Issuing an oral reprimand

  • June 15, 2018

The first step in formal disciplinary action is an oral reprimand. Before you take this major step, however, be sure of the facts.

Microsoft SharePoint in a nutshell

  • June 15, 2018

You’ve heard of SharePoint, but you’re not quite sure what it does and how it can help you. Simply put, SharePoint is a place to collaborate and share resources....

Headphone etiquette at work

  • June 14, 2018

Wearing headphones at work is a great way to cut out noise and distractions so you can focus on the task at hand. Follow these tips to wear them without hurting...

Animosity isn’t always evidence of bias

  • June 12, 2018

Supervisors may harbor deep animosity towards a particular worker. But unless that animosity is based on a protected characteristic such as race, sex or age, it remains...

What to say to pregnant co-workers

  • June 11, 2018

Do you have a pregnant co-worker or employee? Here’s a list of things you should—and shouldn’t—say during those nine, often difficult months.

Wedding cake ruling didn’t OK anti-gay bias

  • June 08, 2018

The U.S. Supreme Court’s June 4 decision in favor of a Colorado baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple was not a signal to employers that it is...

When the bottom drops out of your career

  • June 07, 2018

Q: “Two years ago, my immediate boss, with whom I had a great relationship, was forced to resign. Shortly thereafter, I had a serious conflict with a colleague who was...

Feedback doesn’t have to fall on deaf ears

  • June 07, 2018

Ever feel like the feedback you give to your employees falls on deaf ears? Do you find that despite giving feedback often, the same frustrating patterns are consistently...

Why you need real-time feedback

  • June 07, 2018

Make it a priority to ask for feedback as you go throughout your day. Just make sure you choose the right people to evaluate you.

10 steps to better minute-taking

  • June 06, 2018

Taking minutes wasn’t getting any easier for Terri Michaels, even after years of practice. Finally, she enrolled in a workshop, and things changed. Now she uses these...