May 12, 2010 9:08 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer4 Comments
Not matter what business you’re in, employees sometimes make mistakes. But what separates high-performance organizations from the rest is how they deal with those mistakes. Read on to learn how one enlightened leader turned a $25,000 business blunder into a valuable employee training lesson.
May 7, 2010 11:00 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer6 Comments
Employee praise can be a powerful tool to keep employees engaged and loyal to the company. But when delivered the wrong way, it can destroy workplace morale and your credibility. Read on and discover four ways employee praise can backfire.
May 5, 2010 11:00 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer4 Comments
Most managers know that the ADA requires them to provide reasonable accommodation to disabled workers. But what many don’t know is that the worker doesn’t have to specifically ask for the accommodation. Managers must be able to spot even subtle accommodation requests and start the Interactive Process. Read on and discover how your managers can crack the “ADA code” and keep your company in full ADA compliance.
April 30, 2010 11:00 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer6 Comments
Two words uttered by a rogue line manager during an employment reference check cost his company $2.4 million. Read on and learn what he said and how his HR department could have prevented this costly lawsuit.
April 28, 2010 11:00 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Getting extraordinary results from average performers is tough. You’d like to have only excellent employees on the team, but often that’s not realistic. Read on and learn about four employee coaching tips that can give your average performers a performance boost.
April 26, 2010 11:00 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
What does business ethics smell like? A report from leading US and Canadian researchers suggests that cleanliness may trigger ethical business behavior. Read on and learn about the connection between business ethics and a clean environment.
April 23, 2010 11:00 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer4 Comments
The HIRE Act (Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment) promotes a change in your hiring policy. Companies that hire new employees will receive tax benefits that promote job growth and long-term employment. Read on and discover what Uncle Sam will do for you when you hire new staff in 2010.
April 21, 2010 11:00 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer6 Comments
When top performers jump ship, your organization suffers . . . and so does your reputation as a manager. Executives begin to question your effectiveness as a leader when you can’t retain superstar talent. Read on to find out how the CAREER model can help you “keep your keepers” for the long term.
April 19, 2010 11:00 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
A flash of anger in your business communication can help you drive home critical points. However, you have to be extra careful of how, when and why you use that anger. Read on and learn how a properly managed “temper tantrum” can be an effective leadership tool.
April 9, 2010 11:00 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
At-will employees are subject to employee termination at any time for any non-discriminatory reason. But employers may have less latitude than they think. The “good faith and fair dealing” rule can cause serious problems. Learn how one company’s ignorance lead to a costly employee termination lawsuit.
