Employee Relations

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

Conflict resolution can be a tricky thing, particularly in the workplace. You're often dealing with multiple people who may have vastly different personalities, and when people feel threatened...

Two of our most valuable resources for any company are our employees and our knowledge resources. When an employee leaves an organization, we are often losing valuable knowledge they gained over...

We have probably all experienced walking into or calling a business only to have employees act as though they had something more important to do than help us out. Or how about the employee who is...

“You’re fired!” Those are words most people do not want to hear, but it may even be worse to be the one who has to say them. With proper planning, you will be able to fire someone while...

Has someone pissed you off lately? Perhaps it is your boss, who gave you a smarmy look when you came in three minutes late this morning. Maybe it is your husband, who you just caught perusing...

We have all had a teacher or boss that we absolutely do not get along with. Either the person in authority does not know what they are doing, or the person in authority is unwilling to accept...

Creating a high level of employee motivation in a production environment offers several advantages. It increases the quantity of goods being produced, minimizes down time and reduces the frequency...

Most companies have some form of new employee orientation, from an informal and casual signing of benefits forms and documents to more elaborate multi-media presentations designed to inform new...

Employee evaluations are challenging, for both the supervisor and the employee. The supervisor may not want to confront the employee if there are negative aspects to the evaluation. The employee...

An internal newsletter is a valuable communication tool for companies, both large and small. It is in effect a company wide meeting held in written form. Information can be conveyed to employees...

Being a good boss is a lot of work. However, it's worth it to make sure that your employees feel valued and important, so that they stick around. In this article, we'll explore best practices for...

Employees have the most comprehensive, detailed knowledge about their jobs. When an employee leaves for greener pastures, it is your responsibility as a leader to tap into as much information as...

Do you think you’re a good negotiator? Got a few successes under your belt? Ready to take on the world? Well, the only problem with that is that the folks across the table feel the same way. How...

No employer likes having a direct work order disobeyed but it happens. Before you blow your top and fire the insubordinate employee, make sure that he or she does not have a valid reason for not...

Conflict resolution is an unavoidable practice that we all have to learn to some degree. If you have been alive longer than 10 seconds, you have experienced conflict of some kind. This article...

Staying visible in the workplace is essential to moving up the corporate ladder. For you to survive in today's highly competitive world, your superiors need to be convinced that you can make a...

The old adage goes "You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink." The same theory applies to employees. You can't just hire employees and expect them to live up to your performance...

When the rumor mill is running rampant and you're losing employees because they're looking for "new opportunities," it could be because you've inadvertently created an unstable work environment....

Having an inept manager or supervisor can be very stressful. It puts more work on you, increases conflicts and can even threaten your job. Be patient, follow these guidelines and remember that...

As the boss of a small business, you know that performance reviews can be high-stress exercises in futility--painful meetings that both sides rush through, with unpleasant results that build...

Many employers use several methods to legally spy on their employees. The key is to be completely open with your employees about your practices. Information can be useful in determining that their...

It is a shame to not get along at some level with our colleagues. No matter how pushy or arrogant a fellow worker is, we can ease some of the tension by finding ways to get along with everyone....

Being fired is not a good feeling, especially when you haven't done anything wrong. Sometimes organizations make bad decisions by putting in place an incompetent Human Resource Department or...

Performance appraisals are hard to do. Finding out how employees rate themselves can help the conversation. Employees are usually harder on themselves than you will be. It may also be a part of...

Difficult employees display behaviors that can be discomforting, distracting and/or counter productive to the goals of the organization. The behaviors of a difficult employee can range from...

Violence in the workplace is becoming more prevalent as the number of violent incidents continues to increase during work hours on company property. According to the National Crime Victimization...

Promoting harmony in the work place is not an easy task unless you use the right tools available. Forming an Excellence Committee is one way of achieving this goal. An Excellence Committee works...

Employees must treat their coworkers with respect and vice versa if they want to succeed and achieve goals as a team. Management can use simple strategies to keep team members relating to each...

Arguments between employees damper morale and damage relations between employees if they're left to fester, especially in a small or close-knit company or department. Depending on the severity of...

The relationship between employees is a very important factor in the success of a company, as well as trust. Employees need to treat their fellow employees with respect and trust. Sometimes...

When an employee's performance is not living up to your expectations you have to straighten the issue out as quickly as possible. The longer you wait to resolve the issue, the more customers and...

Some believe that firing an employee may lead to a lawsuit, but this is not true. You, as a employer, have the right to fire anyone that you employ for cause. The problems come when you don't do...

Spending the time and energy in cultivating harmonious working relationships with employees is a wise investment. High employee turnover rates can cost employers valuable time and money when it...

A well-written press release is an inexpensive yet effective way to gain media attention. The hiring of a new executive or other employee of strategic importance to your company is a...