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When and how should a manager say, ‘I’m sorry’?

January 30, 2012 by Stephen J. Meyer

Refusal to apologize may work for military leaders and dictators, but it's a dangerous tactic for managers. So how should a manager admit that they made a mistake? Read on to hear some advice on what managers should say when apologizing.

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Catching disputes before they harden into conflicts

January 27, 2012 by Stephen J. Meyer

Supervisors need to watch out that disputes between coworkers don't escalate into morale-killing conflicts that can't be resolved easily. Read on to learn how to keep disagreements under control.

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Shiny objects, squirrels and time management

January 25, 2012 by Stephen J. Meyer

Everyone has minor, nagging tasks they need to get done that can derail your efforts to use time wisely. So what can you do to make sure that critical deadlines are met while taking care of these pesky annoyances? Read on to find out.

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Was it about cursing, or his disability?

January 23, 2012 by Stephen J. Meyer

Did an employee get fired because he engaged in acts of insubordination toward his manager? Or was the firing just a pretext for getting rid of a disabled employee? Read on to learn what happened, and share how you think a judge ruled on this case.

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It’s never too late to check an applicant’s qualifications

January 20, 2012 by Stephen J. Meyer

If a rejected applicant sues you for discriminatory failure to hire, you may be able to strengthen your case by rechecking his or her qualifications. Read on to learn more.

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Hiring: How to ask questions without asking for trouble

January 17, 2012 by Stephen J. Meyer

Hiring managers need to ask a lot of questions during a job interview, but the wrong question can lead to a lawsuit. Read on to learn how to get information in an interview that won't cost you in court.

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Investigations: 'I didn't see a thing'

January 16, 2012 by Stephen J. Meyer

When in the midst of employee complaint investigations, you may find a potential witness who’s not interested in helping. There's no easy answer for dealing with these people, but you do have options to encourage them to talk. Read on to learn what you can do about uncooperative witnesses in a complaint investigation.

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Aristotle’s tips for communicating effectively with your people

January 13, 2012 by Stephen J. Meyer

What can you learn about management from the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle? Read on to learn what his teaching's can do for your efforts to communicate with employees.

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The Trainer's 'Killer App' – Retrieval Events

January 11, 2012 by Stephen J. Meyer

Research shows when learners revisit concepts after the initial event, in what are called “retrieval events,” they retain far more knowledge. Read on to learn more about how people learn, and how it can help your workplace training efforts.

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Danger: What you know about compensation may be only half-true

January 9, 2012 by Stephen J. Meyer

Reliable evidence of employee compensation plan effectiveness is hard to come by. So how do you know if what you're doing works? Read on to learn what assumptions might be harming your efforts.

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