Category: Management and leadership

Boost employee performance without sacrificing productivity

Learn how you can empower your employees with on-demand, engaging courses from BLR’s TrainingToday. Improve retention, increase productivity, and enhance organizational culture. Our comprehensive platform covers ethics, soft skills, leadership, and more.

Winter weather and the workplace: Navigating the FLSA and employee pay

An employer’s payroll obligations differ during inclement weather closures primarily based on the worker’s Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) classification. Handling pay questions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in the event of a snowstorm or other inclement weather conditions is a common pain point for employers. Use the below infographic to assist in determining when employees must be paid.

Today’s critical leadership needs

What sets some great companies apart from their more mediocre rivals often boils down to the quality of an organization’s leadership, and companies are eager to recruit and retain the best leaders in their fields to provide a competitive edge.

Conducting an effective exit interview to benefit all parties

The reason for the employee’s departure greatly affects their final interview. This includes who conducts the interview and the questions that are asked. The employee’s exit circumstances play a significant role in shaping the interview process. The final interview is influenced by factors such as the person in charge and the topics discussed. By conducting a successful interview, the employer can gain valuable insights into the company culture.

FLSA 101: overtime exemptions guide

Do you know which of your employees are exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime pay requirement? This complimentary download will help you take the guesswork out of employee classification.

Introducing LMS Admin as a Service

TrainingToday’s LMS Admin as a Service allows organizations to delegate administrative aspects of their LMS to BLR’s skilled training administrators.

Study: Abusive supervisors impact victims and coworkers

Victims of firsthand abuse, as well as those who are subjected to vicarious supervisory abuse, may experience psychological effects (e.g., anxiety, depression, and emotional exhaustion) and physiological effects (e.g., higher blood pressure and decreased immune system), he says, adding that such abuse also can impact an employee’s performance and advancement.

Reframe criticism to become a better motivator

Adams writes that employers do it all wrong. Here’s their current drill as he sees it: Our instinct when we see something being done incorrectly is to immediately say, “You’re doing this wrong. Do it this way.” This is fine, Adams notes, if it involves a copilot hitting the wrong button in the cockpit. Otherwise, this approach is counterproductive.