/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usThu, 19 Sep 2024 12:23:49 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2024/emmi-lingel-reveals-key-to-becoming-shrm-certificed.aspxEmmi Lingel, a rising leader in human resources, recently achieved one of the toughest milestones in the field: passing the SHRM Certified Professional exam, a key credential that distinguishes top HR professionals.Tatiana Del ValleThu, 29 Aug 2024 10:28:28 Emmi Lingel reveals the key to achieving SHRM Certified Professional successEmmi Lingel, a rising leader in human resources, recently achieved one of the toughest milestones in the field: passing the SHRM Certified Professional exam, a key credential that distinguishes top HR professionals.headshot of emmi lingel/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2024/emmi-lingel-reveals-key-to-becoming-shrm-certificed.aspxHuman Resources/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2024/new_and_improved_shrm_essentials_of_hr.aspxThe SHRM Essentials of HR course offered through USF’s Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education (CTPE) recently underwent a redesign and is now updated to reflect the most current trends and information related to human resources careers.Tatiana Del ValleThu, 30 May 2024 15:04:15 New and improved: SHRM Essentials of Human ResourcesThe SHRM Essentials of HR course offered through USF’s Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education (CTPE) recently underwent a redesign and is now updated to reflect the most current trends and information related to human resources careers.SHRM Essentials of HR/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2024/new_and_improved_shrm_essentials_of_hr.aspxHuman Resources/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/7-ways-to-pave-your-human-resources-career-path.aspxTo reach the types of human resources roles you want, it helps to evaluate alternate routes and professional skills that will get you there. And don’t forget to consider some valuable shortcuts – such as certifications and industry connections.Leigh PerkinsTue, 06 Feb 2024 11:39:11 7 Ways to Pave Your Human Resources Career PathTo reach the types of human resources roles you want, it helps to evaluate alternate routes and professional skills that will get you there. And don’t forget to consider some valuable shortcuts – such as certifications and industry connections.Two women in business attire shaking hands/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/7-ways-to-pave-your-human-resources-career-path.aspxHuman Resources/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/how-to-create-an-employee-wellness-program-that-actually-works.aspxIf you already have a wellness program that isn’t working, keep reading to find out how to do it better. Let’s get started with how to make an employee wellness program that actually works.Emily YoungTue, 20 Jun 2023 09:46:15 How to Create an Employee Wellness Program That Actually WorksIf you already have a wellness program that isn’t working, keep reading to find out how to do it better. Let’s get started with how to make an employee wellness program that actually works.An employee wearing a business suit and glasses lifting weights/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/how-to-create-an-employee-wellness-program-that-actually-works.aspxHuman Resources/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/how-do-you-create-a-winning-corporate-culture.aspxHave you ever heard the phrase “culture eats strategy for breakfast?” There’s a reason why this expression has been long-standing in the business world. Having a winning corporate culture can make or break organizational success.Haley DeLeonTue, 18 Apr 2023 09:10:06 How Do You Create a Winning Corporate Culture?Have you ever heard the phrase “culture eats strategy for breakfast?” There’s a reason why this expression has been long-standing in the business world. Having a winning corporate culture can make or break organizational success.A group of five people standing in front of a table with large windows in the background/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/how-do-you-create-a-winning-corporate-culture.aspxHuman Resources/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/13-team-building-exercises-your-staff-will-actually-enjoy.aspxWhether your team is in-person, remote, or some combination of the two, team-building exercises are a critical HR technique for creating and maintaining an effective team.Haley DeLeonTue, 06 Dec 2022 10:55:26 13 Team-Building Exercises Your Staff Will Actually EnjoyWhether your team is in-person, remote, or some combination of the two, team-building exercises are a critical HR technique for creating and maintaining an effective team.A group of people sitting while one person uses a virtual reality headset/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/13-team-building-exercises-your-staff-will-actually-enjoy.aspxHuman Resources/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/how-to-increase-employee-job-satisfaction.aspxMaintaining employee morale and engagement was the No. 1 challenge noted by HR professionals in the Society for Human Resources Management’s 2021-2022 State of the Workplace Study.Haley DeLeonTue, 18 Oct 2022 09:21:40 How to Increase