January 16, 2013 9:30 amPublished by Mike Boyette1 Comment
How are New Year’s Resolutions similar to workplace training? Both require incredible amounts of discipline to be successful. Read on to learn more.
January 14, 2013 10:39 amPublished by Mike BoyetteLeave your thoughts
You already know supervisors are agents of their employers, and if they commit discrimination — even unintentionally — the law lays the mistake directly at their employer’s door. But are you aware that the legal definition of a supervisor might be about to change, with sweeping implications for every employer in the land? Read on to learn more about this case.
January 11, 2013 10:03 amPublished by Mike BoyetteLeave your thoughts
Employee turnover is still fairly low as the economy recovers. But that might not be good news for employers. When retention is high, it means employee engagement becomes less of a priority, which can have negative consequences down the road. Read on to learn more.
January 9, 2013 10:51 amPublished by Mike BoyetteLeave your thoughts
You and your managers probably already know that employee complaints about serious matters like harassment, discrimination, bullying and the like are to be taken VERY seriously. But even if managers understand this general point, they can still make serious mistakes that jeopardize the proper handling of a complaint. Read on to learn what they are.
January 7, 2013 2:29 pmPublished by Mike BoyetteLeave your thoughts
Progressive discipline is simple in theory but often complicated in practice. Here are three key points for supervisors to keep in mind.
January 2, 2013 2:41 pmPublished by Mike BoyetteLeave your thoughts
A new study sheds some light on how many HR professionals advertise job openings. Do your practices match what these survey respondents said? Read on to find out.
December 28, 2012 2:46 pmPublished by Mike BoyetteLeave your thoughts
What happens when the demands of the job force an employee to work through an unpaid meal break? Is the employer violating wage and hour laws if it fails to pay the person for the time? Read on to find out.
December 26, 2012 3:04 pmPublished by Mike BoyetteLeave your thoughts
If there’s one thing a manager shouldn’t be in today’s business environment, it’s prejudiced. And yet, human beings are all prejudiced, to some extent. So what can managers do to avoid acting on your biases? Read on to find out.
December 17, 2012 2:32 pmPublished by Mike BoyetteLeave your thoughts
Do you have any employees with Asperger’s syndrome? You might. And if you do (or if you suspect that you do, you’ll want to know how to help such people meet their special challenges. Read on to learn more.
December 12, 2012 9:59 amPublished by Mike BoyetteLeave your thoughts
Managers often make one of two mistakes when dealing with employee complaints of harassment, discrimination and the like. Ignoring the problem is bad enough, but punishing the complainant is even worse, as it opens the door for retaliation claims. Read on to learn more.
