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Documenting employee performance: Strategies and 101 sample write-ups
October 2, 2016
Writer's block. It can strike managers and HR professionals when they sit down to document employee performance and behavior issues. But correctly documenting discipline is critical for both legal protection and clear employee communication. Most managers never learned how. Now they can … Read More
Project management x 3: The best of Excel, Outlook and OneNote
October 3, 2016
What if I told you there was software that could instantly make you a better project manager — improving your efficiency, your multitasking, and your communication all at the same time? If you're like me, you'd probably say, "OK, great — how much?" But what if I told you that you probably own this software already? Microsoft Excel, Outlook and OneNote all feature powerful project-management tools. But most people only scratch the surface of what these programs can do for them. Learn how you can unlock the power of all THREE of these software packages … Read More
Managing an HR department of one: Secrets to success
October 4, 2016
If you're flying solo in your HR department, you feel pulled in a million different directions at once. The executive team expects you to have CHRO depth of knowledge. Employees want answers to all their questions NOW. Finance wants benefit bills yesterday. And all the administrative burdens and compliance risks fall squarely on your shoulders. How can you navigate to meet the needs of all your internal customers, play a more strategic role in your organization — and keep yourself sane? Read More
Self-assessment: Are you courting a wrongful discharge suit?
October 5, 2016
Before firing anyone, ask yourself the following questions to gauge whether you could defend yourself in a wrongful discharge suit. Does your company have a history of discharging employees for any of these reasons? Read More
Wearable technology: A Pandora's box of HR evils?
October 6, 2016
The wearable technology revolution affects a host of seemingly unrelated employment law issues. Software company Salesforce recently released a survey showing that 86% of American companies plan on investing in some form of wearable technology over the coming year. Additionally, 40% are planning to use wearable technology to monitor employee time-management and real-time employee communication. Early data suggest wearables are making a positive impact. Read More
The art of SharePoint governance
October 7, 2016
Many organizations plunge into the deep end when it comes to SharePoint. And while its basic functionality, once learned, is pretty easy to deploy, wise organizations pause and consider how they want their SharePoint garden to grow. Without a few guidelines, rules and boundaries, SharePoint can quickly become a weed-ridden mess in which it's hard to find what you need. Here are some governance document starters that should put you on the right path. Read More
VIDEO TRAINING: Top 5 'lightning rod' terms to avoid with employees
October 8, 2016
As a manager, you know how important it is to use the correct employment terms with your employees. Using the wrong terms can sometimes expose your company to expensive lawsuits. In this video, Editorial Director Pat DiDomenico describes the top five "lightning rod" terms to avoid with your employees. Read More
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