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Miscommunicating about salary

September 26, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

Salary reviews are the most delicate – and difficult – discussion leaders have to conduct. Getting it wrong can be demoralizing for the employee and can ultimately hurt leaders as well. So what's the key to getting them right? Read on to find out.

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Phone conversation with boss counted as working off the clock

September 23, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

We all know that allowing employees to work off the clock can bring about the wrath of DOL’s wage-and-hour cops. How far does the definition of "off the clock" go? Read on to learn how something as small as a phone conversation might the wage-and-hour cops to your door.

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Background checks: Criminal history

September 21, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

For many employers, a criminal conviction on a job applicant's record stands out as the ultimate red flag. But it's not always prudent to use a criminal conviction as justification for rejecting a job applicant. Read on to learn more about why that is.

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'34 years is enough,' boss told him

September 19, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

A manager made some ill-advised comments about an employee's age after turning him down for a promotion. The result? An age discrimination lawsuit. Read on to learn what happened, and how you can avoid making the same mistakes.

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12 questions to help you see yourself as others see you

September 16, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

Employee engagement is important, of course, as a driver of morale and productivity. Read on to learn a few questions you can ask to determine employee engagement at your workplace.

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Retaliation hits #1 on the list of reasons why employees sue

September 14, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

Retaliation is now the #1 reason why employees sue, according to the EEOC. Read on to learn what you can do to avoid getting slapped with a retaliation charge.

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Employee to boss: "Be the custodian of my career"

September 12, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

If you’re a manager, your boss is acutely aware of how effectively you hire and retain people. And when you lose an employee, especially a top performer, it looks bad. Read on to learn how you can improve retention in your organization

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If you were the judge: Did the company do enough to stop customer harassment?

September 9, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

What must a company do when a customer engages in acts of sexual harassment against an employee? Read on to learn what happened, and what you should take away from it.

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Eight questions to help you decide what deserves your energy

September 7, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

Some things you do because your boss tells you to. But where you focus your energy is often your call. Read on to learn a way to determine what's worth doing and what isn't.

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Why praising employees isn’t necessarily a good thing

September 6, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

Properly delivered, praise can do wonders for morale and productivity. But it can also backfire, creating the opposite effect. Read on to learn how employee praise can end up doing more harm than good.

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