Employees want (and need) the answers to five questions

June 16, 2014 by

It will be harder tomorrow than it is today to find great employees who not only have the knowledge, skills and abilities you are looking for, but also that “spark” that makes it all work.  Once you find a great employee it is critical to invest time in conversations focused on keeping this person on […]

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Are you avoiding or inconsistently dealing with any employee performance, behavior and conduct issues?

January 16, 2012 by
This entry is part 8 of 9 in the series 10.5 COMMON EMPLOYMENT-RELATED MISTAKES - And how to avoid them

It is fairly common for supervisors to avoid discussions and not documenting unacceptable employee behavior and performance.  These same employees may also have very positive performance reviews in their files. Three of the most important words in employment law are “document, document, and document.”  If you ever doubt this, talk to someone who has been […]

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Do you have an outdated — or no employee handbook?

December 30, 2011 by
This entry is part 1 of 9 in the series 10.5 COMMON EMPLOYMENT-RELATED MISTAKES - And how to avoid them

Many laws have changed — If you haven’t updated your employee handbook within the past year – it may be out of date.   As the laws and your policies and procedures change, your handbook needs to reflect those changes. With an up to date employee handbook an employer is able to clearly define the policies, […]

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Employee Onboarding AND Maximizing Your Greatest Asset: Two Great Management Topics in One Morning

July 25, 2008 by

Employee On-boarding isn’t just a good idea; it is an important and strategic step in developing commitment, cooperation, driving results and setting the tone for a positive and lasting employment relationship. Maximizing Your Greatest Asset Much of your organization’s value resides in your employees, and to become a better company, you need to help your […]

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Employees want (and need) the answers to five questions

May 31, 2008 by

It will be harder tomorrow than it is today to find great employees who not only have the knowledge, skills and abilities you are looking for, but also that “spark” that makes it all work.  Once you find a great employee it is critical to invest time in conversations focused on keeping this person on board. Here […]

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