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by Dan Oswald Many leaders believe they must have all the answers—that it’s their responsibility to have the answer to every question and the solution to every problem. In my estimation, it’s more important to ask the right questions than it is to always have the answer. You see, it’s the questions that allow people […]
I think that all documentation should be kept in the HR department, but supervisors like to have copies for their desk files. What are the pitfalls of allowing supervisors to keep employee files at their desks? What practices can you recommend?— Stanley, HR Manager in Santa Barbara
We have an employee who would like to take FMLA leave to care for his father who has been diagnosed with cancer. Does the employee have to be deemed his father’s “primary caregiver” in order to use FMLA for this purpose?
The ACA added a provision about giving an employee 30 days’ notice for cancelation of health insurance. Does this include termination of employment?
Most people are driven by a desire to win and succeed, and even those who don’t consider themselves competitive would likely agree they enjoy success, which is often particularly true for those in business leadership roles. This desire to win and succeed can be an asset when it leads to determination, hard work, and commitment, […]
In two previous posts, we discussed the topic of proactive and reactive help based on insights from management professor, Russell Johnson.
Managing intermittent FMLA leave while minimizing fraud and abuse can be a challenge. But there are ways to try to make the process as smooth as possible. Follow these 5 tips: Confirm eligibility Restrict intermittent leave to only what the law allows and ensure it’s taken properly Use medical certifications Train supervisors to get it […]
As business becomes increasingly global and interconnected, competition can come from virtually anywhere in the world. And as business becomes more complex, there seems to be an ever-growing list of necessary skills and capabilities required to succeed.
My question is embarrassing. We have lost an employee’s file. We just can’t find it. We’ve been able to reconstruct the standard HR paperwork like appraisals. But what about the forms and agreements the employee fills out and signs? Should we give them the paperwork all over again to fill out? If they refuse, what […]
I’ve been accused of too often writing about sports in this blog. I guess that’s because sports have been such a big part of my life as a participant, coach, and spectator—but also because I subscribe to the idea that sports imitate life. In sports, as in life, there is success and there is failure. […]