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Not too long ago, my husband got the call that every supervisor dreads. “Your employee has just collapsed and we are trying to get him out of his truck; the…
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(They don’t have to cost an arm and a leg.) One of the simplest and most memorable rewards I ever received from a company was a single carnation with a…
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Compliance
Labor Relations
Ah, my favorite topic: SIZE… it really does matter! (Get your mind out of the gutter!) Originally posted in 2007, the size of your business has become a regular speaking…
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Hiring
Relationships
In the eyes of most HR folks, recruiting is an absolute nightmare. I remember stating pre-COVID that we were in the worst recruiting market I had ever experienced. Huh… I…
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Culture
Relationships
As HR professionals, we hear a lot about accountability and expectations. In return, we ask a lot of hard questions: Did you explain exactly what you were expecting?Did you clarify…
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Benefits
Culture
Why am I writing about vacation in the fall of 2022? Well, for a few reasons: Reason #1 My husband and I recently took a weeklong vacation to attend the…
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Strategy
Having to terminate is likely one of the most challenging responsibilities of a manager. Here are five best practices to help make the transition less painful for employee and employer,…
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Strategy
Harassment is something no one wants to think about. But understanding what does and does not constitute harassment is fundamental to successfully providing a safe and productive work environment for…
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Strategy
Let me jump right to the point: Do you know if you are in compliance with the employment regulations? Even if you have only one truck with one employee, you…
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Strategy
Few managers and employees look forward to conducting performance evaluations, but a strong performance evaluation strategy can alleviate the typical dread and procrastination. The best evaluation strategy starts by embracing…
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Relationships
Strategy
Respect in the workplace is as crucial as productivity when it comes to the bottom line. Disrespected managers are likely to fail, thus significantly impacting the bottom line. Gaining the…
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Strategy
When is the last time you took a vacation? I mean, a real vacation, not just a day or two off to catch up on errands or house projects while…
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