Employee Job SatisfactionMaintaining employee morale and engagement was the No. 1 challenge noted by HR professionals in the Society for Human Resources Management’s 2021-2022 State of the Workplace Study.A woman in a polka dot blouse relaxing with her hands behind her head/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/how-to-increase-employee-job-satisfaction.aspxHuman Resources/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/how-to-build-hr-business-partnerships.aspxHow do you build a great HR business partnership? First, get curious about the business!Elizabeth HennigTue, 19 Jul 2022 11:28:33 How to Build HR Business PartnershipsHow do you build a great HR business partnership? First, get curious about the business!A group of people stacking their hands together/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/how-to-build-hr-business-partnerships.aspxHuman Resources/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/human-resources-changes-meet-modern-workforce.aspxThe role of human resources professionals is not the same as it was twenty years ago — or even two years ago, for that matter. As evolving realities emerge, human resources changes are most defined by a broadening range of responsibilities to meet modern workforce demands.Mark KoulianosTue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 Human Resources Changes to Meet Modern Workforce DemandThe role of human resources professionals is not the same as it was twenty years ago — or even two years ago, for that matter. As evolving realities emerge, human resources changes are most defined by a broadening range of responsibilities to meet modern workforce demands.A woman in business attire standing in front of a desk with graphics of people icons over the photo. /continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/human-resources-changes-meet-modern-workforce.aspxDirector's Corner,Human Resources/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/improving-corporate-training-preventing-failure.aspxIt has never been more urgent for your company to offer effective training programs to expand workforce skills. But the need for training does not automatically mean your company knows the formula for reskilling and upskilling staff.Leigh PerkinsTue, 21 Dec 2021 10:51:16 Improving Corporate Training | Preventing FailureIt has never been more urgent for your company to offer effective training programs to expand workforce skills. But the need for training does not automatically mean your company knows the formula for reskilling and upskilling staff.A bright office space with desks, chairs, and floor to ceiling windows/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/improving-corporate-training-preventing-failure.aspxHuman Resources/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/how-corporate-training-has-evolved.aspxProfessional development and corporate training are constantly morphing to reflect the times. To keep up with the changing executive education landscape, learn how corporate training has evolved and how you can make the most of today’s professional learning experience.Leigh PerkinsTue, 21 Sep 2021 14:54:26 How Corporate Training Has EvolvedProfessional development and corporate training are constantly morphing to reflect the times. To keep up with the changing executive education landscape, learn how corporate training has evolved and how you can make the most of today’s professional learning experience.A group of four people having a virtual meeting together/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/how-corporate-training-has-evolved.aspxHuman Resources,Professional Development/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/types-of-corporate-training-programs.aspxIf your company is one of the 83% of organizations planning or already offering corporate training programs this year, your participation could put you on the pathway to advancement. You’ll gain new competencies and a competitive advantage for promotions.Leigh PerkinsTue, 06 Jul 2021 10:47:00 Types of Corporate Training ProgramsIf your company is one of the 83% of organizations planning or already offering corporate training programs this year, your participation could put you on the pathway to advancement. You’ll gain new competencies and a competitive advantage for promotions.A group of people sitting in chairs with one person raising their hand/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/types-of-corporate-training-programs.aspxHuman Resources,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/5-tips-for-paralegals-to-improve-client-communication.aspxAs the liaison between counsel and client, paralegals are called on to handle complex and sensitive exchanges of information. Communicating with your law firm’s clients requires skills in translating legalese, managing documents, keeping track of critical dates, and imparting a level of emotional support.Leigh PerkinsTue, 15 Jun 2021 09:41:47 5 Tips for Paralegals to Improve Client CommunicationAs the liaison between counsel and client, paralegals are called on to handle complex and sensitive exchanges of information. Communicating with your law firm’s clients requires skills in translating legalese, managing documents, keeping track of critical dates, and imparting a level of emotional support.Two