Transcript of ESBHR Podcast 13: Checking Telephone References Versus Written References Listen to the audio. It’s the first day of August as of the taping of this episode, and I’m preparing for a family reunion that we’re hosting in Massachusetts this year. I also have several house guests, including my 8 year old niece and her […]
Four Employment Reference Checking Tips For Managers
Transcript of ESBHR Podcast 12: Employment Reference Checks- An Important Next Step Listen to the audio. Reference checking is an important part of the interviewing and hiring process, yet so many supervisors are unsure of either how to go about checking references, or why they should even take the time to check references on their job […]
New Year’s Resolutions for Supervisors
Another year has come and gone. Time to make our annual pledge to make changes in our behavior. Whether the period of self awareness and change is focused on the personal, or professional, most of us use the arrival of the New Year as a milestone period. It’s when we are most apt to focus on making changes and stepping outside of our comfort zones.
Workplace Obesity Cost Study Sheds Light on Larger Employer Problem
As a business owner, you’re concerned about the rising cost of health care. For HR managers and other decision makers, the impact that employee health and wellness makes on the bottom line becomes more significant every year.
Mature Workers – Tap into the Golden Years
They cost too much money in salary. They’ll need more training to get up to speed. They’ll raise the cost of company-offered health insurance. When it comes to older workers, there’s a litany of reasons—often not articulated—that prevent employers from hiring them.
Survival Tips for New Managers
Congratulations! You made it to management after years of hard work and sacrifice. You received the raise you deserve. You got the office space you wanted. You have the title you always dreamed of. Now what?
11 Signs of a Bad Boss
Have you ever belittled one of your employees in front of other co-workers? Do you avoid or put off meeting with staff because you’re too busy? Poor working relationships between managers and staff are a guaranteed way to decrease morale and productivity, which is why correcting the situation needs to be a top priority.
Staying a Step Ahead of Workplace Violence With Prevention– A Management Checklist
We live in a world where it sometimes feels like the threat of violence is ever present. Violence in the workplace is an unfortunate and scary extension of this alarming trend. What is workplace violence exactly?
Top Ten Ways To Hold A Company Party – Without Getting Sued
With the Holiday Season in full swing, many employers ask us about the wisdom of holding company parties where alcohol will be served. They generally want to know about the risk involved if an employee drinks too much at the party and misbehaves, or worse injures or kills someone on the way home.
The Consequences for Supervisors Who Ignore Poor Employee Performance
I don’t know too many people who enjoy confrontation. Sometimes it may feel easier to just ignore or excuse a difficult employees’ behavior with the promise to yourself that you’ll deal with your employee’s bad behavior the ‘next time’ the behavior occurs in the workplace.
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