Document exactly why you fired troublemaker

  • April 28, 2014

Do you have an employee who is so disruptive that co-workers repeatedly complain? You may have to fire her. Before you do, carefully document how her behavior...

Use a delicate approach with the sulky boss

  • April 23, 2014

Q: “My boss told me to always be direct with him. However, he has been avoiding me ever since I made some very frank comments about a serious problem. I have...

Argument in the workplace isn’t harassment

  • April 21, 2014

Sometimes, employees lose their tempers. That’s unfortunate and you certainly should discourage it. But a loud or tumultuous argument between a supervisor and a...

8 signs point to potential workplace violence

  • March 27, 2014

Dennis Davis, a former police SWAT team liaison who now directs client training for the employment law firm Ogletree Deakins, urges being alert for workers who display...

Dynegy CEO sets ‘be here now’ culture

  • March 27, 2014

Leaders cannot talk their way out of a deteriorating business. To reverse course, take bold steps. Bob Flexon became Dynegy’s CEO in July 2011; four months later,...