October 15, 2010 11:30 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
When you know a solution to a problem your employees are facing, it’s tempting to just tell them what to do. But in many cases, that approach can kill employee engagement. Research shows that people are far more committed to ideas they come up with on their own. Read on to learn the details of a study that shows the importance of “idea ownership” and the impact it has on commitment.
October 13, 2010 11:30 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Why is it that some leaders fail to get results even when they have a team of high-performance employees? And why can’t they figure out how to turn things around when you turn up the heat? Read on to learn about the crippling mistake that can undermine a leader’s effectiveness and stifle the success of any would-be A-Team.
October 11, 2010 1:50 pmPublished by Stephen J. Meyer1 Comment
The principle of making the interviewee comfortable during a complaint investigation goes only so far. If you’re facing a hostile witness – or a hostile accused – you may have to approach them differently. Read on to learn a few techniques for getting through to a hostile interviewee.
October 8, 2010 10:30 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Determining who is and isn’t entitled to an accommodation can be tricky. So how can HR ensure that employees who genuinely need disability accommodation get it? Here’s a checklist from the Labor Department’s Job Accommodation Network (JAN) that may help.
October 6, 2010 11:30 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer4 Comments
Discrimination in today’s workplace is nowhere near as blatant as it once was. It’s often very subtle and, in many cases, is unintentional. Before you make a decision that concerns an employee, you need to ask four “self-check” questions. Read on to learn how this technique will prevent biased decision-making.
October 1, 2010 12:55 pmPublished by Stephen J. Meyer2 Comments
Top executives bristle when they see “jack-of-all-trade” managers. They know that it’s impossible for anyone to achieve excellence in multiple roles. Great leaders know that it’s important to admit to shortcomings. Read on to learn how accepting fallibility can build a leader’s credibility.
September 29, 2010 11:54 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
The Department of Labor has just radically expanded the number of employees who can take time off to care for children. Employees no longer have to be a parent to care for a newborn, adoptee, or sick child. How much do these new regulations affect how you issue FMLA leave? Read on to find out.
September 27, 2010 10:30 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Everyone thought Cami and Mark were in a relationship, so when Cami claimed Mark was harassing her, nobody bought it, and she was eventually fired. She later sued for sexual harassment. Did the court think she had a case? Read on to find out.
September 24, 2010 11:53 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
While it’s a great tool for exchanging information, e-mail falls short as a tool for building trust. To get your team to perform effectively, face-to-face communication is essential. Read on to find out what research says about when it’s okay to email and when you should schedule a meeting.
September 22, 2010 12:55 pmPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
For most managers, progressive discipline is just the paper trail to make insure themselves against terminated employees who sue for discrimination. But the fact is progressive discipline can actually help employees save their jobs, not just protect the company from those that are fired. Read on to find out how to use progressive discipline as a lifeboat instead of a hammer.
