Rapid Learning Institute

Don’t let your work-from-homers turn invisible

May 17, 2013 by Dave Clemens

Working from home – full- or part-time – is an established trend for employers who want to offer maximum work-life balance to their people. But are you unintentionally stunting the careers of the people you allow to work from home? Perhaps. Read on to learn more.

Did boss err in telling worker to keep mum on harassment probe?

May 15, 2013 by Dave Clemens

Can supervisors discipline employees for failing to keep quiet about a harassment complaint? That’s what happened, and the result was a hostile work environment lawsuit. Did the employee win? Read on to find out.

Company culture decoded:
The 3 Teachable Moments

May 13, 2013 by Dave Clemens

We all attempt to explain our company culture to new hires. But even in the best cases it takes months for new hires to adequately experience the nuances of a new culture and align their behavior with its values. So what can you do to help move the process along? Read on to find out.

Employee engagement and hiring — what’s the connection?

May 10, 2013 by Dave Clemens

Does high engagement among employees and managers drive organizational success, or is it the other way around? Some new polling data from Gallup may have the answer. Read on to learn more.

If 3/4 of them want to oust you, what are you doing wrong?

May 8, 2013 by Dave Clemens

According to a recent poll by Monster.com, only 24% of employees would vote to retain their managers if they were given a chance. So what are managers doing wrong to make employees want them out? Read on to find out.

Coaching: It all boils down to three simple questions

May 6, 2013 by Dave Clemens

You can be a great leader without being a great coach, but only if all your people are perfect to begin with! If that’s not the case, you’ll need to coach them to achieve their full potential. Read on to learn more.

Survey: 16% of employees admit dating the boss

May 3, 2013 by Dave Clemens

Is it a good idea for a supervisor to date his or her subordinate? Of course not! And yet a new study says it happens more than you’d think. Read on to learn more.

When Uncle Sam calls your employees, what do you do – and not do?

May 1, 2013 by Dave Clemens

We’d all like to think we’re patriots. But patriotism gets a little tougher when a key employee tells you he or she has to leave to go on military duty. What can you do about it? Read on to find out.

Handling employees’ religious beliefs, legally and effectively

April 26, 2013 by Dave Clemens

You already know discriminating against employees based on their faith is bad. But how can you tell what constitutes religious discrimination? Read on to find out.

Restraining order wasn’t communicated

April 26, 2013 by Dave Clemens

What can happen when an organization doesn’t do enough to protect an employee from a co-worker who was under a restraining order? Read on to find out.