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December 12, 2013 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Reining In the Spirits. Don’t let Alcohol Ruin Your Holiday Cheer

Reining In the Spirits. Don’t let Alcohol Ruin Your Holiday Cheer

Serving alcohol at your annual holiday office party might seem like an innocuous idea but it is one that’s fraught with legal dangers. Alcohol related missteps and mishaps are a major cause of workplace litigation around the holiday season. An employee harassing a female coworker or getting into an accident after having one too many […]

Filed Under: Dealing with Difficult Employees, Employee Benefits, Employee Performance, Employee Retention & Engagement, Employee Turnover, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies, Workplace Safety Tagged With: alcohol at work, drug and alcohol use in the workplace, Management Best Practices

December 9, 2013 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

ESBHR HR Podcast #33: Employee Motivation Tips with Taro Fukuyama of Any Perk

ESBHR HR Podcast #33: Employee Motivation Tips with Taro Fukuyama of Any Perk

Managers often ask how they can retain and motivate their employees in ways that are meaningful but that don’t always involve spending large sums of money in terms of bonuses or raises?  Studies show that money, although important to employees is not always the prime motivator when it comes to job satisfaction. Taro Fukuyama of […]

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Employee Performance, Employee Retention & Engagement, Employee Turnover, Podcast, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: employee motivation, employee perks, HR Podcast, rewarding employees

December 9, 2013 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Revisiting the Office Romance – What Employers Can Do To Reduce Liability

Revisiting the Office Romance – What Employers Can Do To Reduce Liability

Dating at work has always been a bit of an awkward workplace issue for employers, but in the last fifteen years it has become far more integrated with potential legal risks. When an office romance goes bad, employers can find that they are in the middle of a harassment claim or, held responsible for not […]

Filed Under: Dealing with Difficult Employees, Employee Performance, Employee Turnover, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: dating at work, office romance

December 6, 2013 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

The 10 Practices That Differentiate Great Supervisors From The Rank and File

The 10 Practices That Differentiate Great Supervisors From The Rank and File

In a survey conducted by Gallup, participants identified having a “bad” boss or supervisor as the number one reason why they decided to quit their jobs; a compelling statistic when you think about the fact that there are roughly 125 million adults employed in the U.S.  The survey also found that poor management decreases workplace […]

Filed Under: Employee Performance, Employee Retention & Engagement, Employee Turnover, Managing Employees, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: good supervisor, great supervisor

December 2, 2013 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Is Your Company Dress Code Policy Too Old School?

Is Your Company Dress Code Policy Too Old School?

Most companies have established dress code policies that look something like this: Appropriate dress is required for all staff.  T-shirts, shorts, jeans, mini skirts or other non-business attire is not acceptable in the office.  If you have any questions regarding what is considered appropriate office attire, please speak with your supervisor and/or human resources. According […]

Filed Under: Dealing with Difficult Employees, Employee Performance, Employee Turnover, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: Dress code, employee attire, inappropriate office attire

November 14, 2013 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Employer Tips: Dealing With Substance Abuse Issues At Work

Employer Tips: Dealing With Substance Abuse Issues At Work

It’s no surprise to employers that substance abuse in the workplace is problematic for businesses and can lead to increased workplace injuries, loss of productivity, employer liability, and a steady rise in health insurance claims. But what can you do if you suspect that your employee has a substance abuse problem, but there is no […]

Filed Under: Background Checks, Dealing with Difficult Employees, Family Medical Leave/FMLA, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: substance abuse in the workplace

November 7, 2013 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

How Do You Realistically Improve Employee Productivity
– Don’t Over Think It

How Do You Realistically Improve Employee Productivity <small><em><div class="subtitle_header">– Don’t Over Think It</div></em></small>

Employee productivity – how to maintain it and how to increase – it will always be important to management. We know that we need for our employees to produce for the health and success of the company. The mistake that we often make is that we complicate the process of making sure that our staff […]

Filed Under: Employee Performance, Employee Retention & Engagement, Employee Turnover, Managing Employees, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: employee morale, employee productivity, Employee Satisfaction

November 5, 2013 by Dianne Shaddock 2 Comments

Is It Really Better to Avoid Difficult Employee Issues Or Confront Them Head On?

Is It Really Better to Avoid Difficult Employee Issues Or Confront Them Head On?

When you are faced with a difficult workplace issue, you know that your staff is watching you; waiting for you to take a stand. They want, no, they need for you to lead. You also know deep down that taking charge and leading; taking back control of an out of control situation is what they […]

Filed Under: Dealing with Difficult Employees, Employee Retention & Engagement, Employee Turnover, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: dealing with difficult employees, managing difficult staff

November 1, 2013 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

5 Ways To Prevent Theft During The Holidays

5 Ways To Prevent Theft During The Holidays

Holiday gift buying brings increased traffic to most retailers. However, with the increased revenue and sales often comes increased security concerns. If you own or manage a small business, you know how theft can really impact your bottom line. As we head into the holiday shopping season, it’s time to consider measures for thwarting would-be […]

Filed Under: Employee Performance, Employee Theft, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies, Workplace Safety Tagged With: Management Tips, small business tips, workplace security, Workplace theft

October 30, 2013 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Don’t Raise a Stink, Use These Tips to Tactfully Handle Employee Body Odor and Hygiene Issues

Don’t Raise a Stink, Use These Tips to Tactfully Handle Employee Body Odor and Hygiene Issues

Looming deadlines, mountains of paperwork and schedules crammed with stressful meetings can make even the best employee break a sweat. Understandable.  But what do you do in situations where your employee is chronically… well, smelly? Talking to your employee about such a personal issue will arguably be one of the most awkward and dreaded conversations […]

Filed Under: Dealing with Difficult Employees, Employee Benefits, Employee Retention & Engagement, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: employee hygiene issues, excessive body odor

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