Manager Jim sits with his direct report, Emily, in the human resources office for a meeting resulting from his submitting a written warning about her excessive mobile...
Being a mentor carries responsibility. It encourages self-improvement and positive behavior changes. You needn't be perfect, but strive to treat others respectfully,...
Let us infuse some fresh energy into the big issue facing leadership—the workforce—or, to be more specific, the shortage of talent.
We all face a headwind regarding...
Keeping job descriptions up-to-date is a key task that supports your company’s recruiting efforts, performance management, and legal compliance. While there is no...
Suppose a neighbor at a block party inquires about the company for which you work. After you provide the basics about the goods and services it offers and your role in...
Most employees expect benefits. A good regular salary may have been enough years ago, back when government subsidies managed things like healthcare and retirement, but...
If you want to be reminded how important hiring is for teams and organizations, think about the costs of bad selection. Beyond the direct costs associated with those...
Employers are required by law to provide certain benefits to employees. Beyond that, however, fringe benefits can help employers sweeten the deal and make work a better...
Managers should strive to address performance issues early through coaching and verbal warnings. Hopefully, prompt conversations about underperformance or common issues...
Boston Beer Co., the brewer of Sam Adams and other craft beverages, is taking heat for its overuse of noncompete agreements. In a recent article, the Boston Globe cites...
The rehired employee might assume things will go back to how they were before, but the company might have different plans. It's crucial to establish clear expectations...
Top performers may leave if they don't receive rewards like bonuses, COLA raises, and merit increases. Merit raises also act as financial incentives, encouraging harder...
To minimize disputes, employers should have a clear appeal process and thoroughly investigate incidents before issuing a written warning. This helps ensure the warning...
Tackling the talent shortage head-on requires a fresh roadmap for leaders. Let’s discuss the first of several secrets to solving the short-term crunch and providing a...
It’s no secret at this point that the hiring process has been in dire straits since the COVID-19 pandemic. The aftermath of the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, and...
Documenting verbal warnings, though seemingly contradictory, is crucial for compliance and clear communication despite being less formal than written warnings or...
The decision of whether a former employee is "rehireable" simply determines if they are eligible for re-employment consideration. It doesn't automatically mean they will...
Mastering the verbal warning
Employee discipline is often stressful for supervisors and employees, but it’s often a necessary part of employee development and...
“Why are you looking for a new role?”
Lucky for Kevin, he thought about this question before his job interview. If not, he might have given the hiring manager a...
Tardiness, absenteeism, harassment, and discrimination are all serious issues that can occur in the workplace if your organization has no way of disciplining...
