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November 13, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Tis the Season For Office Parties – Managers, Are You Ready?

Tis the Season For Office Parties – Managers,  Are You Ready?

Though employees may look forward to office parties as a chance to socialize and unwind, management professionals don’t have this luxury. Office parties are still business functions, so it’s important for attendees to act accordingly.

Filed Under: Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: office parties

November 8, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Snowstorms, Car Accidents and Other Mishaps – Handling Unexpected Employee Absences

Snowstorms, Car Accidents and Other Mishaps – Handling Unexpected Employee Absences

When employees are unexpectedly absent from work, the company’s productivity suffers. Most employers have an absenteeism policy in place to address issues with employees who miss work or who are habitually late.

Filed Under: Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: absenteeism policy, employee absenses

November 6, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock 1 Comment

What Is Considered a Reasonable Accommodation Under the ADA?

What Is Considered a Reasonable Accommodation Under the ADA?

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) insists that an employer provide an individual with a disability what is termed as ‘reasonable accommodation’ whether the individual is already an employee or applying for employment.

Filed Under: Fair Labor Standards/FLSA, Family Medical Leave/FMLA, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures Tagged With: Reasonable Accomodations Under ADA

October 30, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Giving Employees Time Off To Vote– A Manager’s FAQ Guide

Giving Employees Time Off To Vote– A Manager’s FAQ Guide

It’s voting season and one thing is certain. If you’re an employer you’ll soon hear the inevitable question: “Can I take time off to vote?”

In fact, considering current economic and social conditions, managers and HR personnel across the nation may be hearing that question more frequently than during typical mid-term elections.

Filed Under: Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures Tagged With: election, employees voting, time off from work

October 11, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

The Effect of Micromanaging Supervisors on Employee Turnover and Morale

The Effect of Micromanaging Supervisors on Employee Turnover and Morale

To micromanage based on the dictionary definition means “to manage especially with excessive control or attention to detail”. I know that you know that but I think it is so important to get that clarity.

Filed Under: Employee Retention & Engagement, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: best management practices, Management Tips, Micromanaging, tips on managing employees

October 9, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

ESBHR Podcast #31: The Business Consequences For Not Managing Your Employee’s Attendance

ESBHR Podcast #31: The Business Consequences For Not Managing Your Employee’s Attendance

As a supervisor, you can’t turn a blind eye to attendance issues. This HR podcast episode covers the consequences that businesses face when staff attendance issues are not properly managed including:

Filed Under: Managing Employees, Podcast, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: Employee attendance

October 3, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock 1 Comment

How to Set a Social Media Policy for Your Staff

How to Set a Social Media Policy for Your Staff

Social media has become deeply ingrained in the lives of many individuals since Facebook’s rise to popularity, serving as a primary point of contact for friends and family in many instances. This leaves many companies in a precarious situation.

Filed Under: Dealing with Difficult Employees, Employee Performance, Employee Turnover, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: employee management, hr policy, Management Best Practices, social media, Social Media Policy, workplace policy

September 25, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Hiring Relatives for Your Small Business- Nepotism or Just Good Business Sense?

Hiring Relatives for Your Small Business- Nepotism or Just Good Business Sense?

If you own a small business, chances are good that you have hired or at least considered hiring family members. Is hiring relatives a good business move, or is it just plain old fashioned nepotism that can cause problems within the company?

Filed Under: Policies and Procedures, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring Tagged With: hiring family members, hiring relatives, nepotiism

September 18, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Should Your Intuition Influence Your Hiring Decision?

Should Your Intuition Influence Your Hiring Decision?

You stare at a resume or walk out of an interview and you have a feeling about this person. Your gut instinct is a firm “yes” or maybe a definite “no”.

Should you always “go with your gut” when hiring a new employee? What’s the harm?

Filed Under: Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: hiring decision, interviewing techniques

September 6, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

How Employee Health and Wellbeing Can Impact the Work Environment

How Employee Health and Wellbeing Can Impact the Work Environment

Employees are feeling the pinch of the double-dip recession, putting in longer hours and skipping lunches. However all of these extra hours are not making employees more productive; instead they are worn out and disillusioned by the mounting work.

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Employee Performance, Employee Retention & Engagement, Employee Turnover, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies, Workplace Safety Tagged With: Employee Benefits, employee health, employee well being

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