When the love bug bites two employees, it’s often left to managers and HR personnel to deal with the consequences of the office romance. It’s not an uncommon situation. A CareerBuilder.com survey revealed that nearly 40% of participants had dated a co-worker…
Archives for May 2011
Workplace Drama? Employer’s Guide to Understanding Work Stress Reactions
Does a worker react with all the drama of a five-year-old when they feel they’ve been treated unfairly? Does a staffer respond to a reprimand by being mean to co-workers? Work stress caused by feelings of unfair treatment can trigger a host of counterproductive reactions…
The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Employer FAQs
Did an outgoing worker copy client data files and use them for his or her new job? Has an employee accessed a company database to obtain a fellow employee’s home address? If a worker taps into business data without authorization or exceeding the authorization they’ve been granted…
12 Things That Your Employees Don’t Like About You
In my role as an employee relations consultant for both supervisors and employees at various companies, I’ve met with scores of workers who have voiced a litany of concerns about the things that they don’t like about their managers. The goal of this list below is not to pass judgment but…
Taking Charge- Dealing With An Angry Employee
What manager doesn’t dread the idea of dealing with an angry employee? How do you respond to an employee who is obviously angry? What if your employee yells at you? Should you yell back? Maybe just walk away until they calm down? Or, you can stand there and let them vent.
Problem Employees- Are You To Blame?
Employee issues are not always so transparent. But, if you are wondering why an employee who had so much promise when you first hired them seems to be floundering, be sure that you are not contributing to their inability to be successful in the role.
Compensation Guide: Fair Labor Standards Act Requirements
Should you pay an employee who answers the office phone over lunch break? Do you compensate a worker who is on-call while at home? Figuring out when to compensate workers can be tricky in some situations. This basic fact sheet will help business owners navigate the finer points of the…
Professional Dress in the Workplace: Communicate Your Dress Code Policy
Shorts and flip flops. Sneakers and sandals. Denim jackets, halter dresses and t-shirts. Sounds like the way people dress when they are taking a trip to the mall or the beach. These days, it’s also the dress code for many an employee in the modern workplace.
Employer Recordkeeping Requirements Facts, Part 2
Small businesses run on people power. Employing those people, however, requires business owners and managers to meet a number of obligations outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act. Here is part two of our guide to employer record keeping requirements.
Employer Record Keeping Requirements Facts, Part 1
Got records? The Fair Labor Standards Act says that, as an employer, you need to have them. Employer record keeping requirements aren’t complicated; but they are necessary to ensure your small business is compliant with federal regulations.
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