In my last post, I discussed why you should allow political conversations at work and realistic ways to do it without ending up with a huge mess. Well, if you thought you had enough on your plate guiding your employees to have respectful conversations during this incredibly tense political election year, just wait! Over the …
If you want to see a serious debate, just make a political statement on social media and watch craziness unfold. You’ll quickly learn who’s on what side. Some will agree and jump to your defense while others will question your very existence. By the end of it all, you’ll probably have lost some friends – …
Now that we’ve passed Labor Day, it feels like fall is officially arriving (even if it’s still in the 80’s here in Georgia), and that means that Election Day will be here soon. Some states require that companies provide time off to vote, but the rules vary on the specifics and whether it must be …
As more and more businesses open their doors and employees return to the office, one of the most common questions is – will masks be required? In general, we’re getting used to the answer being “yes.” We’ve become more educated on the importance of them. Some states require masks, some businesses require them of employees …
Social media can be uncertain territory for employers. Posting and interacting on social media is a popular way to stay connected with friends and let everyone know what you did over the weekend. It’s also a popular way to share opinions – especially strong opinions. If you want to know who has strong opinions about …
A DoubleTree Hotel in Jefferson City, Missouri, has realized that their cost of not taking a sexual harassment complaint seriously is $45,000 plus a list of actions they must take. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit against Vinca Enterprises, Inc., the company that operates this particular location, alleging that a female …
With back to school quickly approaching, many working parents are beyond stressed about the fall. Due to COVID-19, some schools are beginning the year virtually while others are offering a hybrid of virtual and in-person options, all of which is leaving parents scrambling to piece together a plan for child care and education. Ayesha Badhwar …
My employee isn’t following directions! I’ve told her what needs to be done a million times, but no matter what I say or how I say it, she just doesn’t do it! Sound familiar? There’s no telling how many calls like this I’ve received from managers. Managing employees can be very rewarding, but it also …
Productivity metrics can be a very helpful performance management tool, but if not carefully designed and implemented, they can lead to negative outcomes. Multiple LAPD officers are being investigated for allegedly falsely labeling individuals as gang members in order to boost their productivity statistics. According to some, officers were pressured to show more gang contacts …
Given how different work has been over the last few months during COVID-19, you may be wondering whether to cancel your regularly-scheduled performance evaluations. Some employees have been furloughed, others have been working from home (some while also caring for their children), some have needed to take time off for COVID-related reasons, while others have …
