DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of employee policies. It is not legal advice, and I am not your attorney. If you require information or advice applied to your unique situation, please …
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How to Say Goodbye to an Ineffective Employee
DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of employee termination. It is not legal advice, and I am not your attorney. If you require information or advice applied to your unique situation, …
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Your Third Ear at Work: Accountability and Understanding
In today's complex business landscape, leaders are frequently expected to speak out about behaviors of people, groups, and governments they have no control over. Presumed to have great power and …
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Investing In Your Workforce: There’s Always a Budget for DEI
When I spoke to David Rodeck for the Senior Executive article, we talked a lot about budgets for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. As is often the case with interviews, much of what we …
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Case Study: It’s Easier to Leave a Work Demon
Severing professional relationships with someone we've demonized can make us feel heroic. But feeling the need to separate from someone well-intentioned can make us feel like the self-absorbed jerks. …
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What to Tell Employees After a Co-Worker is Terminated
Employee terminations are difficult for everyone involved. Before making a decision to terminate someone's employment, the employer attempts several performance improvement techniques. Likewise, the …
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DIY Conflict Resolution: Three Ways to Clear Your Mind
Clear your mind. Do it right now. Stop thinking about the pain in your right leg or how uncomfortable you are. Don’t listen to the neighbors’ conversations, the airplane engines, the birds chirping, …
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Case Study: Terminating a Family Member’s Employment with Compassion
Few people want to be terminated from their employment, even when they hate their jobs. As employers, we know the personal crises termination can cause, and most of us want to handle these situations …
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Year-End Employment Law Review: A Strategic Guide for 2024 and Beyond
As you wrap up your 2024 strategic planning and prepare for the holidays, it's crucial to ensure your employment policies align with the latest legal standards. Whether you're a risk manager, CEO, …
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Review of 2030 by Mauro F. Guillen
The ability to anticipate and manage risks is essential for both businesses and individuals. Yet if we learned anything from the global coronavirus pandemic, it's that we can still easily be caught …