Imagine … Leadership!
The vast majority of articles on leadership are directed at leaders themselves. But what does good leadership look like through the eyes of those being led? For a moment, put yourself in their place.
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Communicating Total Reward Statements—Don’t Stay Silent!
In yesterday’s Advisor, we shared tips on total reward statements (and what should be included in them) from Consultant John Rubino; today, his advice on the next very important step: communicating them to employees.
Balancing Power and Leadership
In yesterday’s Advisor, we defined leadership with the help of great sayings by historical leaders. Today we’ll discuss leadership and power, how they relate, and how you can balance them.
Is Home Health Aide Eligible for Workers’ Comp After Being Injured While Driving to Patient’s Home?
The Arkansas Court of Appeals recently heard a claim for workers’ compensation benefits from a former home health aide who was injured on her way to a patient’s home. Was she eligible?
How to Keep Employees Motivated During a Leadership Transition
A leadership transition can be both an exhilarating and a terrifying time. For those who know what to expect, it’s likely a chance to get excited about a new chapter in the life of the company. However, for those who were either unaware or unsuspecting, the promise of change can bring about fear and anxiety, […]
Moonlighting during FMLA leave
by Andy Rodman One of employers’ most common complaints about administering Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave is employees’ tendency to abuse intermittent leave. What if you find out that an employee out on FMLA leave for 10 weeks to care for her spouse, who has a serious health condition, was seen working for […]
3 Tips When Firing an Employee
Firing an employee is never an easy task, no matter how well documented the problem is, and no matter how well thought out the decision has been. It’s a decision that comes with high emotions on all sides. Firing an employee can cause stress for everyone involved, not just for the individual being fired. Many […]
Walking the workplace proselytizing tightrope
by David L. Johnson “Have a blessed day.” “I’m praying for you.” “Are you a believer?” “Would you be interested in attending church with me?” Comments and questions like those may be common in your workplace. On the one hand, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 bars employers from discriminating against employees […]
Data Shows Nearly Half of Workers Don’t Use All Their PTO
A challenging job market, new workplace demands driven by emerging technology, and concerns over job longevity and security are all contributing to stress among workers these days. Add to that an environment in which many employees are grappling with low wages and increasing work demands, and it’s no wonder that companies of all kinds are […]
Embrace your workers’ curiosity
by Dan Oswald I’ve been reading Tell My Sons . . . by Lieutenant Colonel Mark Weber. The book is filled with the life lessons he has learned. After a routine Army physical revealed he had stage IV intestinal cancer, he began a battle for his life that he ultimately will lose. When he realized […]