August 16, 2010 10:30 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Hiring from within requires the same due diligence you would give to an external job candidate. Even though you might already know internal job applicants, it’s still important to ask tough questions to see how they respond when put in the spotlight. Read on to learn a few tough questions worth asking the next time you hire from within.
August 13, 2010 11:55 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer18 Comments
As a general rule, you can’t give nonexempt employees comp time in lieu of cash for overtime. But there is an exception to the rule, provided your pay period is more than one week. Keep reading to find out how you can take advantage of this FLSA exception.
August 12, 2010 11:25 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer2 Comments
Of course managers want to give non-monetary rewards that make employees feel valued. But done poorly, rewards can have the exact opposite effect on the recipient. Read on to find out what makes for both good and bad non-monetary rewards.
August 9, 2010 11:25 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer4 Comments
Of course employee turnover hurts productivity and morale, but it also comes with a slew of unforeseen costs. Do you know just how much employee turnover impacts your bottom line? It may be more than you think. Read on to find out about how to quantify these hidden costs.
August 6, 2010 11:04 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer2 Comments
An employer demotes an obese worker without offering reasonable accommodation. Their reason: He’s too heavy to get the job done. Sounds like a case of disability discrimination, right? Maybe not. Read on to find out what happened when the employee sued.
July 30, 2010 11:23 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer2 Comments
Most managers know you can’t, and shouldn’t, discipline workers for taking FMLA leave. But what if you need to discipline them for other reasons? Will the actions you take be perceived as retaliation? What steps can you take to be sure your disciplinary actions are justifiable and clearly documented. Find out how to navigate this legal minefield.
July 28, 2010 11:58 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer4 Comments
Believe it or not, managers are seldom promoted because someone thinks they’ve got good leadership skills. They get promoted because they have one thing that they’re really good at, a “confidence base”. Read on to find out what a confidence base is, and how it can catapult you into a leadership role.
July 19, 2010 12:19 pmPublished by Stephen J. Meyer2 Comments
The courts have ruled that mandating the hiring of minorities counts as reverse discrimination. So how do you maintain a diverse workplace without running afoul of the law? Broaden the applicant pool. Keep reading to learn how to encourage minority response to your recruiting efforts without getting into legal trouble.
July 16, 2010 11:50 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer4 Comments
Nobody likes to think that a big project they’re working on is going to fail. But taking a few moments with your team to map out problems that could be on the horizon can help you avoid disaster. Read on to find out how the “premortem technique” can help your team avoid the pitfalls that can lead to a project’s failure.
July 14, 2010 11:35 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer16 Comments
Would you recognize sexual harassment if you saw it? In some cases, identifying sexual harassment is easy. But what about situations that are marginal? Where’s the line between just “joking around victimless banter” and a hostile work environment? Failing to identify these instances can lead to complaints and costly lawsuits. Read on to learn how the courts define a hostile environment, and see if your workplace would pass the test.
