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How sexual harassment can sneak up on you

December 7, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

Regarding sexual harassment, there are several kinds of potentially troubling behavior that supervisors often don’t know to look for. Read on to learn what behavior might get your company sued.

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Drug tests: How hairclip method stacks up against the 'cup'

December 5, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

If you’re like most employers who drug-test applicants and/or employees, chances are you make them “go in a cup”. But a new, more robust method of drug testing is gaining popularity: hair analysis. Is it right for your organization? Read on to find out more.

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Did company defame employee by e-mailing the reasons for his firing?

December 2, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

By listing the reasons for termination in an email, did a company end up defaming an employee? The employee sure thought so, but did his argument hold up in court? Read on to learn what happened when this case went before a judge.

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Leadership Credibility and the Peter Principle

November 30, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

The Peter Principle states that every employee rises to their level of incompetence. But this isn't necessarily inevitable; managers can thrive in their role even if they lack certain skills. Read on to learn how managers can still be effective in a leadership role despite their shortcomings.

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Salary reviews – without the pain

November 28, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

Do your line managers dread salary reviews with their employees? If so, you may want to introduce them to the MULA method for salary reviews. Read on to see a new method of providing salary reviews designed to make the process more bearable.

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Employee complaints: A manager's responsibility

November 23, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

When an employee files a complaint, managers have an obligation to do something about it. Otherwise, if the situation degenerates into a lawsuit, the organization may well be liable for the manager's failure to act. Read on to learn what actions managers should take when faced with a complaint.

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Worker injury: Was racism the cause?

November 21, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

A worker complains of a racially hostile work environment, and then gets seriously injured shortly thereafter. Are the two events related, or just an unfortunate coincidence? Read on to learn the details, and chime in with how you think the court ruled this case.

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Employees don’t thrive when they have to sit on their emotions

November 18, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

No manager wants his or her department to be confused with a college party. But on the other hand, employees who feel too bottled up aren’t likely to produce great work either. A new study suggests that employees who must sit on their emotions are less productive than those who don't. Read on to learn what this conclusion means for your organization.

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New research: The most powerful way to praise people

November 16, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

A recent study looked into what types of employee recognition have the greatest impact. Surprisingly, simply highlighting a job well done had less impact than other methods of praise. Read on to learn how managers can best show appreciation for employees, and what this discovery could mean for your organization.

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Six steps to take when somebody 'cops an attitude'

November 14, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

In most instances, dealing with disruptive employees is simple; tell them to shape up or ship out. But what should managers do about decent employees who are difficult to work with? Read on to learn a few ways to deal with employees who cop an attitude.

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