women dressed in business attire looking at a tablet together/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/5-tips-for-paralegals-to-improve-client-communication.aspxHuman Resources/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/six-tips-for-improving-employee-retention.aspxWith hiring in expansion mode in every sector, managers are preparing for an all-out battle for talent. How do you lower your risk of losing top staffers to the competition?Leigh PerkinsTue, 08 Jun 2021 09:52:15 Six Tips for Improving Employee RetentionWith hiring in expansion mode in every sector, managers are preparing for an all-out battle for talent. How do you lower your risk of losing top staffers to the competition?A person's hand holding a rope tied around a man in business attire/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/six-tips-for-improving-employee-retention.aspxHuman Resources/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/is-human-resources-the-right-career-for-you.aspxIf you’re an extrovert who thrives on working with others, there are plenty of reasons to consider a human resources career. HR is a high-touch field, and practitioners interact with people from all walks of life from sun up to sun down.Jen CarlevattiTue, 22 Dec 2020 09:49:12 Is Human Resources the Right Career for You?If you’re an extrovert who thrives on working with others, there are plenty of reasons to consider a human resources career. HR is a high-touch field, and practitioners interact with people from all walks of life from sun up to sun down.Two women shaking hands and smiling /continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/is-human-resources-the-right-career-for-you.aspxHuman Resources/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/managing-online-corporate-training.aspxWhether your boss is requiring you to take online training courses or you’re voluntarily trying to expand your skill set, finding time for professional development can be a challenge.Jen CarlevattiFri, 20 Nov 2020 16:45:07 Managing Online Corporate TrainingWhether your boss is requiring you to take online training courses or you’re voluntarily trying to expand your skill set, finding time for professional development can be a challenge.A woman wearing glasses standing in front of a wall with sticky notes/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/managing-online-corporate-training.aspxHuman Resources,Professional Development/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/five-tips-for-conflict-resolution-in-the-workplace.aspxLet’s face it: Workplace disagreements are never fun. When those disagreements boil into overt conflict, though, they become downright excruciating. Unchecked conflict can rob your team of its morale, destroy productivity, and create permanent workplace rifts.Daniel GoodsonTue, 13 Oct 2020 13:32:52 Five Tips for Conflict Resolution in the WorkplaceLet’s face it: Workplace disagreements are never fun. When those disagreements boil into overt conflict, though, they become downright excruciating. Unchecked conflict can rob your team of its morale, destroy productivity, and create permanent workplace rifts.A group of people sitting at a table and pointing fingers at someone/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/five-tips-for-conflict-resolution-in-the-workplace.aspxHuman Resources,Leadership and Management,Project Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/benefits-of-offering-employee-training-and-development.aspxImplementing an employee training program is a long-term investment in your best resource (people) that can positively impact your bottom line tenfold. From reducing the cost of employee turnover to increasing productivity, here are just a few of the many benefits of offering employee training and development programs.Jen CarlevattiTue, 22 Sep 2020 11:26:13 Benefits of Offering Employee Training and DevelopmentImplementing an employee training program is a long-term investment in your best resource (people) that can positively impact your bottom line tenfold. From reducing the cost of employee turnover to increasing productivity, here are just a few of the many benefits of offering employee training and development programs.A woman standing at the front of a room presenting a monthly budget to a group of people/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/benefits-of-offering-employee-training-and-development.aspxHuman Resources,Leadership and Management,Professional Development/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/6-ways-to-improve-employee-wellness-for-productivity.aspxAs a leader in your organization, you’re faced with a tough challenge. How can you maintain productivity (and profitability) when workers are chronically stressed due to COVID-19? The answer is simple: Take care of your employees’ emotional and mental well-being.Emily YoungFri, 22 May 2020 15:20:30 6 Ways to Improve Employee Wellness for ProductivityAs a leader in your organization, you’re faced with a tough challenge. How can you maintain productivity (and profitability) when workers are chronically stressed due to COVID-19? The answer is simple: Take care of your employees’ emotional and mental well-being.A man wearing athletic clothing running on a