Question: One of my co-workers (Co-Worker A) is a good employee and a hard worker.
Another co-worker (Co-Worker B), who supports the department head, is very...
On July 26, 2005, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) celebrated its 15th birthday. Since it’s inception, it has been referred to as the most comprehensive...
Question: Our problem is that, when various offices have items that need to be surplused,
many times, they end up in the basement entry-level alcove right in front of...
Question: Two of my managers come to my desk frequently and
read my computer screen and anything else within view of my desk. I do not
report to either one. They...
Issue: Some courts consider agreements—signed or unsigned—legally binding contracts.Risk: A promise by one of your managers during a phone conversation could...
Leaders have tremendous
power to inspire and encourage, but some techniques actually undermine
performance. Here’s Samuel Spitalli’s list of 10 no-nos:
Issue: Most people remain silent in the face of minor disrespectful incidents at work. Risk: Your silence can be interpreted as acceptance of the other person's...
As if there weren't enough complications when co-workers are paramours, here's another: Those who aren't part of the love affair feel slighted when the bedded ones are...
Last year's overtime regulations prompted many retail-industry employers to review their compensation structures. But, as the case below shows, if you're a retailer and...
When defending an employment lawsuit, be careful about authorizing your attorneys to use exceedingly aggressive tactics. If your lawyer goes overboard, you may end up...
Good news: Managing employees out on sick leave and spotting FMLA abuse just got easier. As a recent court ruling shows, you can call and check on employees to make ...
Question: Does anyone have an effective, politically correct method of getting people
to clear their own copier jams? Not a day goes by that I don't find someone...
Question: I work for a company that is owned by a very religious person. He has decided to
start a "chaplain's program," which consists of a minister coming into the...
Carole Howe’s strengths lie in her imaginative concepts:
tickle-your-fancy ideas that brought shops like Bow Wow Meow, Field
& Stream and Fly Babies into airport...
If your people feel overworked, does it matter? And what can you do about it? The answers are "yes" and "more than you may think." Some insights and ideas:
Issue: How to stop employees from disclosing confidential data, or jumping to a competitor and stealing your employees. Benefit: You can stop defectors from raiding...
Issue: One in 20 employees moonlights, and a hot labor market offers employees in your shop new opportunities to work second jobs. Risk: Moonlighting can create tired,...