The last twelve months have seen unprecedented changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, racial and social unrest, weather-related disasters, and other events. These changes have resulted in many companies rethinking […]
Over the last decade, the workplace has changed drastically. A growing number of companies have an extended workforce – freelancers, outside sales representatives, and other roles that no longer directly […]
Managers of people (versus products) are an important part of any company. They connect the managing director with the employees, helping ensure effective internal communication and a productive organization. Despite […]
As technology becomes more sophisticated and accessible, more processes are moving online. Training, working, and learning online have all become the ‘new normal.’ Many organizations shifted their training from face-to-face […]
When working in a kitchen environment where food is handled, there is no excuse for unsafe practices. Things need to be done correctly as food prepared in unsafe ways can […]
Health and safety in the workplace are essential. It remains the employer’s moral and legal responsibility under the Occupational and Health Administration Law (OSHA) to provide a safe environment for […]
We all know workplace safety should be a priority for any organization to ensure employees’ health and safety, and comply with Occupational and Health Administration’s (OSHA) regulations. Education and training […]
Overview of the profession The Human Resources (HR) department is responsible for recruiting and developing the workforce of a company. They also handle payroll benefits, employee relations and training, consult […]
An effective salesperson’s primary role is to understand the customer, know the product, and make its benefits relevant and clear to a potential buyer. But of all the skills one […]
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law that sets strict standards to protect sensitive patient health information. It is vital for companies that […]
The Health Insurance Portability Act (HIPAA) was enacted in 1996 to reform healthcare in the USA. The main objective was to ensure healthcare portability, so people wouldn’t lose their cover […]
Business projects are often complex and involve numerous stakeholders, so having a project manager lead the process is critical for any project’s success. Without proper planning and project management, companies […]
In the past, the human resources departments (HR) mainly focused on hiring, firing, and annual pay reviews, but in today’s world, their role has broadened considerably, covering a much broader […]
In business, an ethical code is a defined set of principles that guides a company in its activities and decisions. This philosophy can affect its reputation and productivity. Ethics is […]
A common mistake some of the most successful businesses make is not formally training new employees. They assume that employees will learn “as they go on the job,” but immediate […]
All employers should adequately train their employees to maintain a productive and safe workplace. Effective employee training can be developed by implementing training required by law, as well as additional training […]
The 2003 Privacy Rule was the first HIPAA-related document to use the term HIPAA “covered entities.” However, it wasn’t clear who exactly those covered entities were, and health plans, health […]
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 was enacted to establish guidelines and standards for maintaining health information security and confidentiality. Covered entities are mandated by HIPAA legislation […]
Health information is any information about a person’s health or disability. This information must be kept private and confidential. Here are some reasons why: Trust between practitioners and patients is […]
All employees should work in a non-threatening, comfortable workplace. Workers who harass others – whether through ignorance or deliberately – can turn a once comfortable and welcoming workplace into a […]