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Seven questions to foster stronger employee engagement

April 27, 2012 by Dave Clemens

As a manager, you have a big responsibility for the engagement – or disengagement – of your department or team. Read on to learn what to ask yourself if you're interested in fostering a higher level of employee engagement.

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But he deserves to be fired...

April 25, 2012 by Dave Clemens

It's tempting to haul off and fire an employee for insubordination right after an incident. But prudent managers know never to fire someone while angry. Read on to learn why.

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EEOC charge against you? It need not turn into a long, costly war

April 23, 2012 by Dave Clemens

So the worst has happened, and an employee or job applicant has decided to take legal action against your organization. What happens next? Read on to learn how you can ease the pain of an EEOC charge.

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Employee claims callous boss caused her pregnancy to miscarry

April 20, 2012 by Dave Clemens

Is an employer required to treat a pregnant employee better than they would an employee with short-term disability? That's the question behind a recent pregnancy discrimination suit. Read on to learn the facts of the case, and see how the judge ruled.

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Practicing avoidance: Why it’s deadly for a manager’s credibility

April 18, 2012 by Dave Clemens

Every manager hopes to reach a point where they are viewed as a credible leader. But it takes hard work, and few managers get there. Read on to see an action plan for gaining credibility as a leader.

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Clocking in early: a recipe for bogus overtime claims

April 16, 2012 by Dave Clemens

If you have hourly workers who punch a clock, don’t let them get in the habit of clocking in before they’re supposed to start. That’s the lesson from a recent case at a factory in Indiana. Read on to learn why letting workers clock in early can lead to legal trouble.

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HR Roundup: April 13

April 13, 2012 by Dave Clemens

Every other week, The HR Cafe takes a moment to recognize the other great bloggers sharing their insights on leadership, compliance, and other topics relevant to HR professionals. Check out this week’s best HR blog posts from around the web.

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I’m the only unprejudiced person on earth

April 11, 2012 by Dave Clemens

It would be nice to think that you and your company’s experienced line managers are all totally non-prejudiced individuals. But that doesn't mean you're bias-free. Read on to learn how to avoid acting on your unconscious biases.

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Why can't you talk like everybody else?

April 9, 2012 by Dave Clemens

How intrusive does an employee's failure to grasp the English language have to be before you can fire them? The answer has to do with a concept known as "material interference". Read on to find out more.

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Did firing remark betray retaliation?

April 6, 2012 by Dave Clemens

The employer says that a worker was let go because her position was being eliminated. But was the real reason tied to a protected activity? Read on to learn what happened.

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