If an violent incident unfolded in your workplace right now, would you be prepared?  Are you comfortable with the HR training you've provided to help prevent something from happening?

News of violence and terrorism has been in the news a lot lately, and it has HR departments concerned.  Maria Franco is fielding these concerns more than ever this year.  She is a certified CPLP, SPHR and GPHR with more than 15 years expe...

A common misconception in the business world is that management and leadership are the same thing.  While some employees may complete leadership training and be put in charge of small groups, they aren't actually managers. The Harvard Business Review explains why management and leadership aren't interchangeable terms, as ...

In today's economy, it's become more crucial than ever for HR professionals to keep close eyes on their business' finances. Teaching employees how to manage labor and benefit costs is an important phase of HR training. Here are a few tips for keeping track of these expenditures in 2013's economic climate.

What do employees want?
There's a great debate on what employees would rather have…a...

There have been plenty of articles written about how Generation Y will transform the workplace.  They will do things differently when it comes to some of the typical office traditions.  But here’s the thing…they’ve got to know how to GET t...