies offer training on a number of skills that many would consider an essential part of a good employee. But with more and more employees entering the workforce without these skills, it’s important to include the […]
Calculating overtime is always tricky. What rate is the “regular rate of pay” as required by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a question that must be answered each time for each calculation. What can make this even more difficult is when the employee works at more than one rate in the workweek. What […]
Soft skills have long been overlooked in the business world, perhaps because technical skills were so important. That’s why hiring managers focused on them, scouring resumes for key terms and specific experience with software or systems. However, that practice is becoming more obsolete as technology becomes more prevalent. Let’s look at three reasons why soft […]
Old ideas have a sneaky way of hanging on. You may hear people around you give voice to one or more of the 7 talent development fallacies below. Be on the lookout for these misconceptions at your firm and be ready to take a stand. Teach the people you work with that in this new […]