treadmill/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/6-ways-to-improve-employee-wellness-for-productivity.aspxHuman Resources,Leadership and Management,Process Improvement,Professional Development/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/5-reasons-why-you-should-offer-health-insurance-for-employees.aspxIf this article had a moral, it would be that giving your employees health insurance coverage is the right thing to do and, ultimately, beneficial for all concerned parties. It’s kind of like A Christmas Carol in that Ebenezer Scrooge opening his heart was a good thing for him that ultimately saved Tiny Tim.Joe EmersonFri, 08 May 2020 10:21:51 5 Reasons Why You Should Offer Health Insurance for EmployeesIf this article had a moral, it would be that giving your employees health insurance coverage is the right thing to do and, ultimately, beneficial for all concerned parties. It’s kind of like A Christmas Carol in that Ebenezer Scrooge opening his heart was a good thing for him that ultimately saved Tiny Tim.A group of three people sitting together and smiling/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/5-reasons-why-you-should-offer-health-insurance-for-employees.aspxHuman Resources,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/benefits-of-encouraging-employees-to-use-vacation-time.aspxResearch on the benefits of encouraging employees to use vacation time shows they’re also a source of improved productivity and profit for businesses and better mental, physical, and financial health for employees. And all that is adrenaline for the economy.Joe EmersonFri, 01 May 2020 09:53:22 Benefits of Encouraging Employees to Use Vacation TimeResearch on the benefits of encouraging employees to use vacation time shows they’re also a source of improved productivity and profit for businesses and better mental, physical, and financial health for employees. And all that is adrenaline for the economy.Two people relaxing in hammocks side by side/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/benefits-of-encouraging-employees-to-use-vacation-time.aspxHuman Resources,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/you-lost-your-job-now-what.aspxThe sudden loss of a job is a body blow, but life and financial obligations don’t stop because you’re unemployed. How do you respond while still reeling from the impact? Simple. Be indomitable.Joe EmersonTue, 21 Apr 2020 14:40:17 You Lost Your Job. Now What?The sudden loss of a job is a body blow, but life and financial obligations don’t stop because you’re unemployed. How do you respond while still reeling from the impact? Simple. Be indomitable.A man in business attire sitting with his hand on his forehead /continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/you-lost-your-job-now-what.aspxHuman Resources,Professional Development/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/movement-mindfulness-and-motivation-how-to-increase-employee-productivity.aspxTo help your team achieve improved outcomes and have less stress doing it, focus on three almost effortless improvements to the modern workplace: Movement, mindfulness, and motivation are how you can increase employee productivity and enhance your team’s everyday experience at work.Leigh PerkinsTue, 24 Mar 2020 10:21:54 Movement, Mindfulness, and Motivation: How to Increase Employee ProductivityTo help your team achieve improved outcomes and have less stress doing it, focus on three almost effortless improvements to the modern workplace: Movement, mindfulness, and motivation are how you can increase employee productivity and enhance your team’s everyday experience at work.A man wearing glasses and a button down shirt carrying a bag on his shoulder/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/movement-mindfulness-and-motivation-how-to-increase-employee-productivity.aspxHuman Resources,Leadership and Management,Professional Development/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/how-to-fight-employee-turnover-by-showing-appreciation.aspxIt’s great when the bottom line and golden rule line up. For example, keeping good employees happy is cost-effective, and churn is costly.Joe EmersonTue, 10 Mar 2020 14:18:59 How to Fight Employee Turnover by Showing AppreciationIt’s great when the bottom line and golden rule line up. For example, keeping good employees happy is cost-effective, and churn is costly.A person holding a sticky note that says "thanks" with a smiley face/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/how-to-fight-employee-turnover-by-showing-appreciation.aspxHuman Resources,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/how-to-sustain-workplace-health-during-cold-and-flu-season.aspxThe office is never fun during cold and flu season, but we have weapons in our war against disease. Whether you’re an office manager or an employee armed with rubbing alcohol, you can defeat viruses with some easy tactics.Emily YoungMon, 09 Mar 2020 11:35:25 How to Sustain Workplace Health During Cold and Flu SeasonThe office is never fun during cold and flu season, but we have weapons in our war against disease. Whether you’re an office manager or an employee armed with rubbing alcohol, you can defeat viruses with some easy tactics.Figurines of people standing on a laptop keyboard and