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...

Every workplace encounters crisis at some point or other. Be it a natural disaster, a workplace violence, accident, or the one gripping the world currently – COVID-19 disease, one thing that can help organizations cope, regardless of the nature of the crisis, is advance planning. However, many companies are usually not prepared or have a crisis plan in place and this is especially true for small businesses. Advance planning is imperative for  effective crisis management . Every business should think about how a crisis can impact its employees, suppliers, customers, and the brand, and be prepared to deal with it, regardless of the size of the company. It’s the responsibility of the HR leaders to develop a strategic plan considering the safety, health and welfare of the people associated with the organization. A crisis management plan is all about building the capacity of the employees to handle adverse situations using knowledge and strategies and making the right decisions that...

Employee Training Organizing periodic employee training   sessions not only benefits the employees in the organization but also the business. When a new employee joins your organization there is initial job training for the employee. However, many employers doubt if there is any need for further investments on employee training. Initial training forms the basis of a long term process but regular training sessions for employees could help in polishing skills which ultimately impacts the bottom line of your business in a positive manner. As an employer it’s important that you keep investing on retaining and developing a knowledgeable workforce. Meaningful and quality training programs can contribute to the employee development and should be made a priority. Here are the most prominent benefits of employee training sessions: Stay up-to-date with latest developments Industries are constantly evolving in terms of technology and procedures, and to make your business strate...

OVERVIEW Accounts Payable (AP)  is the one business function that, in many organizations, is more vulnerable to fraud than any other. That is because all funds that flow out of the organization must first pass through AP. And over time, dishonest insiders and vendors have created newer and craftier methods of stealing from organizations by exploiting control weaknesses in the AP function. It is more important than ever for management to allocate professional and financial resources to eliminating these control weaknesses. This almost always starts with learning about the types of Accounts Payable fraud that can victimize your organization. It is then necessary to determine if proper internal controls are already in place to prevent such crimes from occurring. From there, internal audit plans must be adjusted to include tests and methodologies for identifying the red flags of possible  AP fraud . This enables management to initiate further examination of suspicious f...

OVERVIEW Learn the different skills of mentor, coach, and manager. Learn the role of a mentor, coach and manager in team engagement and employee loyalty. Successful career management by employees means accountability and getting formal and informal feedback. Talented human capital will be the prime ingredient of business success in the future. Organizational culture values mentorship and coaching and includes constructive and timely feedback. WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND Managing employees and motivating them to achieve their best require a variety of skills. Understanding the difference in the roles of a mentor, a coach and a manager will help managing employees better. Learning how to effectively use different skill sets to engage employees is key to being a manager.  Managing your career using a mentor, coach and a good manager will provide you the feedback you need. Motivation Training Program AREAS COVERED Learn the different skills o...

OVERVIEW A Job Safety Analysis (JSA) or Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) is avery effective way to help mitigate health and safety hazards in the workplace.  It is an important element to have in a comprehensive Safety and Health Management System.  A JSA/JHA is a 3 step process that helps prevents Employee accidents and injuries.  The first step of a JSA/JHA identifies all of the sequential steps of how a job or job task is done.  The second step lists all health and safety hazards identified in the job or job process.  The third and most important step identifies safety mitigation steps to prevent Employee injuries from occurring on that particular job. WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND This OSHA compliance webinar will cover how to effectively create and implement JSAs/JHAs in the workplace to prevent Employee injuries. Workplace Safety Compliance AREAS COVERED This Program covers the following areas:  What a JSA/JHA is. How to effectively create JSAs...

OVERVIEW How do I begin to know what are the Health and Safety Hazardsfor my Plant?  How can I best prevent my Employees from getting hurt?  Am I in compliance with all OSHA regulations?  How can I get my Employees to effectively recognize Health and Safety Hazards in my Plant?  Navigating the complexities of OSHA Standards can be complex, especially when it comes to Safety Hazard Recognition for your Employees. WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND This course will give some excellent Best Practices on conducting Safety Hazard Recognition Training in a Plant. Workplace Safety Compliance AREAS COVERED In this Program you will learn: Get a Comprehensive Understanding of How to Effectively Implement a Comprehensive Safety Hazard Recognition and Identification in Your Plant.  Learn How to Teach Employees to Recognize “Safe” and “At-Risk” Behaviors and Conditions.  Learn How to Effectively Teach Employees Comprehensive Safety Hazard R...

OVERVIEW Learn how to effectively use different skillsets to engage employees is key to being a manager. Managing your career using a mentor, coach and a good manager will provide you the feedback you need. WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND Talented human capital will be the prime ingredient of business success” in the future.  Organizational culture that values mentorship and coaching and includes constructive and timely feedback. Motivating Employees to High Performance AREAS COVERED Learn the different skills to mentor, coach, and manager Learn the role of a mentor, coach and manager in team engagement and employee loyalty Successful career management by employees means accountability and getting formal and informal feedback  Learn how to use all three skills and what to expect from each different role in providing career enhancement Learn the role of feedback from the three different types that can enhance your career WHO WIL...