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Performance Evaluations and Employee Engagement

October 19, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

One of the best ways to destroy employee morale is to give employees traditional performance evaluations. Research indicates that annual reviews can erode employee engagement. So what's the best way to give feedback without disengaging employees? Read on to learn a better way to evaluate employees.

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Can you still 'walk the walk'? Your people would like to know

October 17, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

There’s one key driver of respect that managers often don’t take advantage of: your demonstrated ability to do what you ask your staff to do. Nothing gets favorable notice from employees quite like the boss pitching in on a job. Read on to learn why its important for managers to show they can still walk the walk.

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Was that an ADA accommodation request? Supervisors need to know

October 14, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

Line supervisors need to be able to recognize a request for an ADA accommodation when one arises. But a request for accommodation might not be as obvious as you'd think. Read on to learn what kinds of statements could be a cue to start the interactive process.

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Pregnant, she claims she was forced out

October 12, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

An employee claims that after getting pregnant, her boss created a hostile work environment, causing her to quit. Eventually, she sued. Did the courts see it the same way? Read on to find out.

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Job satisfaction: It’s about opportunity

October 10, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

Recent surveys show that more than any other factor, job satisfaction hinges on opportunities for employees to do what they do best. Read on to learn more about what this survey revealed, and how this knowledge can help you retain employees.

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Risks of social media as a recruiting tool

October 7, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

Employers using social media to investigate job candidates has become a growing trend in the last few years. But to avoid potentially crippling lawsuits, managers need a standard policy if they're going to evaluate job candidates via social media. Read on to see a few ideas on what managers should and shouldn't do.

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What drives employees who have bad attitudes?

October 5, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

So you've got an employee who's poisoning morale and fueling dissent. In short, he's got a bad attitude. What can you do about it? Read on to learn what managers should never say or do when faced with a bad attitude employee.

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Helping new hires decode your culture

October 3, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

Many new hires fail because they just can't grasp your organization's culture, so they never learn to operate successfully in it. But there's something managers can do to help new employees decode the practices and behaviors that define your company. Read on to learn a technique you can use to help newbies overcome that hurdle.

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Complaint investigations: What if employees just plain lie to you?

September 30, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

HR pros know how important it is to investigate employee harassment complaints, rapidly and thoroughly. But what if the people you interview lie? Are you legally responsible for failing to get to the bottom of things? Read on to see what two recent court cases had to say about it.

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Progressive discipline: It’s not always about firing people

September 28, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

With so many managers being told to document everything in preparation for possible termination, it’s easy to see why so many managers think of progressive discipline as a way of easing people out the door. But it can be much more than that. Read on to find out how.

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