One of the most common questions I am asked is, “How will I know when we need to revise our policies?”. The answer is complicated and can depend on multiple factors, including your company culture, state and federal law changes, recent court cases, upcoming court cases, recent events in the news, and recent changes to …
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Flu season is upon us and preparation is the key to ensuring your business is protected. Each year, on average, 5 to 20 percent of the U.S. population get the flu. Not only will this most likely impact your employees, it could impact you directly. While it may seem extreme, over preparing is the best …
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It is annual review time for many companies – the time of year to reflect on the last 365 days and give a rating to our employees on their performance. In recent years there is a movement to do away with the annual review. I have heard a variety of excuses for eliminating this annual …
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As Hurricane Florence barrels towards the coast your mind may be overwhelmed with thoughts about the safety of your employees, insurance policy coverage, inventory concerns, incoming shipments, and securing your property. Of all the important things that are on your mind and all of the items that are vying for your attention in the hours …
Communication is perhaps the most important part of any reduction in force planning. It is important to know your message, understand your why, and be able to articulate it to your company. Following are just a few of our top tips on how to communicate during a layoff. If at all possible, deliver the message …
The road leading up to a company’s decision to layoff any number of their employees is long and winding. The process of actually laying someone off should also be a long well planned decision that is executed with the care and concern it deserves. A Reduction in Force does not begin and end at the …
During my career I have partnered with many managers to help them correct their employees’ poor performance (or bad behavior )using disciplinary documents, such as a written warning or final opportunity memo. We have worked together to deliver clear communications to help the employee understand their shortcomings and how they can improve. I have also …
“We are, all of us, meaning seeking people.” -Alex Lickerman, M.D. We, as humans, have an innate nature of curiosity – of wanting to learn more about the world around us, and the reasoning behind why things are the way they are. Take a moment to think about it. Are we not constantly asking questions …
With unexpected economic changes (Steel Tax anyone?) and a finicky consumer base often driven by things that are not 100% in your control (twitter trends taking control of your customers more than your advertising?), it is possible that you will need to reduce your workforce to keep your overall business healthy. While we may be …
“Change is constant” is a phrase that has passed through the ages. We have all experienced some sort of change in our lives – from new schools to different jobs – we all live in a changing world. Some changes, however, can be harder than others. For example, when there is a major change at …
