TrainingABC Blog

Illinois SB 1829: What You Need to Know
Category: Info
Author: Jim McKay
Posted: 06-10-2019 02:35 AM
Views: 2005
Synopsis: Illinois is on the verge of joining New York and California by requiring sexual harassment training for both supervisory and non-supervisory personnel.  Illinois SB 1829 is nearly law.  Here's what you need to know if you employee workers in the state.

Washington State Sexual Harassment Law and Training Requirements
Category: Info
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 06-15-2018 02:19 AM
Views: 1967
Synopsis: Washington's sexual harassment laws have long been some of the nations most protective of employees, so it should be no surprise that Washington was the first state to ban pre-employment agreements that prohibit employees from discussing sexual harassment that occurred in their workplace and agreements that deny the right to file a complaint publicly.  We listed all of the differences between Washington and federal law in one place.

Make Your Performance Appraisals Part of a Year Round Performance Management Plan
Category: Management/Leadership
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 06-08-2018 03:30 AM
Views: 1940
Synopsis: Managers should consider using employee performance appraisals as part of an overarching, year-round performance management plan. Some benefits include continuous improvement for employees, less pressure on employees, and closer relationships between managers and employees.

Fighting Unconscious Bias in Your Workforce
Category: Workplace Diversity
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 03-05-2019 10:09 PM
Views: 1928
Synopsis: Learn how unconscious bias affects relationships, morale and productivity at work.

The FMLA: Stay in Compliance
Category: Employment Law
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 10-08-2018 02:35 AM
Views: 1915
Synopsis: The FMLA can be confusing, however with a little research and guidance the basics of the law can be easily understood.

Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls in Construction and Industrial Facilities
Category: Safety
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 03-21-2022 03:20 AM
Views: 1879
Synopsis: Every year 700 work fatalities and over 243,000 injuries annually due to slips, trips and falls in the workplace.

How to Destroy the Curse of Negativity in Your Workplace
Category: Management/Leadership
Author: Jim McKay
Posted: 06-01-2018 07:06 AM
Views: 1828
Synopsis: Negativity can destroy a workplace.  Every manager faces it and must have tools in their arsenal to combat it.  Learn how to control negativity and turn your workplace into a positive and productive place with healthy and happy employees.

Mandated Reporters for Child Abuse in California
Category: Employment Law
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 07-20-2021 03:27 PM
Views: 1823
Synopsis: California businesses with any contact with minors now have specific reporting guidelines.

Harassment Free Workplaces are Productive Workplaces
Category: Harassment
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 06-07-2018 03:44 AM
Views: 1807
Synopsis: When organizations take harassment seriously, employees have better morale and as a result are more productive.  When employees know they are safe and their management cares about their well-being, it's amazing how much they can accomplish.

California Senate Bill 1343 - Required Sexual Harassment Training for all Employees
Category: Info
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 12-30-2018 07:49 AM
Views: 1762
Synopsis: Starting in January 2020, all California businesses with 5 or more employees are required to train all employees on sexual harassment once every 2 years.