Employee Relations

The most successful companies regularly demonstrate their commitment to building trust, unity and morale among their employees. One way to do this is through team building exercises. Simple...

Counseling an employee on body odor is one of the most uncomfortable tasks faced by managers and human resources professionals. Body odor conversations are rarely easy. However, failure to address...

There are numerous privacy issues within an organizational environment. Some of these issues include privacy of health records, personnel files, salary information, electronic monitoring, and...

Your boss is there to oversee your work and productivity along with your co-workers. The boss is not the person to go to with every little problem you have, he wants you to be able to work out...

Employees are spending less time with a given employer, but more time in the same occupation. The challenge for the employer is to find a way to improve employee performance without increasing...

Entering a substance abuse program is a positive step but can also be the hardest step you have ever taken. You place your trust, fears and future in the hands of substance abuse counselors who...

Legend has it that if you want to get a donkey to move, you need to dangle a carrot from the end of a stick, just out of reach of the donkey's mouth.

Name tags add professionalism to your business and your employees. Customers appreciate dealing with employees with name tags because it gives them a sense of security since they have a name in...

Writing an effective performance review requires preparation. Don't wait until a week before the review is due to start collecting information. Document both positive and negative information...

Getting called in for an interview can be an exciting experience for a job seeker. Preparation is key in order to be at your best during the interview and make a great first impression. This...

As the need for companies to provide employee benefits and retain quality personnel within their organization has increased, so too has the awareness that companies must provide comprehensive...

Group evaluations can take place in work environments, in classroom settings or as part of local community interest groups. Purposes for these evaluations vary in scope: to examine how a corporate...

It has been said that everything rises and falls on leadership. It's is the cornerstone that holds all the other building blocks in place. It's evident in the rise and fall of huge corporations...

Praise is something that pumps up everyone. Who doesn't like compliments and praise? If you are in management or leadership role, you can effectively use praise as a tool to motivate your...

The role of hierarchy in your HR department is often frowned upon but mostly misunderstood. Their main task is to make it easier to make you more productive and thereby increase the success of the...

The HR function does not operate the same way that there is a small or large group. Indeed, in large groups of very specific tasks to be taken into account to ensure optimal efficiency of the group.

Everyone has at least one boss from Hell in their lifetime. The key to a successful career is learning how to appropriately deal with the Boss From Hell.

Every business owner has to fire an employee once in their career. It is never an easy task, especially when the person is close to you and you know they have a family. Businesses are only...

Sick, unhealthy, stressed employees are not productive. Therefore, more employers are providing various corporate programs to assist employees in managing their health and happiness. These...

The desire to improve productivity, foster good relationships, and increase employee morale have led to the "wellness movement." Unhealthy employees not only increase the cost of health...

Employee health and wellness programs have become popular due to the rising cost of health care and the programs' ability to keep labor costs down, while attracting top employee candidates....

Although there are a number of laws relating to workplace discrimination, such as the Civil Rights Act and the Equal Pay Act, discrimination still happens. A female employee may be passed over for...

Writing a job evaluation that provides detailed feedback is one of the most valuable things an employer can do for an employee. Employees who understand how their performance has fallen short--as...

Asking employees to take voluntary retirement is a proactive way to reduce headcount while saving costs, staving off possible legal dealings and maintaining positive public relations and corporate...

Surveys and questionnaires are excellent ways to measure the level of satisfaction your employees have with their employer. By asking your employees what is important to them, how they feel...

Finding a job can be a difficult task, both coming straight out of college and afterward. Most of the best job leads never hit Monster or CareerBuilder. You need to get in contact with people...

An employee newsletter can be a fun and functional way to keep employees in the loop about important workplace information. Here are some steps to follow to start your own employee newsletter.

Many managers don't enjoy giving performance reviews, and that's too bad. Reviews are an excellent opportunity to take a pause from the urgent-but-not-important to communicate with a staff member....

If you are a manager in any business environment, it is very important that you know the basic laws surrounding employment. Chances are you'll have to deal with a situation that is covered by the...

Body odor is an unpleasant aspect of life that affects all human beings. Without the masking of odor that your favorite deodorant, perfume, or soap would provide, we would all be stuck in the same...

This article will explain to employers how to avoid getting sued for violations of the federal WARN act. It is imperative that covered employers provide adequate notice to their employees before...

As a leader in your company, it is often difficult to separate oneself from the disappointment of an employee leaving to see the benefits it can have on an organization. While I do not promote...

Many companies and organizations have a mission statement that defines the order of business for the organization and in turn underlies company policy. If a company's mission is to provide...

A sincere thank you note to your employees can boost morale and productivity, but there are certain aspects that make a thank you truly earnest. Ensure your letter is heartfelt, personalized and...

If an employee has a bad attitude it is important that it be corrected or improved as soon as possible. Sometimes a bad attitude can spread like a virus throughout the workplace and this can be...

Employee surveys have often been used in a variety of different settings to determine what an employee thinks and how happy they are with conditions at their workplace. Like all tools that aid...

I am here to confess, I get very annoyed by a co-worker who consistently talks to herself at various times of the day. She reads the directions on her screen and just does this play-by-play out...

When terminating an employee, keep your statements brief and use a calm, professional tone. If the employee becomes agitated, consider calling the employee later or writing her a letter to inform...

Henry Ford
famously said, "Coming together is a beginning.
Keeping together is progress. Working together is success." As perfect as it sounds, working together is a complex process...

Ah, the annual performance appraisal--the time of year every manager and employee looks forward to. While dreaded, performance appraisals, or reviews, are a great opportunity for one-on-one time...

If you notice an employee is exhibiting warning signs of drug addiction, it is important to take action early to help your employee and protect your company from monetary and legal problems. The...

Unacceptable hygiene at work should be dealt with like any other employee behavior problem. Whether it's somebody showing up improperly dressed (or out of uniform) or an employee who needs to be...

Teachers are a vital part of the educational system. They provide the motivation and support that students need in order to succeed. Yet, teachers also need to be motivated and supported in order...

Bad attitudes among staff members are contagious, and a staff full of bad attitudes is bad for business. Fortunately, good attitudes are equally contagious. If you want to succeed in business,...

There is an old saying…It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak up and remove all doubt. That is not to say that you should not voice your opinions or concerns; you...

If you have a business in Spain and it is doing well you are probably going to have hire staff at some point. Here is a step by step guide to the process with some links to some more detailed...

Boosting employee morale and productivity requires creating and maintaining effective communication channels from the top down--a process that involves organizational planning and meticulous...