Top performers may leave if they don't receive rewards like bonuses, COLA raises, and merit increases. Merit raises also act as financial incentives, encouraging harder...
To minimize disputes, employers should have a clear appeal process and thoroughly investigate incidents before issuing a written warning. This helps ensure the warning...
Tackling the talent shortage head-on requires a fresh roadmap for leaders. Let’s discuss the first of several secrets to solving the short-term crunch and providing a...
Remote meetings are weird! Large groups of people get together on a little screen with awkward camera angles and jittery microphones. People don’t interrupt each other...
It’s no secret at this point that the hiring process has been in dire straits since the COVID-19 pandemic. The aftermath of the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, and...
Documenting verbal warnings, though seemingly contradictory, is crucial for compliance and clear communication despite being less formal than written warnings or...
The decision of whether a former employee is "rehireable" simply determines if they are eligible for re-employment consideration. It doesn't automatically mean they will...
Holding tough conversations with employees is a challenge at all levels of an organization. After all, who wants to address an issue that could lead to confrontation,...
Nearly 100 percent of workers want to work from home at least some of the time. Remote work is here to stay, folks, making virtual meetings the glue keeping offsite...
Mastering the verbal warning
Employee discipline is often stressful for supervisors and employees, but it’s often a necessary part of employee development and...
“Why are you looking for a new role?”
Lucky for Kevin, he thought about this question before his job interview. If not, he might have given the hiring manager a...
Tardiness, absenteeism, harassment, and discrimination are all serious issues that can occur in the workplace if your organization has no way of disciplining...
A sense of community in the workplace is key to preventing incivility. When colleagues feel connected and valued, they are less likely to engage in rude or disrespectful...
If you repeat unacceptable behavior at your workplace, what happens?
You’ll most likely receive something like a verbal warning at first, but then the punishments...
Veronica hits the snooze button a second time. How she wishes she still had PTO days to use. Motivating herself to get out of bed and face another day at her office...
From time to time, it’s important to take a 30,000-foot look at future careers in the modern workplace. Doing so is particularly relevant for managers and leaders who...
Effectively providing feedback to your manager is a crucial leadership skill, especially in today's work environment. While it can be daunting, open communication...
Dan dreads needing to call Anne into his office, but he knows he should not put off the conversation any longer. Something has been “off” with this long-time...
Hiring for fit is a practical approach for many employers. After all, skills can be taught and new programs and processes generally have to be learned anytime someone...
What makes a great manager? How can you improve employee engagement? Is your talent acquisition up to par? There’s one thing these questions all have in common: you...
