January 27, 2011 10:45 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
FMLA intermittent leave continues to be a challenge in the workplace and managers need to carefully monitor how it’s used. Read on to learn why managers need to be observant, and what happens if they aren’t.
January 25, 2011 1:05 pmPublished by Stephen J. Meyer2 Comments
If an employee engages in protected activity, and shortly thereafter a member of his or her family is terminated, is that grounds for a retaliation case? According to the Supreme Court, yes. Read on to learn what the high court said, and how it might affect your organization.
January 24, 2011 10:35 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Most managers genuinely want to do a good job. Trouble is, they often suffer from interpersonal “blind spots,” and don’t see the harm they are doing. Read on to learn about some of the troublesome practices that drive good employees away from your organization.
January 21, 2011 10:45 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer4 Comments
Managers are intelligent, savvy professionals capable of getting results and doing so legally…most of the time. But every once in awhile there are those that fall through the cracks. Read on to see some of the unbelievable true stories from the darker side of management.
January 19, 2011 10:30 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
In the last few years companies have been doing less formal employee training and more informal coaching. When managers learn to coach their employees, the payoff for companies can be huge. Read on to learn why the coaching style of management can benefit both managers and employees.
January 17, 2011 11:29 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Last month an employer tells you he needs FMLA leave for an injured back. Now he has a new injury. Does he have to go through the entire notification process again? Yes. Read on to learn why previous injuries aren’t a substitute for requesting FMLA leave.
January 14, 2011 10:45 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Managers need to be aware that making employees share tight spaces could lead to trouble. Read on to learn what happened when one employee filed a sexual harassment lawsuit when another employee got too close for comfort.
January 12, 2011 10:30 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer2 Comments
The ADA says that reassigning an employee to a vacant position counts as an accommodation. But what qualifies as a vacant position? Read on to learn what the courts said when an employee sued when he couldn’t get assigned to a role held by a temp.
January 7, 2011 10:30 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Most managers are decent human beings who respect their employees and work hard to maximize team productivity. But then there are the ones whose blunders land them in hot water. Read on to see some of the inexplicably true horror stories from the world of management.
January 5, 2011 10:50 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer4 Comments
Praising employees is far more difficult than most managers realize. Even giving positive feedback can backfire if not done properly. Read on to learn how praising an employee incorrectly can result in decreased morale or even turnover.
