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Corporate Pandemic Preparation - Reprint Rights Available

- Malcolm Hafner ⁽²¹³⁾ Red Level Author

Malcolm Hafner

Pandemics are now a commonly discussed topic at the water cooler. Some people seem completely inapprehensive and others are very fearful. In addition to the possibility of a pandemic causing excessive absenteeism, there is also the concern that those that show up for work sick will spread germs... ( added 2 days 23 hours ago.)

Candid Conversations: How to Drive the Political Correctness Elephant Out of Your Workplace - Reprint Rights Available

- Pat Lynch ⁽⁴²⁾ Red Level Author

Note: "The elephant in the living room" is a common metaphor for situations in which people refuse to confront or even acknowledge a major issue even though everyone knows about it and it is causing serious problems. Individuals who are faced with difficult issues frequently choose to ignore... ( added 18 days 5 hours ago.)

THE WAR FOR TALENT- By Charles Fisherman - Nevce Gurkan ⁽⁴⁾ Unverified Account

According to a yearlong study conducted by McKinsey & Co., the most important corporate resource over the next 20 years will be talent. It's also the resource in shortest supply. Are you ready to fight for your fair share? In the boardroom bunkers and in the cubicle-filled trenches, the... ( added 3 years 50 days ago.)

The Karmically Correct Way to Lay Off an Employee - Stephanie Florman ⁽¹⁸⁹⁾ Red Level Author

Stephanie Florman

I have the great privilege of working with entrepreneurs and big business owners. I love offering them spiritual solutions for their problems, solutions that consider the best interests of all people involved with the problem. One challenge that is often brought to session is that of firing an... ( added 58 days 23 hours ago.)

What Are Your Weaknesses? How Not To Answer This Interview Question - Asher Ricard ^(14,077) Gold Level Author

Asher Ricard

You spend hours prepping for an interview going over questions that might be asked. Then it happens. The interviewer asks you to talk about the bad parts of your self. You have just spent hours thinking about your good qualities and now you have to switch gears and tell something bad about... ( added 131 days 5 hours ago.)

Ideas for Low-Cost Morale Boosters - Michele O'Donnell ⁽⁴¹⁴⁾ Red Level Author

During this recent period of economic difficulty, one frequent question our clients have asked is "What can we do to boost staff morale without breaking the bank?" This is a great question at any time, but applies especially now as many companies have been through force reductions - which always... ( added 169 days 23 hours ago.)

4 Ways to Warm Cold Cuts - Reprint Rights Available

- Jan Bolick ⁽³⁾ Unverified Account

Jan Bolick

Layoffs. Reductions in pay and benefits. More work to do with fewer people and resources. Decisions perceived as good for the business - bad for the people. Most managers and business owners hate making these cuts and do so only to avoid what seems like the coldest cut of all closing the... ( added 227 days 4 hours ago.)

Choosing Between Jobs: The Offer You Need to Refuse - Danny Davids ^(19,741) Gold Level Author

Danny Davids

You've spent weeks, or maybe even months, researching companies, establishing contacts, and interviewing. Finally that dream job offer you've worked and prayed for is extended, and you happily accept. You notify your supervisor you'll be leaving in two weeks to pursue a career opportunity with... ( added 249 days 11 hours ago.)

New COBRA Requirements for Employers - Michele O'Donnell ⁽⁴¹⁴⁾ Red Level Author

On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ("ARRA"). The ARRA has two key measures which immediately impact displaced workers. One, unemployment insurance benefits are extended and states are encouraged to modernize their existing... ( added 253 days 23 hours ago.)

Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act - Tips for Employers - Michele O'Donnell ⁽⁴¹⁴⁾ Red Level Author

Recently there has been quite a bit of buzz surrounding the first employment related bill that President Obama signed into law, which was the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. While the bill did not create any new requirements for employers to follow but has effectively amended a number of existing... ( added 269 days 7 hours ago.)

Staff Reductions: The Last Resort - Michele O'Donnell ⁽⁴¹⁴⁾ Red Level Author

Everywhere you turn, the current state of the economy is a central topic. The economic crisis is not only an issue in the United States, but a matter of global concern. In fact, the United Nations projects that about 20 million jobs will be lost worldwide by the end of 2009. As many... ( added 299 days ago.)

The Four Steps to Effectively Disciplining an Employee - Reprint Rights Available

- Phyllis Neill ⁽⁵⁶⁾ Red Level Author

Phyllis Neill

When you have an employee who is underperforming for any reason, you must quickly and honestly discuss this with that employee. This discussion will be more easily directed if you have a solid, up-to-date "Job Description" document for this employee's position, which has been reviewed at length... ( added 1 year 118 days ago.)

OSHA in the Workplace - Matthew Argano ⁽⁸⁾ Unverified Account

The Mechanics of OSHA in the Workplace OSHA SUMMARY The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created the first standardized U.S. policy for health and safety. An Occupational Safety and Health Administration was convened within the Department of Labor to administer and monitor the act.... ( added 1 year 151 days ago.)

