Training Doyens

In a bid to continue business operations amid these difficult times, employee training and development has taken a backseat in many organizations. The work culture has undergone a major shift with   remote working becoming the new normal .   Economic recession has forced many organizations to trim their budgets and employee training is no more a priority. Businesses are focusing more on productivity and customer acquisition and retention. However, training and development needs to be viewed as an investment rather than a cost, more so in these uncertain times. The COVID-19 crisis has adversely affected business operations in multiple ways and it is now that employees need to upskill themselves to keep up with the changes and be informed enough to innovate for better navigating the murky waters. Take a look at the benefits of employee training and development during these challenging times and how the industry is adapting to emerge as more helpful for the organizations. Strateg...

 

With Congress just having passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act the legal landscape has changed and may continue to change for a while. Our upcoming webinar discusses the employers’ obligation to provide their employees a safe workplace and other legal issues relevant to employers in today’s climate. The webinar covers the following key areas: ·          When you can and can’t require employees to be tested ·          Sick leave and other leaves of absence, including when and how employers must provide sick leave or other statutory leaves of absence for employees affected by coronavirus ·          Employee privacy rights, including when an employer can request health-related information from employees and when and how an employer can communicate with employees about a diagnosed case in the workplace LEARNING OBJECTIVES Learn about the Fami...

OVERVIEW The Coronavirus may have brought much of the world as we know it to a temporary halt. Employment laws, and employers’ obligations, however, are not on hold. Employers still have an obligation to provide their employees a safe, workplace, free of harassment and discrimination.  Employers are still required to make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. But how does an employer meet these seemingly competing interests? With Congress just having passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, and some States looking to file suit, the legal landscape has changed and may continue to change for a while. In this webinar we will explore those and other issues relevant to employers in today’s climate. WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND Attending this webinar will help you understand how the laws have changed in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic and what the employers need to know to stay out of legal troubles. AREAS COVERED • When you can and ...

OVERVIEW In this webinar, participants will learn basic crisis management principles that will help their organizations survive the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. During this educational training, participants will learn how to apply crisis management principles to the current health and economic crisis. They will also learn the  leadership principles for managing in the time of coronavirus crisis.  It will include developing strong, accurate and consistent messaging for the organization. Organizations will learn how to transition to either a partial or total virtual work environment where that is possible. In the training, those attending will learn how to develop health and safety policies and rules during the pandemic that will keep their employees, customers and clients safe while building a foundation for the productivity and profitability of business organizations. Legal considerations for these new policies will be examined. You will also learn how...

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the world in numerous ways and is still presenting new challenges every now and then, some of which are pretty hard to cope with. Business owners and marketers are dealing with a drastically changed market and many are clueless how to navigate their businesses effectively. Physical offices have been shut down, there is a dearth of resources, and engaging and acquiring customers is becoming increasingly troublesome. Marketing teams are particularly struggling to reach their targets. In the times of crisis, the businesses that can adapt itself quickly to the changing scenarios are the ones that not only survive but also flourish. COVID-19 pandemic is still far from over and it’s high time  businesses rethink their marketing strategies , evaluating the sensitivity of the situation and the needs of their target audience. Here are 6 important areas to focus on for making effective changes to your marketing strategies during COVID-19 or any ot...

The  COVID-19 crisis  has severely impacted businesses all around the globe but it’s the small companies that are hardest hit. Large enterprises have a better chance of surviving this crisis as they have more resources whereas for many small business owners the situation could eventually turn out to be devastating, considering the fact there is no certainty when this all will be over. A number of small companies have closed their operations temporarily and some fear that the closure might be permanent if the pandemic continues for long. Business owners are uncertain how to navigate their businesses in this turbulent time and the employees are fearing unemployment. However, the good news is that this stressful time can be used as an opportunity to drive creativity and innovation which, in turn, can help your business survive. Here are 8 tips on how your small business can survivethe COVID-19 pandemic: Evaluate Your Financial Condition It’s important to assess your ...