September 28, 2011 10:20 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer2 Comments
With so many managers being told to document everything in preparation for possible termination, it’s easy to see why so many managers think of progressive discipline as a way of easing people out the door. But it can be much more than that. Read on to find out how.
September 23, 2011 10:27 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
We all know that allowing employees to work off the clock can bring about the wrath of DOL’s wage-and-hour cops. How far does the definition of “off the clock” go? Read on to learn how something as small as a phone conversation might the wage-and-hour cops to your door.
September 21, 2011 10:05 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer2 Comments
For many employers, a criminal conviction on a job applicant’s record stands out as the ultimate red flag. But it’s not always prudent to use a criminal conviction as justification for rejecting a job applicant. Read on to learn more about why that is.
September 19, 2011 10:35 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
A manager made some ill-advised comments about an employee’s age after turning him down for a promotion. The result? An age discrimination lawsuit. Read on to learn what happened, and how you can avoid making the same mistakes.
September 14, 2011 9:45 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Retaliation is now the #1 reason why employees sue, according to the EEOC. Read on to learn what you can do to avoid getting slapped with a retaliation charge.
September 6, 2011 10:00 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Properly delivered, praise can do wonders for morale and productivity. But it can also backfire, creating the opposite effect. Read on to learn how employee praise can end up doing more harm than good.
September 2, 2011 10:11 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
While employee turnover continues to fall, the departure rate among top talent is going up. Read on to learn what your organization can do to help retain your best employees.
August 24, 2011 9:56 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Great leaders know that their own bulb burns brighter when their team members shine. Read on to learn more about why leaders who don’t hog all the credit are more successful.
August 22, 2011 10:43 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer4 Comments
Work-life balance is increasingly important to employees, and it also has a legal side to be aware of. Managers who aren’t careful could find themselves sued for Family Responsibilities Discrimination. Read on to learn what it is, and how managers could wind up in trouble for it.
August 12, 2011 9:33 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer2 Comments
The courts recently ruled that employee complaints made orally carry the same protections that a written complaint would. What does this ruling mean for your organization? Read on to find out.