cleaning/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/how-to-sustain-workplace-health-during-cold-and-flu-season.aspxHuman Resources,Professional Development/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/5-proven-employee-motivation-strategies.aspxA motivated employee is more engaged, and an engaged employee is more productive. Gallup calculations on the U.S. workplace indicate 34 percent of workers are engaged (a survey high), 13 percent are “actively disengaged” (a new low – in a good way), and that engagement is a key driver of positive business outcomes.Joe EmersonWed, 04 Dec 2019 09:39:55 5 Proven Employee Motivation StrategiesA motivated employee is more engaged, and an engaged employee is more productive. Gallup calculations on the U.S. workplace indicate 34 percent of workers are engaged (a survey high), 13 percent are “actively disengaged” (a new low – in a good way), and that engagement is a key driver of positive business outcomes.A group of people sitting around a table smiling with their fists raised in the air/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/5-proven-employee-motivation-strategies.aspxHuman Resources,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/evaluating-and-diminishing-risks-in-hr.aspxAll organizations, no matter how different they seem, have one thing in common: risk. And if you’re a human resources professional, risk management is part of your job.Emily YoungTue, 26 Nov 2019 10:56:26 Evaluating (and Diminishing) Risks in HRAll organizations, no matter how different they seem, have one thing in common: risk. And if you’re a human resources professional, risk management is part of your job.Two men sitting across from each other at a desk in an office/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/evaluating-and-diminishing-risks-in-hr.aspxHuman Resources/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/how-to-communicate-better-a-guide-for-hr-professionals.aspxSpeaking at a conference, SHRM-Senior Certified Professional Jennifer Currence defined what she called the three components of communication: self-awareness, listening, and speaking. Her thoughts and a synopsis of a SHRM toolkit/treatise titled “Managing Organizational Communication” are the essence of our guide for HR professionals on how to communicate better.Joe EmersonTue, 08 Oct 2019 11:06:09 How to Communicate Better: A Guide for HR ProfessionalsSpeaking at a conference, SHRM-Senior Certified Professional Jennifer Currence defined what she called the three components of communication: self-awareness, listening, and speaking. Her thoughts and a synopsis of a SHRM toolkit/treatise titled “Managing Organizational Communication” are the essence of our guide for HR professionals on how to communicate better.A man and woman sitting at a desk shaking hands/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/how-to-communicate-better-a-guide-for-hr-professionals.aspxHuman Resources/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/top-5-reasons-you-should-earn-a-shrm-certification.aspxTraining for and achieving a professional certification from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is an invaluable tool as you build or expand your human resources career.Leigh PerkinsTue, 10 Sep 2019 10:39:24 Top 5 Reasons You Should Earn a SHRM CertificationTraining for and achieving a professional certification from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is an invaluable tool as you build or expand your human resources career.A group of people sitting at a table with one woman raising her hand/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/top-5-reasons-you-should-earn-a-shrm-certification.aspxHuman Resources/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/keeping-good-employees-takes-thought-and-effort.aspxThink of the excitement you felt when you made that perfect hire. There was the outstanding résumé, the impressive interview. You felt, almost immediately, that this individual is a perfect fit for the position, and you were right.Mark KoulianosFri, 23 Aug 2019 00:00:00 Keeping Good Employees Takes Thought and EffortThink of the excitement you felt when you made that perfect hire. There was the outstanding résumé, the impressive interview. You felt, almost immediately, that this individual is a perfect fit for the position, and you were right.A man with a beard and glasses standing in front of a whiteboard talking to a group of people/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/keeping-good-employees-takes-thought-and-effort.aspxDirector's Corner,Human Resources,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/building-the-perfect-team.aspxLet’s now envision a situation where you’re assembling a staff from scratch. You “hold all the cards” and can recruit employees who will best fulfill your workplace objectives. How do you go about building the perfect team?Mark KoulianosFri, 02 Aug 2019 00:00:00 Building the Perfect TeamLet’s now envision a situation where you’re assembling a staff from scratch. You “hold all the cards” and can recruit employees who will best fulfill your workplace objectives. How do you go about building the perfect team?A group of three people giving each other a high five/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/building-the-perfect-team.aspxDirector's Corner,Human Resources,Leadership and Management