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  • Does #HR care more about employees or protecting the company? [Reader Question]

    I love answering questions from readers, because they encourage me to explore topics I might otherwise not touch on, such as today’s discussion. Have a question of your own? Share it and I’ll try to work it into the schedule! Does HR care more about the employees or protecting the company? HR’s Primary Role When…

  • We’re Only Human 47: Using Mission-Focused Learning to Improve Learner Engagement

    Recent research from CLO Media shows that the number one performance metric reported by Chief Learning Officers for learning initiatives is employee engagement. But is this the right metric? Does engagement truly encapsulate how people learn, the impact on the business, and other critical factors?  To answer this question, host Ben Eubanks sits down with…

  • New Year, New Book, and a New You!

    Wow. This is the first day back at work for many after the winter holidays are coming to a close, and I hope those holidays were rejuvenating for you and those you care about. The family and I enjoyed some much-needed time off, and weather here in Alabama was nice enough to get out in…

  • We’re Only Human 46: New Methods for Educating the Future Leaders of HR

    Today, everyone is fascinated with talking about the “future of work.” But who is the future of work? That’s right–students. The kids (we’re old enough to call them kids, right?) that are coming up behind us are going to truly BE the future of the workplace. In today’s episode of We’re Only Human, Ben takes…

  • Using Employee Feedback to Guide Decision Making

    Almost every conversation our team has with business leaders touches on today’s pace of change. That pace often prompts employers to make quick decisions, but the problem is those are not always made with the right data on hand. For example, you’re looking for ways to educate your workforce and provide them with the information…

  • Can We Dock an Employee for Using Company Paid Leave? [Reader Question]

    Can We Dock an Employee for Using Company Paid Leave? [Reader Question]

    We get all kinds of interesting questions about HR, talent, and the workplace, and today is no exception. Have your own question? Shoot it in to us and we’ll keep it anonymous! Can an employee be docked on a yearly/scored performance evaluation for using their paid sick leave benefit for legitimate medical appointments? The Purpose…

  • We’re Only Human 45: How to Pursue a Culture of Learning Innovation

    We’re Only Human 45: How to Pursue a Culture of Learning Innovation

    Ask almost any business leader, and they’ll tell you that they want their organization to have a culture of learning. However, in today’s discussion, Mark Onisk points out that firms often fail at that “squishy” dream because it’s not well-defined. Simply setting up a learning portal won’t lead to improved results, says Onisk. In this…

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