Employers are routinely faced with the challenge of figuring out how to meet the productivity and financial goals of the company with less money and even less staff. Couple that with keeping employees stimulated in their roles and it all seems like a herculean task. Cross training staff is a simple but strategic way to […]
The Fine Line Between Being a Diverse and Inclusive Company and Illegal Hiring Practices
There is a very thin line between having a workforce that is all-inclusive by taking steps to ensure a diverse workforce versus potentially overstepping the boundary between creating a more diverse workforce and illegal discrimination of applicants and employees who do not fit the diversity descriptors most closely associated with diversity in the workplace: Underrepresented […]
The Tax Implications of Giving Staff Holiday Gifts
The holiday season is traditionally a time when many employers hand out cash bonuses, awards and non-monetary gifts to employees. If you are planning on gifting employees this year, make sure you are aware of all the tax implications when doing so. The Internal Revenue Service treats most cash gifts and awards as additional W-2 […]
Employee and Employer Views Vary When It Comes To Stress at Work
It seems that phrases like “workplace stress” and “work life balance” are just buzzwords that have no real meaning or applicability for organizations – that is, until you start looking at workplace stress statistics. Surveys of employees across organizations consistently show that stress at work is a valid concern that employers need to factor into […]
Attention New Supervisors: 5 Things You Should Never Do If You Want To Be Successful
New to supervising staff? You’ll want to read and put into practice these five success tips: Never 1. Think that your employees will automatically trust or respect you. At least not right away. As with anything, respect and trust is earned based on how you interact and communicate with your direct reports. That does not […]
13 Questions Employers Should Ask Before Deciding to Terminate: A Quick and Dirty Cheat Sheet
Are you faced with the possibility of terminating your employee? Here’s a quick list of items that you will want to consider before taking the leap towards termination: 1. Have you clearly identified the problem? Issues may range from poor performance, to attendance issues. Once identified, is there a clear pattern of behavior that cannot […]
Workplace Negativity Is Contagious – Here’s How You Can Control an Outbreak
Problem: You have a negative employee – the office critic – who finds it a challenge to make it through one work day without criticizing your decisions, disparaging colleagues, or complaining about your company’s policies or culture. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but there is a fine line between sharing a differing viewpoint […]
The Real Reasons Why Employees Either Consider Leaving Or Leave Their Employer – Survey
According to a survey conducted by LinkedIn Talent Solutions, 85% of employees including those who are content in their jobs, are open to talking to recruiters about job opportunities. Eight-five percent including those who liked their jobs. How can that be when employers regularly assert that they want to retain their best employees? Talent Solutions […]
Managing Pessimistic, Defeatist, Gloomy, and Cynical Employees
Just how do you supervise a contrary, jaundiced, or overly aggressive direct report? What’s the magic formula to managing that onerous staffer who will not let a day go by without complaining – about anything? Or the ‘pleasant-on-the-surface’ employee who is really passive-aggressive? What about the gossiper and malcontent who makes sport out of spreading […]
Workplace Bullying Statistics By Gender, Race and Job Level
I recently came across a fascinating national survey conducted by Dr. Gary Namie of the Workplace Bullying Institute which highlights a number of issues related to bullying at work. The report breaks down the issue of workplace bullying by gender, race, position within the organization, and bullying awareness: the level of which employees are either […]
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