Many people are surprised to learn that free speech at work isn’t the same as free speech on the street.
The power of relationships
Mentoring has evolved from the traditional style to one that we now call effective or modern mentoring where the discipline of mentoring is based on a two way trusted relationship.
Employee Discipline – What To Do With The Unproductive Employee
Discipline in the workplace can be a very touchy subject. From hurt feelings all the way to litigation, companies face a struggle in dealing with unproductive employees. Many employers use a progressive discipline system. This means that, generally, discipline involve a three- or four-step approach before an employer terminates an employee. This system is based on […]
The world’s scariest job interview
CareerBuilder decided to have fun with a few job seekers this Halloween. If you thought job interviews were scary before, try adding a few clowns into the mix!
Halloween in the workplace: five legal issues to scare employers
…five issues for employers related to Halloween in the workplace, covering everything from Pagan celebrations to fancy dress.
Terminations – Manage Employee Thief Right Out the Door
If you think shoplifters are your biggest problem, think again. In North America, employee theft surpasses shoplifting and in amounts eight times the average stolen by shoplifters.
The Importance of Workplace Investigation Documentation
Workplace investigations can be a tough prospect, but are a necessary part of maintaining a safe and trouble-free work environment for all employees. Sometimes, an employee crosses the line. If companies had the ability to hire people who left their personal problems at home, were drug-free, didn’t harass others, remained loyal and honest, then there […]
Human Resources – It’s the “Done” Thing: Tips on Office Etiquette
…rules that are socially or morally prescribed seem intrusive to our sense of individuality and freedom.
Hiring – Seven “Non-Negotiables” to Prevent a Bad Hire
The costs of a bad hire are staggering. A recent survey by Career Builder reports more than two-thirds of employers were affected by a bad hire last year…
Human resources – commitment, not complacency
There’s no room for complacency in my HR. In a recent Fast Company article, Why RIM Lost Its Crew, Its Groove, the author writes that complacency was one of the factors killing RIM. That’s big. {If you weren’t aware, RIM makes Blackberry. No worries, I own a Blackberry and didn’t always know that either.} A complacent satisfaction with […]