When Power Should Go to a Manager’s Head (or at least stay top of mind)
Employee Relations, Harassment/Discrimination
It may seem obvious, but all too often managers seem to forget that power disparities in the workplace can turn otherwise innocuous encounters into fodder for a sexual harassment claim. That is how Steelcase, a Michigan-based workplace furnishing... Read More..
LIFE’S LESSONS* Winter 2014, Real Issues…Reconstituted Facts
Employee RelationsEMPLOYMENT LIABILITY ISSUES AT THE HOLIDAY AFTER-PARTY GATHERING
'Tis the season for holiday parties, and the headaches that result when staff fail to conduct themselves appropriately in a less formal setting. Advance planning can help m... Read More..LIFE’S LESSONS* Fall 2014, Real Issues…Reconstituted Facts
Employee RelationsTHREE STAGES OF PLANNING FOR A REDUCTION IN FORCE
With year-end on the horizon, businesses closely assess performance relative to their financial objectives. Workforce restructurings and staff reductions may be a knock-down effect of suc... Read More..LIFE’S LESSONS* Summer 2014, Real Issues…Reconstituted Facts
Employee RelationsWHEN IS ASKING SOMEONE OUT SEXUAL HARASSMENT?
A single request for a date does not amount to sexual harassment, or does it? That all depends on whether there is a back story. Let’s consider what can unfold…. Jerry, age 27, was recently ... Read More..LIFE’S LESSONS* Spring 2014, Real Issues…Reconstituted Facts
Employee RelationsSTRUCTURING AN UNPAID INTERNSHIP
The hiring season is commencing for college and high school students, who are eager to build their resumes with practical work experience. But must students be paid for these work experiences, and at what... Read More..LIFE’S LESSONS* Winter 2013, Real Issues…Reconstituted Facts
Employee Relations, HR PoliciesPERFORMANCE FEEDBACK - WHY BOTHER?
As year-end nears, many businesses are engaged in employee performance review processes. The approach differs – some conduct formal reviews tied to job descriptions and/or defined performance ob... Read More..LIFE’S LESSONS* Fall 2013, Real Issues…Reconstituted Facts
Employee RelationsSELECTING AMONG EMPLOYEES IN A RIF/DOWNSIZING
Let’s consider the subject of “graceful exits”, and how “graceful” is all in the eyes of the beholder. Keith is a senior manager, who was recently advised that he needs to reduce his staff... Read More..Subscribe to Our Newsletter
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