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Your definitive guide to employee training: Why, when and how

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Reaching one’s ultimate career destination – whether it’s a lateral move into a specific dream job or upward progression to a leadership position – requires the acquisition of additional knowledge and skills. Furthermore, organizations are constantly in flux, with both internal and external conditions evolving. Types and purposes of training.

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How employee resource groups can help employees and your business

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They enable employees to attain experience in a leadership role. Once executive leadership has approved, you’ll need to create the process by which employees can apply to start groups. The succession plan within the group (How long will people stay in leadership positions?). What to watch out for.

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Krystina Moustakis on Communicating with Decision-Makers as a Consultant

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We dive into the art of consulting, particularly how to effectively communicate with executives and business leaders—a skill that’s often emphasized but rarely taught in depth. Of course consultant who is coming to talk to me about a problem I’m having. Because she obviously put care into making sure that it was accurate.

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The Relationship Between Power and Authority in Leadership

John Mattone

Many leadership development programs discuss the careful balancing act often required of leaders. Leadership is, in many ways, a balancing act. I have worked with leadership coaching clients who confuse power and authority and, as a result, lead less effectively. Leaders have power, but they also have responsibilities.

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Comp time vs. overtime – What you need to know

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FLSA legal definitions. First, it’s helpful to understand some key terms and their legal definitions: Overtime: This is a premium of 1 ½ times the regular rate of pay for any hours in excess of 40 hours in a work week. Following the law is important for obvious reasons, however, there are also intangible benefits. The takeaway.

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5 ways to embrace autism in the workplace

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You should always: Consult with your trusted HR or legal professional. As with any employee who requests an accommodation, you should have a discussion with the employee and include your HR team or legal advisor to determine whether the request is practical (and how it will impact other employees and overall productivity).

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Pay compression: What it is and how to fight it

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When low-level employees receive a legally mandated pay increase that action can throw off the pay scale for an entire company. Consult legal counsel. Gather data and look carefully at these root causes, since they can present serious (and costly) legal problems if left unaddressed. The minimum wage increases.

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