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Employee handbook updates to address the “COVID” work environment
Employers are currently dealing with things that most did not expect to ever face. Who could have imagined government shutdowns, policies about wearing masks, and people being quarantined? Employers are now scrambling to address this new environment and reflect those...
Leading in your pajamas: how to manage staff from your home!
In the last few months, working at home has become the new norm for many of us. While some found the transition to be an easy one, others struggle with how to manage staff when they can’t see them daily. The following are a few tips for those who continue to lead a...
Overcoming Your Fears to Effectively Address Employees
I just finished a long season of my daughter playing club volleyball. Unfortunately, the team did not have a successful record for the season. As I watched her team play, I realized that many of the girls were very talented, but just did not play well together. As I...
What is Really the Problem? Steps to Solving Employee Issues
Determining the exact cause of a problem with an employee can prove to be a difficult task. The following are some questions that will help guide you as you attempt to solve the issue. First, you must identify the specific behavior that needs to change. Instead of...
Avoid Workplace Violence by Showing Respect
I have worked in HR for over 28 years and have had to terminate many employees. This was not an easy task – I feared that the employee may have been so upset that they wanted to hurt me. To some, this may seem like an irrational fear. However, we often hear news...