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Can an Employee Demand Representation While Being Disciplined?

Yesterday we explored a hypothetical employee named Bill who asked for legal representation to be present but was not himself a union member. We also explored the state of the Weingarten rights. Today we’ll look at how they apply to this situation, and what that means for Bill.

Make Accountability a Normal Part of Your Business Success Plan

By Lee Ellis What’s the one thing that can make or break your chance to move ahead and achieve your personal professional goals? When I tell you, you’re not going to like it. It’s too time-consuming. Too intrusive. Too–dare I say it?—moralistic.

News Flash–30% Do Pay for Performance Well! Do You?

About 30% of the organizations Sibson Consulting studies do pay for performance well, consultant Jim Kochanski says. That means it is possible, but it’s not easy. Fortunately, there are nine factors that can help the other 70%, he says. Most employers say they have pay for performance, says Kochanski, but they don’t. Unfortunately, employees spot […]

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Hire for More than Warm Bodies

The ripple effects of the COVID-19 crisis continue to increase as the unemployment rate rises to levels we haven’t seen since the Great Depression.

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Creative Ways to Boost Productivity

Productivity concerns affect the entire organization. If the employer needs more productivity, either the existing employees must make that happen through productivity gains, or more employees must be hired. Either way, Human Resources (HR) is involved, directly or indirectly, through communications, training, hiring, or implementing new programs.

Hiring Ex-Convicts

More than 650,000 ex-offenders are released from America’s state and federal prisons every year. Studies show that approximately two-thirds will likely be rearrested within three years of release.

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Amazon Trains Employees for Non-Amazon Jobs

We talk a lot about the importance of training employees how to do their jobs so they can learn and grow and have successful careers at your organization. The time and money you spend training those employees are an investment in the future of your company.

Case Study: Why Employers Need to Address Harassment Complaints Promptly

After a medical clinic employee reported harassment, she said she didn’t want her alleged harasser “approached about his behavior specifically directed towards [her].” As a result, the lower court determined the employer was excused from failing to address the conduct right away, especially since it did take prompt action once the harassment turned physical. On […]

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Making a Good Virtual Impression

Early impressions are crucial in any relationship, and work is no different. For better or worse, staff’s first impression of a team member, subordinate, or supervisor can have a significant and lasting consequence.