Layoffs are an unfortunate default when a company realizes it has more manpower than it can afford or productively keep busy. While sometimes layoffs are unavoidable, there may be times...
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I was recently asked if demotions can ever successful. That’s hard to answer since demotions typically make either the employee or the company look like a loser. How do you...
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When it comes to running a business, basic HR elements have to be in place, no matter the company's size (think hiring, payroll, workers’ comp, etc). But at what point...
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Most people would consider sharing their pay information as taboo. But if an employee were to discuss their pay rate or salary level with fellow coworkers, could they be fired?...
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Every morning I listen to the news. And every morning I wonder why the White House doesn't have an HR team to prevent them from doing things like firing people...
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Scenario: a once highly-competent employee was promoted to manager, but their lack of people skills has created more of an authoritarian bully boss. Because they've built rapport with their years...
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When I owned my small business, I did everything wrong. I spent a few hours each week running payroll when the shops were closed (family time — who needs that?)....
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With recent events surrounding racial slurs, white supremacist movements, and allegations of racism, we’re being asked what constitutes a hostile workplace. Could a company terminate an employee for off-duty actions...
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Terminating an employee is not for the faint of heart. Emotions are boiling, frustrations are high, and then there are the friendships, family situations, employee morale, and other concerns that...
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Caution! Your most valuable employees are valuable to other workplaces, too. So how can you tell which employees are likely to quit? Says Tim Gardner, associate professor at Utah State...
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