Based on my consultations with supervisors at all levels, supervisors dislike dealing with conflict and difficult workplace issues more than just about any other aspects of their jobs. How do you learn to deal with a variety of difficult employee issues in a way that doesn’t make a bad situation even worse?
Guest Post: Five Ways Business Owners Can Prohibit Workplace Violence
According to the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) over two million American workers are victims of workplace violence each year. Defined by OSHA as violence or the threat of violence against workers, workplace violence can happen at any place or time – no one is immune.
What Makes a Good Supervisor? 20 Tips On How To Be A Better Supervisor
What makes a good supervisor? The tips below are an excerpt from my soon to be published multimedia e-book, for new supervisors. An Effective Supervisor:
Workplace Bullying – An Employer’s Guide
Think bullying is a problem for school kids? Unfortunately, it’s not. Bullying in the workplace is a problem that has challenged many employers and employees, whether it’s in the form of an employee who constantly targets a colleague with derogatory remarks or an assistant supervisor who excessively monitors their employee.
Banish Boss-Buddy Syndrome from the Workplace
Do you and a subordinate have a friendship? Have you put off letting an employee go because you know he or she is newly divorced and raising three kids as a single parent—and you don’t want to be labeled the heartless corporate meanie?
Disgruntled Employees – Warning Signs & Protection Strategies
The actions of angry employees are more than just news stories. From stealing sensitive information and compromising data to vandalizing the workplace and, at worst, committing violent acts, having angry employees are a reality that small business owners face every day.
How To Write Employee Performance Appraisals From Start To Finish
Performance appraisals are often seen as a tedious part of managing employees. Most supervisors actually dread the once a year “write” of passage; especially when they have several employees to review. Although employee reviews are often viewed as being as exciting as getting a tooth extracted without medication…
Surprising Stats: Workplace Drug & Alcohol Abuse
From chronic absences to poor decision making, drug and alcohol use in the workplace can take its toll on small business owners—in time, money, and morale. If you don’t think workplace substance abuse happens in your business, you may want to reconsider.
ESBHR Podcast Interview: Dealing With Difficult Employee Issues with Dianne Durkin
Dianne Durkin is the founder of the website The Loyalty Factor and the author of several books including her latest “The Loyalty Factor”. Dianne will share her insights on employee management:
Work Hour Laws & Pay Issues FAQ, Part II
If you’re a small business owner or manager with questions about your obligations regarding Department of Labor laws, this guide will give you answers. From guidelines about job sharing policy to last paycheck laws, here is Part II of my frequently asked questions guide to work hours…
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