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The Future of Your Training – Generation Alpha

Some of the hottest topics today have to do with the future. Topics like artificial intelligence, which is seen as the next big wave of technology that will sweep our workplaces, are all the rage …

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March 10, 2025

The AI Witness: Staying Compliant with Recording Laws as Technology Advances

As the rapid growth of AI in the workplace continues, many employees and employers are utilizing AI notetaking tools and meeting recording and transcribing software.

March 9, 2025

The Dunning-Kruger Effect: How Overconfidence Impacts Workplace Performance

In a recent episode of "WorkLife with Adam Grant," organizational psychologist Adam Grant engages in a thought-provoking conversation with David Dunning, the renowned psychologist behind the Dunning-Kruger effect.

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March 8, 2025

Navigating Diversity and Addressing DEI Challenges in a Changing Landscape

DEI has faced criticism in the media for being perceived as entitlement-driven, disconnected from the broader population, lacking genuine inclusivity, and focused on meeting quotas.

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March 7, 2025

Invest in Retention, Cut Recruitment Costs

Employee turnover is costly for companies, posing significant business risks.

February 15, 2025

The Role of Managers in Effective Team Communication and Onboarding

Non-exempt/hourly employees that travel on behalf of their employer may incur hours worked and must be paid for travel time.

February 14, 2025

Guidelines for Non-Exempt Travel Time Pay

Non-exempt/hourly employees that travel on behalf of their employer may incur hours worked and must be paid for travel time.

February 13, 2025

New H-1B Rules Now in Effect

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a final rule updating H-1B visa eligibility requirements and other changes. They say it will give employers greater flexibility in employing skilled foreign workers. The new rule took …

February 12, 2025

Behavior Breeds Behavior – Leading with Positive Energy

Every business faces periods of high demand—tight deadlines, nonstop requests, and a team working at full speed to keep things running smoothly. In addition to that, there are external stressors that affect both the business …

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February 10, 2025

Immigration Enforcement: What Michigan Employers Need to Know

On January 20, 2025, on his first day in office, President Trump issued several sweeping executive orders intended to advance his immigration agenda.

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February 9, 2025

Workplace Learning in 2025: Employees want more AI, Soft Skills, and Leadership Training

According to the TalentLMS Annual L&D Benchmark Report, employees fear their job skills are becoming obsolete, and employers are not providing training fast enough to keep pace with change.

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February 8, 2025

Actionable Steps to Boost Employee Engagement

Engaging hybrid teams requires a balanced approach that combines digital tools with personal interactions.

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February 3, 2025

The Demise of Executive Order 11246 – What it Means for Federal Contractors

On January 21, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order titled "Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity."

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February 1, 2025

Keep Your Company Safe: 6 Pillars of a Sound Cybersecurity Strategy

Cybersecurity is no longer a luxury but a necessity for organizations of all sizes. Only 34% of originations have a formalized cybersecurity program with an average cost of a cyber breach is $290,000.

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January 31, 2025

Can You Detect a Lie or Spot a “Corporate Psychopath?”

Recent studies highlight a concerning rise in occupational fraud and dishonesty, signaling the urgency for organizations to implement robust deception detection training.

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January 30, 2025

As More Employers Implement Return to Work Keep an Eye Out for Problems

Last week President Trump ordered federal workers back into the office. His Executive Order directed federal agency leaders to “as soon as practicable” take “all necessary steps” to end remote work arrangements.

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January 29, 2025

Five Behaviors that Drive Change Agility

As someone who has seen firsthand the impact of adaptability, I wanted to share with you five insights recently posted on hbr.org that create a competitive advantage by fostering change agility within organizations.

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January 25, 2025

Key AI Technologies Transforming Training and Development in 2025

If 2024 was the year of AI, 2025 will be the year of transformation. Industries, people, and workplaces are increasingly integrating AI-enabled technologies into their everyday operations.