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A consultant whose opinion we respect—Bill Lee of Lee Resources, at BillLeeOnline.com—recommends a book he thinks is the best manager-improvement product he’s come across. It is The Control Theory Manager, by William Glasser, M.D. (HarperBusiness, 1994), and it’s short enough to be covered in an hour-long training session. The author contrasts what he calls “boss-management,” […]
Did you know that companies that offer flexible work and training opportunities have four times as many female CEOs as companies that don’t?1 Research also indicates that companies that offer flexible work and training opportunities are better at retaining talent and allowing female employees to be productive and successful and to flourish.2
Most people would agree that strong communication skills — written or verbal — are an asset for any manager. The ability to communicate effectively can be a profound advantage in business. Words can be used to motivate, negotiate, intimidate, and validate. Words are powerful weapons and, when wielded by someone who is adept in their […]
There’s no time like the present to start recruiting college graduates. While unemployment remains low, the number of applicants for many jobs across the country continues to increase. According to recruiting software and talent acquisition solutions provider, Oleeo, some companies are attracting up to 90,000 college graduate applications across several different program types (intern, co-op, […]
Do you have a formal process for workplace investigations? Do you know how to protect yourself from discrimination claims? Every adverse employment action you take could potentially be the basis of a claim of discrimination. Complaints and investigations are serious and should be treated as such because it’s easier than ever for an employee to […]
Not so long ago, people living away from urban centers didn’t have the opportunity to work for an employer headquartered in a faraway city. But technology has made remote work not just possible but also often advantageous for both employers and employees. Now, at least for some kinds of workers, employers aren’t so limited geographically. […]
President Obama has signed an executive order requiring that federal contractors and their subcontractors provide paid sick leave to their employees performing work on covered contracts with the federal government. Read more.
When an employee does not perform well and a manager needs to put something in writing, whether for a performance review or between evaluations, attorney Marie Burke Kenny recommends keeping two acronyms in mind: CONTACT and SMART. Kenny, appearing again in today’s Advisor courtesy of the Employer Resource Institute®, is a partner in the San […]
by Besse H. McDonald The Colorado Civil Rights Division has released a suggested notice for employers to post related to the state’s new pregnancy accommodation law. Under the law, Colorado employers must post a notice of employee rights as well as provide written notice to new hires at the start of employment and existing employees […]
How deep to delve into someone’s past in a reference check is murky business. Here’s one expert’s take, plus notice of an upcoming audio conference designed to clear it all up for you. In the last Advisor, we discussed the legal aspects of checking applicants on the “relationship” websites, MySpace and Facebook. Today, Employment Law […]