“Am I required to get the COVID vaccine?” If your employees haven’t started asking you this question yet, they will soon. Now that COVID vaccines are being administered, companies are deciding their approaches, and employees are wondering whether vaccines will be required. Many people are feeling a combination of emotions – excitement and hope, but …
I’m a big fan of Tom Cruise movies. In my opinion, you can’t have too many “Mission Impossible” movies, and I’m more than ready for the next one! I’m also excited to report that, since a recording went viral of Tom Cruise yelling at “MI7” employees about not following COVID protocols, I can finally write …
The beginning of the year always feels to me like a blank slate full of promise and anticipation. The whole year stretches out ahead, and the possibilities are endless. Anything can happen! That means this is the perfect time to think about your workplace culture. After all, as a leader, you’re responsible for the culture …
What better way to exit this year than by talking about exit interviews! I received this great question on Instagram from @theanalysisconsult: What exit interview questions would you recommend for small businesses to use for improvement? I’ve done countless exit interviews over the years. They can give you really valuable information, so I’m a fan …
Breastfeeding at work. It’s a topic we haven’t been very accustomed to, but COVID-19 is changing that. With so many employees working from home and daycare centers closed, employees are juggling work and childcare in all kinds of new ways. Recently, this came up on SHRM Connect in the form of, “Breastfeeding on Zoom Calls…What …
In an article meant to spark debate (which it has successfully done), Luke Templeton suggests in Deutsche Bank’s “What We Must Do to Rebuild,” that there be a 5% government tax on employees who work from home, with the money being given to those who cannot. “People who can WFH and disconnect themselves from face-to-face …
I’ve been fortunate to have had some really great bosses who were generous with their gratitude. They said “thank you” regularly and often to me and to others. They acknowledged the time and effort I had given. As a result, even when things were busy and stressful, I continued feeling the same amount of commitment …
When you’re in a management position, others will come to you when they have complaints about your employees. That’s pretty standard. It’s really not appropriate for them to address one of your employees directly; it’s more appropriate to tell you the concern so that you can handle it from there. Recently, I came across a …
Whether it’s a changing market dynamic, a resignation from a senior leader, COVID-19, or a yet-to-be-determined presidential election winner, leading in the midst of uncertainty can be quite a challenge. At times, the uncertainty is limited to within your company walls or perhaps within your particular department or team. Other times, the uncertainty is felt …
The owner of a small business here in Georgia is trying to collect unemployment funds from his employees. When his employees were furloughed related to COVID-19, they received unemployment benefits, including the extra $600 per week that was part of the CARES Act. So, at least some of them received more in unemployment than their …
