Terminated worker won’t return property

  • June 21, 2018

The problem: A terminated employee fails to return company equipment, such as a laptop. How do you get it back? You have different options to consider, depending on your...

Boost email response rates

  • June 20, 2018

Puzzled over low—or no—responses to your emails? They may be too complicated, according to findings by Boomerang, makers of productivity software. Here’s what the...

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...