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May 2, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

ESBHR Podcast Interview: Paul Falcone- 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals

ESBHR Podcast Interview:  Paul Falcone- 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals

I’ve not shared a podcast in a few months, but this one interview will make up for that!  Paul Falcone is a seasoned human resources executive who has written several very good books on having difficult conversations,  hiring, and setting performance goals. Check out his book selections below. Paul and I had a great conversation […]

Filed Under: Employee Performance, Managing Employees, Podcast, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: HR Podcast, Performance Appraisals for Small Business, performance goals

April 27, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Hot Topics From Around the Web: 7 Things Never to Say to People with Disabilities

Hot Topics From Around the Web: 7 Things Never to Say to People with Disabilities

As part of my new, “Hot Topics From Around the Web” series, I’ll be sharing interesting articles from blogs related to employee management.

Filed Under: Diversity, Managing Employees, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: Diversity, employee management, people with disabilities

April 25, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

The Essential New Hire Paperwork Checklist

The Essential New Hire Paperwork Checklist

When you don’t have the benefit of a full-time human resources department, hiring even one extra employee can topple your already overflowing plate. At the same time, without the proper federal, state and company-specific paperwork, you may be setting up your business for fines, lawsuits and mass confusion.

Filed Under: Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: new hire paperwork checklist

April 24, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

7 Quick Tips For Dealing with Workplace Violence

7 Quick Tips For Dealing with Workplace Violence

In the post “Workplace Violence: Forget the Myths and Get the Facts” I highlighted that every employer, no matter the size of the company, needs to prepare and think proactively as it relates to violence in the workplace.

Filed Under: Dealing with Difficult Employees, Employee Performance, Employee Retention & Engagement, Employee Turnover, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies, Workplace Safety Tagged With: violence in the workplace, workplace violence

April 23, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Workplace Violence: Forget the Myths and Get the Facts

Workplace Violence:  Forget the Myths and Get the Facts

Over two million Americans are harmed each year through workplace violence. Nearly 500 of these cases end in at least one death. As a business owner or manager, you have the legal and moral obligation to protect your staff.

Filed Under: Dealing with Difficult Employees, Employee Performance, Employee Retention & Engagement, Employee Turnover, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies, Workplace Safety Tagged With: workplace violence

April 20, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

The Dreaded Termination Letter- Write it “Right” The First Time

The Dreaded Termination Letter- Write it “Right” The First Time

Firing an employee is never easy, but it is especially difficult when you rarely need to perform the task. Working in a small business, you cannot afford the same legal slip-ups as large corporations.

Filed Under: Dealing with Difficult Employees, Employee Turnover, Fair Labor Standards/FLSA, Firing/Disciplinary Actions, Managing Employees, Pay and Salary, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: Termination letter

April 19, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock 4 Comments

Diversity in the Workplace: Diversity and Inclusion Best Practices

Diversity in the Workplace: Diversity and Inclusion Best Practices

Diversity is about more than quotas. It strengthens the heart of an organization–producing fresh perspectives, opening new markets and solidifying connections with the surrounding community.

Filed Under: Dealing with Difficult Employees, Diversity, Employment Law, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: Diversity and Inclusion, diversity in the workplace

April 11, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock 2 Comments

Tips On Managing Employee Performance

Tips On Managing Employee Performance

Are you stuck with a problem child working on your team? Instead of avoiding the issue or filling out the pink slip, use these tips to get better results from your employees.

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

March 29, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

What’s Wrong With Performance Reviews & How to Improve Performance Management

If you’re the employer and you’re critiquing your employee one-on-one based on five set levels of performance, you’re shooting yourself — as well as your employee — in the foot.

Filed Under: Employee Performance, Employee Retention & Engagement, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: How to Improve Performance Management, management tips for supervisors, performance management, Performance Review, supervisor tips

March 20, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Employee Management Faux Pas- Don’t Do This!

Employee Management Faux Pas- Don’t Do This!

Are you the super manager everyone wants to work for, or the one that employees secretly loathe? Check out these common mistakes that backfire when managing employees.

Filed Under: Managing Employees, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: managing employees, managing staff

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