Back in the days of the Personnel Department, the “pink slip” was a notice included with the employee’s paycheck notifying them that their employment had ended, either by termination or layoff. No one knows when this practice came into being, or how it was even labeled with the color pink. Even Peter Liebhold, a curator… Continue reading Bring Back The Pink Slips!
Category: Employee Relations
Onboarding New Employees: Doesn’t Stop Their First Day of Work
After weeks or months are trying to find the "perfect candidate," you finally hired that new employee! On Day 1: they came in, did their paperwork and you whisked them off to their new department to become familiar with their new position and new employees. Your job is done, right? Sure, if all you wanted… Continue reading Onboarding New Employees: Doesn’t Stop Their First Day of Work
Are All “Employees” Really Created Equal?
I recently had a discussion with a manager as to whether or not the Temporary Staffing employees we use during our busy seasons should be entitled to the same benefits as our long-term employees…and I was shocked at our opposing points of view on the matter. First, what are “Temps? Wikipedia defines it as: Temporary… Continue reading Are All “Employees” Really Created Equal?
Because Its “Tradition” Doesn’t Make It Okay
Last week, a flight attendant made the news in Chicago for taking a picture inside the engine of the plane she was working on and airline employees were all up in arms over the situation because, as they put it, “It’s been a long-standing tradition in our industry.” Translation: They saw nothing wrong with it.… Continue reading Because Its “Tradition” Doesn’t Make It Okay
Do Not Use Overtime as a “Performance” Award!
Whether you are a seasoned or new manager – repeat after me: “Overtime is not an award for performance.” Reality: “Overtime” is that necessary evil businesses have to face when a critical job simply needs to get done and it can’t be done within a normal allotted period of time. Yes – employees like overtime… Continue reading Do Not Use Overtime as a “Performance” Award!
Employees Skipping Breaks – Why You Should NOT Encourage It
The dynamics of the workplace have changed from employees simply punching a timeclock to this world of “working until the job is done”…regardless of the number of hours it takes. As employers, we push our employees to give 100% and employees, in turn, have had it burned into their brains that they need to give… Continue reading Employees Skipping Breaks – Why You Should NOT Encourage It
“Cough…Cough… I’m Sick” – But Are They Really?
Whether its because the weather is just awful outside and they don’t want to leave the house, they are feeling stressed from the job and tell themselves they need a “mental health day” or they truly have personal issues that need to be taken care of but are afraid to reveal to you, absenteeism in the workplace… Continue reading “Cough…Cough… I’m Sick” – But Are They Really?
Wellness Programs….They Do A Company Good Too!
It’s not the latest corporate “fad” or a substitute for performance raises. Wellness Programs truly are a tool for companies to use to increase productivity among their employees and decrease health care costs…and more should be embracing it! Baseline Magazine did a recent study with the following facts (and the numbers might surprise you!): 70%… Continue reading Wellness Programs….They Do A Company Good Too!
Employee Reviews Are Useless??
“They aren’t important…it’s all about the money anyway.” As much as I hate to admit this – yes, there are managers out there who believe this to be true! After hearing these words come out a manager’s mouth when I asked when he was going to get the performance reviews for his department completed, I decided to sit… Continue reading Employee Reviews Are Useless??
Don’t Be The “Too-Nice” Boss
Whether you are a brand new manager or have worked your way up the ranks into a management position, don’t fall into the trap of being your employees’ friend. Remember – you all are at work to complete a job. You can be friends off the clock, but while you are on the clock –… Continue reading Don’t Be The “Too-Nice” Boss
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