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Some Companies Are Asking Employees to Pay for Training to Increase Buy-in. But Does It Work?

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You make it through hurdle after hurdle, from multiple interviews to onboarding, and you are ready to start training. And then, you are asked to sign a Training Repayment Agreement Provisions (TRAPs) agreement. And as sketchy as the name sounds, you do it because, well, you need a job!

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5 Reasons It’s Crucial To Invest In Your Managers

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While many organizations invest significant resources into product development, marketing strategies, and customer acquisition, it is equally crucial to invest in the people who drive these operations — managers. Investing in managers is a strategic investment that can yield substantial returns.

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The Anthropology Of Change Management: Four Keys To Success

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The pandemic marked a form of separation that has been wildly disorienting for many workers, and especially for managers. An anthropological approach to change management can never be a system or a program that is uniformly applied to every organization. Yet, year after year companies turn to the same old programs…to no avail.

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The Perils Of Ignoring Sexual Harassment Training

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Workplace sexual harassment continues to be a widespread problem, yet 36% of organizations do not offer anti-harassment training. Following meaningful anti-harassment training, 75% of women and 85% of men reported feeling safer at work. states had a mandate requiring employers to provide sexual harassment training.

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Ghosted After an Interview? Here’s Why Companies Do It

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You research the company, prepare for the interview and show up looking the part. Never hearing back from a company after an interview—aka: being ghosted after the interview—is exceptionally frustrating and experienced by more than 75% of job seekers, according to a recent Greenhouse survey. Did hiring managers forget their manners?

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Here Are 5 Benefits Virtual Reality Brings To Soft Skills Training

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More and more organizations are implementing or planning to implement a VR training program for soft skills. . In fact, more and more organizations are implementing or planning to implement a VR training program for soft skills, which are the essential elements or personal attributes that characterize interactions with coworkers. .

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McKinsey and Company Unveils Company-Specific AI Tool: Lilli

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What’s going on: McKinsey and Company, one of the world’s largest consulting firms, has unveiled its own generative AI tool called: Lilli. This is a clear example of how company-specific AI programs can be utilized as a complementary tool to enhance employee capabilities in the workplace.

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