Once again using HRmarketer software, we analyzed the #HRTechConf conference website and tweets to come up with the following Conference Twitter Primer — all the information you need to socially prepare for the world’s largest HR technology conference and exposition hall! Bookmark this page and refer to it during the conference if you need someone’s Twitter ID. The Basics. Location: The Venetian®, Las Vegas. The best is yet to come! MORE

I need to find the appropriate way to tell my supervisor that I do not want to supervise another intern next year. I work for a nonprofit that contracts with schools to provide services in the schools. It was a lot of work and was stressful because we have to share the same space which made working with student one-on-one very difficult. It’s been two weeks and I want to explode from the stress. She still might not agree, but it’s worth having the conversation. MORE

Training employees is a critical part of any business. If you don’t prioritize employee training, the drawback could be fatal. According to studies, more than 40% of employees who do not receive training leave the company in their first year. MORE

This Brief is approved for external distribution, but the information is not intended as legal advice. California enacted a new law in response to the new Title IX regulations in order to ensure a “fair, transparent, and consistent response to reports of sexual violence.”. MORE

Our weekly recap of fundings, mergers & acquisition, partnership and other interesting news from the human resource, recruitment and employee benefits marketplace. Intertek Group, a Workforce Training and Communications Provider, Acquires Alchemy Systems. Grovo and Sandler Training Partner to Bring Modern Microlearning to Global Sales Enablement Industry. Get These Updates and More Timely News via Email. The CFO Alliance and Illumeo Announce Learning Partnership. MORE

A new market has emerged: Employee feedback apps for the corporate marketplace. These tools are powerful and disruptive, and they have the potential to redefine how we manage our organizations. As the economy grows and the job market gets hotter, employee engagement and retention have become a top priority. As I discuss in Why Culture is the Hottest Topic in Business , most CEOs are bending over backwards to make their company a “great place to work.” MORE

Self-belief is not just believing in yourself, it’s being the final voice and authority in your life. When I started to stand my ground and step into my power, I got the courage to start the business. Self-Love and Fitness is also an online retailer of fitness equipment. MORE

*Editorial note* Sometimes social conversations are better than articles and blog posts, such as the case with this social conversation converted into a blog post. Well, it seems I am not the only one. Let us know in the comments. The policy pushers. MORE

It’s not what traditionally comes to mind — Nike’s athletic shoes and “Just do it” slogan, or Subaru’s sedans and SUVs that are, apparently, the official vehicles of outdoorsy dog lovers. An employer brand is a term coined sometime during the 1990s. MORE