Countless tips and how-tos exist online to help job candidates shine in an interview.  However, very limited help tips for guiding the hiring manager can be found. As a manager, it is assumed that you already know what you’re doing.  After all, you sift through the résumés and narrow down the choices to a top… Read more »

Having trouble persuading employees that workplace bullying yields dire consequences?  Unable to convince managers to take the problem seriously?  Then add this warning to your next training session:  Employees who harass and abuse co-workers – and supervisors who turn a blind eye to such bullying – may face jail time. Consider this recent example of… Read more »

Be Effective with the Four Communication Basics There’s not one ‘best’ way to communicate with your Teams, but rather a number of different ways. That being said, apply some fundamental communication options on most projects. Before you get too sophisticated with your approach to communication, make sure you know and use these fundamentals very effectively…. Read more »

An out-of-date employee handbook is more of a liability than an asset. With ever-evolving laws and regulations, it is important to ensure that your company’s handbook is current. When reviewing and revising your handbook, take heed of the following hot-button employment law topics. Handbook Trouble Spots The workplace-law changes coming from the Trump administration demand… Read more »

Termination “Dicey” comes to mind when considering a great description of most terminations.  My advice to you? Always move forward with a termination slowly, with great thought, and consult someone you trust. The List I compiled a list of ways terminations probably backfire.  In addition, I included the techniques to make sure it doesn’t happen… Read more »