Five tips on managing telecommuters/remote employees

Effective online training programs support the culture employers want to foster.

Studies show that many employers struggle with an ill-prepared workforce. Online training helps employers stay competitive.

When fortified with valuable employee feedback, employers can improve their human capital management strategies.

When faced with secondary employment issues, employers should look at them on a case-by-case basis.

Employers may find it is not uncommon that their employees start taking on moonlighting jobs during recessionary periods. 

I have a few recommendations, or tips, to share for maximizing the blended learning experience.

Blended learning: what do we mean by that term? 

Sometimes, especially with instructor-led training, you end up with successful outcomes not necessarily related to the learning experience.

Regardless of the learning environment, when you’re preparing to develop and implement instructor-led training programs, you will be well served by considering these 10 points.

If you have employees who need training and information sooner rather than later, and most organizations do, you might be interested in virtual learning possibilities.   

While we cannot live in a state of constant fear and anxiety, at the same time, employers are responsible for the safety and welfare of their employees.

Virtual learning gives people almost endless choices and options for learning and sharing knowledge.

Know how you will communicate in a time of crisis to gain confidence and peace of mind. 

As companies position themselves for a rebound, employers will want to consider several steps in order to maximize the benefits of using salary survey data.

When businesses are faced with the unthinkable, they are normally evaluated not only by their actions, but also by how prepared they were to act. 

Salary surveys help establish competitive pay levels. Many factors can affect salary survey data such as geographic and cost-of-living comparisons.

Each business has the burden to show that it has correctly classified an employee as exempt in accordance with the rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Classifying employee positions is complicated and it can be a risky process because of the legal ramifications.