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Boss lost it while firing employee, costing company big-time

January 6, 2012 by Stephen J. Meyer

Firing an employee is a taxing experience both for the person and the manager who has to do it. That's why managers absolutely must keep their emotions in check – and follow procedure – when terminating someone. Read on to learn what happened when one manager failed to do so.

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How to not get eaten by FMLA squirrels

January 4, 2012 by Stephen J. Meyer

Most organizations have one or two of them: slacker employees who never quite manage to get themselves fired, but have to be watched closely to make sure they're working. So what's a manager to do when a known slacker comes down with an "illness"? Read on to learn what you can and can't do when it comes to FMLA certification.

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Are your managers using the right approach for each situation?

December 30, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

Managers often think of themselves as a certain “type” – stern taskmaster, hands-on boss, empathic mother hen. The most effective managers, however, recognize that one style isn’t enough. Read on to learn about the six styles of management, and when to use each of them.

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Failure to delegate and bad math

December 28, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

Why are managers so bad at delegating? There are a few common reasons, but in large part, it comes down to poor time management. Read on to learn a few behaviors that lead to failure at delegation and failure in their management role as a result.

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Disability discrimination: the friends & family plan

December 21, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

Can you commit disability discrimination against someone who’s not disabled? Yes. Showing bias against employees because of their family relationship or even friendship with a person who is disabled can get you sued.Read on to learn how disability association discrimination can end up causing legal problems.

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Pregnant employees, applicants: 3 management mistakes to avoid

December 19, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

When it comes to dealing with pregnant employees or applicants, managers can get pretty creative in finding ways to mess up. Three recent cases from the EEOC highlight the challenges managers face when talking to pregnant employees. Read on to learn more of what not to do in this situation.

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Not 'I must do this sometime,' but 'I must do this Monday at 3:30'

December 16, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

Want to help your people actually do the things they intend to do? Want some help yourself? Read on to learn what you can do to ensure that important tasks get done in a consistent, timely fashion.

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Nonmonetary rewards: The power of a handwritten note

December 14, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

Does employee recognition have to involve paychecks in order to be effective? Absolutely not. Read on to learn how something far simpler can have a greater impact on motivating employees.

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Employee didn’t decline FMLA rights after all

December 12, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

Employees can waive their right to FMLA leave, but you need to be sure they've actually done so. That’s the point that emerges from a recent case in Illinois. Read on to learn what happened when one employee was vague in his FMLA claims.

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No. 1 cause of managerial failure may not be what you think

December 9, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

When managers fail, what’s the main reason? Believe it or not, it doesn't always have to do with failing to bring in desired results. Read on to find out what actually leads most managers to fail.

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