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July 20, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Five Employee Management Strategies to Start Using ASAP

Five Employee Management Strategies to Start Using ASAP

You need to address issues as the issues occur and be clear as to your concerns. Let your employees know what you expect moving forward and what the consequences are if workplace issues resurface. And of course you always have these types of conversations in private.

Filed Under: Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: employee management, Employee Management Strategies

July 17, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock 1 Comment

Clearing Up Legal Misperception of Reference Checking

Clearing Up Legal Misperception of Reference Checking

When it comes to reference checking, far too many organizations are falling down on their duties. Although organizations shy away from this practice because of uncertainty and misperceptions pertaining to the ever-changing, complex array of employment-related legal risks, reference checking should be a vital part of every strategic hiring process.

Filed Under: Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: Hiring Tips, Management Tips, reference checking

June 26, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock 1 Comment

What Makes a “Good” Supervisor and Why You Should Care

What Makes a “Good” Supervisor and Why You Should Care

Are you a new supervisor looking to make a mark on the organization? Do you want your team to have the highest productivity, lowest absentee rates and best attitudes? Keep reading to learn what makes a good supervisor and how you hold more power than you may think.

Filed Under: Managing Employees, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: What makes a good supervisor?

June 20, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Employers and the Facebook Controversy: Do Employers Have The Right To Access Candidate Passwords?

Has social networking become your preferred resource for background checks? Even though looking through wall posts, tweets and photographs may be a cheap alternative to recruitment screening, this hiring practice can lead your small business into serious trouble.

Filed Under: Employment Law, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: employer best hiring practices

June 13, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

How To Manage Up – Managing Your Manager So That You Can Effectively Lead Your Team

Becoming a mid-level manager is a substantial accomplishment. At the same time, you are now responsible for dealing with stress from above and below. Is your boss overriding your authority and trying to lead your team without your help?

Filed Under: Managing Employees, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: Management Best Practices, Managing Up, Managing Your Manager

June 12, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Don’t Ignore Inappropriate Workplace Behavior

Don’t Ignore Inappropriate Workplace Behavior

Unless your staff is a group of robots, you will encounter personnel issues at some point. Some situations, such as showing up late or taking credit for other people’s accomplishments, may be resolved after a single chat. Others may require a series of conversations and even professional intervention.

Filed Under: Dealing with Difficult Employees, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies, Workplace Safety Tagged With: inappropriate employee behavior

June 6, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Transitioning to Supervisor Action Plan for New Managers

You’ve finally earned your promotion, but what do you do now? Follow these tips for new managers to become successful quickly in a mission-critical role.

Filed Under: Managing Employees, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: how to be a supervisor, How to manage staff, Tips for new managers

June 4, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Does Your Small Business Really Need a Non-Disclosure Agreement?

Does Your Small Business Really Need a Non-Disclosure Agreement?

The non-disclosure agreement is a staple of corporate life, but is this legal document overkill for your small business? If you want to protect your customer lists, business strategies, unpublished patents or financial details, you need to consider these factors before beginning your next new relationship.

Filed Under: Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: non-disclosure agreement

June 1, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Just My Opinion: Micromanaging Supervisors and Employee Turnover

Just My Opinion:  Micromanaging Supervisors and Employee Turnover

To “Micromanage” based on the Merriam Webster definition: “to manage especially with excessive control or attention to details”

My definition:

Filed Under: Managing Employees, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: best management practices, Management Tips, Micromanaging

May 30, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock 2 Comments

The Business Consequences of Not Managing Employee Attendance

The Business Consequences of Not Managing Employee Attendance

Monitoring start times, breaks, lunch lengths, vacation days and sick days is a hassle. You’re busy. Your staff members are adults. If you think these statements are good reasons not to perform employee attendance tracking, the following consequences may change your mind.

Filed Under: Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: attendance management, attendance tracking, time and attendance systems

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