Training - McGraw-Hill Introduction to Business

The Myth of the Labor Skills Gap

August 26, 2014

Economists have long argued that a skills gap is growing among the American workforce. Hundreds of businesses both large and small have echoed this sentiment, claiming that there aren’t enough qualified people to perform certain jobs. However, in most cases this line of thinking simply doesn’t add up. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of unemployed people exceeds the number of jobs available in every industry. In durable goods manufacturing, for instance, there are approximately 576,000 idle Continue reading →

Ethics, Training, Manufacturing, Labor Relations, Unemployment, Compensation

Chapter 1: Taking Risks and Making Profits, Chapter 2: Economics, Chapter 7: Management & Leadership, Chapter 10: Motivation, Chapter 11: Human Resource Management

Educating Executives about Social Media

July 14, 2014

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For millions of people around the world, social media is a vital tool for everyday life. However, there are millions more who don’t have a Twitter handle or even a Facebook account. These mostly middle-aged or older absentees simply didn’t get swept in the social networking tide like so many others. To retirees, remaining unfamiliar with the subtle workings of a service like Instagram is not a huge loss. But for managers at many companies, social media skills are becoming Continue reading →

Innovation, Mentoring, Management, Training, Human Resources, Social Media

Chapter 7: Management & Leadership, Chapter 8: Organizational Culture and Structure, Chapter 10: Motivation, Bonus Chapter B: Technology and New Media, Bonus Chapter D: Personal Finance

How to Make the Most of Employees’ Personalities

July 12, 2013

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First days on the job tend to be stressful. Not only must fresh hires learn the names of a litany of new colleagues, they may also be required to endure often boring orientation sessions. In corporate environments especially, these standardized introductory rituals teach new hires to tone down their own personalities in order to conform to the company’s way of doing things. While this is likely an efficient way to acclimate employees to the job, new studies show that Continue reading →

Employee Empowerment, Customer Service, Global, Zappos, Training, Human Resources, India

Chapter 7: Management & Leadership, Chapter 8: Organizational Culture and Structure, Chapter 10: Motivation, Chapter 11: Human Resource Management, Chapter 12: Labor Management and Unions

[VIDEO] Creating Skilled Workers

March 1, 2013

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In an effort to create more skilled workers, manufacturers are adopting German-style apprenticeships with local students.

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Questions:

Is apprenticeship training a valuable resource for high school graduates?

Do “blue collar” jobs have a negative image in the United States?

From The New York Times

Training, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Unemployment

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Sending Franchisees to School

February 10, 2013

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When it comes to running a business, you can never know too much. That’s why many national chains are sending potential franchisees to school before they get the keys to a store. Although classroom lectures figure in to many of these programs, the main goal is to educate the franchisee-to-be on as many aspects of the business as possible. This can include everything from working the grill and mopping floors to employee management and media relations.

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Franchising, Food, Training, Human Resources, Culver’s

Chapter 7: Management & Leadership, Chapter 8: Organizational Culture and Structure, Chapter 9: Production and Operations Management, Chapter 10: Motivation, Chapter 11: Human Resource Management, Chapter 12: Labor Management and Unions