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Employee handbooks: Most common mistakes
December 4, 2016
If your employee handbook hasn't been updated in the past six months, it's out of date. Your employee handbook can be an invaluable organizational tool … or an employment lawsuit waiting to happen. And in recent years, Congress and state legislatures have been busy enacting laws that directly affect your employee handbook. Do you need to change your anti-discrimination statement to include sexual orientation and transgender discrimination, based on new EEOC actions? Is your social media policy out of date? Have you provided clear rules on overtime and off-the-clock work? If you haven't kept up, you could find yourself in court. Read More
The growing problem of workplace incivility
December 5, 2016
Squabbling employees, screaming managers, colleagues who never respond to emails, co-workers who send texts while you're talking to them … all these people seem to have forgotten the basic rules of courtesy and respect. Offensive behavior among colleagues carries a high price, because "civility" at work means more than just good manners. Respectful treatment creates the foundation for cooperation between individuals and collaboration among departments. When people are rude and disrespectful to one another, they are much less likely to share information, contribute helpful suggestions or offer assistance with problems. Join us for this special training webinar to find out the strategies you need to turn your office from an uncivil war zone into a collaborative workplace. Read More
10 essential steps to correctly fill out the revised version of the I-9
December 6, 2016
The U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) is going all-out in its "bold new audit initiative" to crack down on employers who violate immigration laws. Administrative I-9 audits are ICE's tool of choice. Total fines handed out by ICE are now 13 times higher than in 2009. Plus, ICE has made a big effort to publicly emphasize its criminal investigations of employers that hire undocumented workers. In just one year, ICE arrested 238 corporate executives, managers and even HR professionals. Strict compliance with the often-confusing I-9 rules is your only defense against serious monetary penalties and criminal arrests. Too often, company execs and HR managers assume their I-9 compliance practices are in order when, in fact, their records and policies are littered with mistakes, leaving the business and individuals open to fines, lawsuits and jail time. Are you sure that your I-9 practices can pass muster? Read More
Skip the cuss jar—just take the right steps to keep the language clean
December 7, 2016
If you think profanity is only spewed in workplaces such as lumberyards, auto parts warehouses and off-shore oil platforms, think again. Try also accounting firms, medical clinics and beauty salons. In other words, it's everywhere. And it rolls off the tongues of both men and women for all sorts of reasons. Maybe your workplace has a policy against crusty language on the job. Many places don't. If yours doesn't, don't just sit back and let your ears ring from the F-bombs bursting in air as the cuss jar quickly fills up to bankroll the next pizza party. As a boss, you need to temper the language, if not put a downright stop to it. Here are some points to ponder. Read More
9 employment-related executive orders that could disappear Jan. 20
December 8, 2016
When President-elect Donald J. Trump was campaigning, he repeatedly stated that he would immediately rescind every executive order issued by President Obama. In fact, he will have that authority as soon as he is sworn in on Jan. 20. Here are some of the most significant employment-related executive orders that could be on the chopping block, most applying to the millions of employees who work for federal contractors and subcontractors. Read More
Worker seeks personal advice: What to do
December 9, 2016
If you feel uncomfortable when an employee comes to you for advice about some type of personal problem, consider this: Employees who turn to you for counsel are showing that they trust you and value your opinion. It's a sign that you're a good manager. On the other hand, you're probably better off not getting too involved in employees' private concerns. There's always the possibility that your advice won't work out. If so, your attempt at being helpful may backfire. To walk the fine line of being both a manager and a counselor, here is some advice. Read More
Resolve to improve communication at work
December 10, 2016
A new year is just around the corner. Don't let sloppy communication habits carry over into 2017. Instead, vow now to put an end to bad habits and overhaul weak communication. Follow these tips. Read More
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