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Do this first to resolve conflict

12/21/2018
When you must mediate a conflict between co-workers or employees, before you do anything else, first decide if it is hot or cold.

Fed calls ‘ghosting’ a real economic factor

12/18/2018
It’s official: In today’s tight labor market, “ghosting” is a genuine staffing issue affecting employers, and it could become a drag on the economy.

Stop a crime, lose your job

12/18/2018
A CVS clerk and a pharmacist in Indiana have been fired for tackling and detaining a man who tried to steal oxycodone and then assaulted the pharmacist.

5 ways to stifle innovation

12/17/2018
The odds of a new product idea reaching full commercialization are less than 4%. And that is the best case. But, there are 5 sure-fire ways you can make certain innovation never sees the light of day at your company.

Years later, termination records still win cases

12/12/2018
There’s a good reason to retain the employment records of poor performers. In fact, the argument can be made that you should keep those records indefinitely.

Taking aim at employees’ goals

12/11/2018
How can managers improve the odds of team members thoughtfully formulating goals and doing their best to reach them? Consider these strategies.

Keep It Legal: January ’19

12/11/2018
Employee won’t sign? Never forge a signature.

Giving feedback to an underperformer

12/11/2018
Here are some guidelines to help you issue constructive feedback when it’s not so readily accepted.

Sound Bites: December ’18

12/01/2018
Whether in person or remotely, get all meeting attendees on the same page … How your receptionist can off insight in a group interview … Log off on the weekend … When to never apologize … Icebreaker: 10 things in common … How upper and lower case letters got their names

Performance review cheat sheet

11/29/2018
No need to dread all those performance reviews. Use these examples to write clear feedback regarding core skills necessary in today’s workplace.