Generation Y: Addicted to Praise - Wally Bock ⁽⁶⁰⁾ Unverified Account

The young man took his place behind the lectern, preparing to address the graduating class. He had earned the right to make this speech by having the best grade point average over the last four years. In addition to being the valedictorian he was graduating with academic honors. So were two... ( added 2 years 159 days ago.)

The Many Lessons of the Hawthorne Experiments - Wally Bock ⁽⁶⁰⁾ Unverified Account

In 1924, MIT professor Vannevar Bush began a series of experiments at the Western Electric Hawthorne Works, in Cicero, IL. He wanted to test the impact of specific changes in the work environment on the output of the workers. The first study was the Illumination Study. Researchers turned up... ( added 2 years 164 days ago.)

Write a Job Description That Works For Your Employees - Kevin Dwyer ⁽²¹⁰⁾ Unverified Account

Kevin Dwyer

The majority of job descriptions are written today for a computer system. Many are written without any purpose at all. Very few are written with the employee and their supervisor in mind. At the most basic level, job descriptions for employees need do only two things. They communicate the... ( added 2 years 181 days ago.)

Employee Motivation, Don Imus, and Team Building: Five Secrets of Motivated Teams - Reprint Rights Available

- Ed Sykes ^(1,283) Bronze Level Author

Ed Sykes

Don Imus, a shock jock (someone who shocks their listening audience by saying outrageous statements), was fired from his jobs on WCBS radio and MSNBC television for crossing the line of decency and making racist and sexist remarks regarding the Rutgers University women's basketball team. From a... ( added 2 years 194 days ago.)

Administrative and Clinical Assistant's Day - Avis Ward ^(11,455) Gold Level Author

Avis Ward

April 25th is just around the corner and you've no idea what you are going to do to celebrate, honor and reward your business and clinical staff. Taking care of your team is just as important as taking care of your patients. The sky is really the limit and the ideas below are worth your... ( added 2 years 214 days ago.)

Employee Feedback – Building a Positive Workplace Culture - Jennifer McCoy ⁽¹⁰⁰⁾ Unverified Account

Did you know? · Businesses in the United States waste $105 billion each year dealing with poorly performing employees. ( Sweden $1.3b, Australia $4.1b, Hong Kong $5.0b, Netherlands $7.1b, India $10.8b, UK $24.5b) · United States managers spend 14% of their time redoing or correcting the... ( added 3 years 76 days ago.)

Communication Culture at Work - Jennifer McCoy ⁽¹⁰⁰⁾ Unverified Account

Building a Feedback Culture at Work Giving feedback simply means telling people how they’re going at work. However, the real art of feedback is the ability to also accept feedback yourself – being prepared to listen to what others tell you, without being defensive if it’s bad news. Building... ( added 3 years 76 days ago.)

The Difference Between Management and Leadership - Glenn Shepard ⁽¹¹⁶⁾ Red Level Author

A 27 year old manager named Justin who attended my seminar at the University of Wisconsin asked why his employees didn’t accept his authority, even though he had been given the official title of General Manager . He was taking over a trucking company from his father and thought it was... ( added 3 years 113 days ago.)

Conflict Resolution: 5 Ways to Resolve Conflict Quickly - Marci Crane ⁽⁴⁹³⁾ Unverified Account

Experiencing conflict at work or home? Don’t worry, you are not alone. Most people experience conflict on a daily basis. People who experience conflict are either 1) discouraged by conflict or 2) strengthened through conflict. Regardless, of whether or not you have been discouraged by conflict... ( added 3 years 302 days ago.)

What Does Your Staff REALLY Want? Effective Communication... - Nickie Freedman PHR ⁽⁶⁸⁾ Unverified Account

The 2005 “Best Places to Work” program study showed that, contrary to popular opinion, employee satisfaction didn’t depend on salary. The most given answer as to what makes a company a great place to work is employee empowerment. And what constitutes employee empowerment? I believe it comes down... ( added 3 years 337 days ago.)

What Does Your Staff REALLY Want? - Nickie Freedman PHR ⁽⁶⁸⁾ Unverified Account

Creating a high performing organization requires a relentless focus on ensuring a great work environment. When staff are enthusiastic about where they work and engaged in what they do, obstacles seem smaller, difficult problems give way to innovative solutions and exceeding expectations happens.... ( added 3 years 337 days ago.)

Absent without leave - managing absence in the workplace - Carole ⁽¹⁹⁶⁾ Unverified Account

According to the Institute of Psychiatry (April 2005), for the first time, stress, anxiety and depression have overtaken physical ailments as the most common cause of long-term absence from work. With sickness absence reportedly costing employers an average of £522 per employee per year (or an... ( added 3 years 350 days ago.)

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