How to manage your team during a crisis Usually, managing a team during a crisis is about what to do in a weather emergency—imagine the chaos after a category 5 hurricane or massive flooding. But now the world is in the midst of a pandemic, and thousands of workers are managing people under conditions that previously only existed in disaster movies. In addition […]
Coronavirus hiring: how companies are filling the jobs needed right now Despite a good portion of the nation shut down in order to slow the curve of the Covid-19 pandemic, there are some sectors that are ramping up in order to continue meeting society’s essential needs. Beyond the obvious need to hire additional healthcare workers on the front lines, suddenly truck drivers, delivery services, grocery store […]
How companies are responding to COVID-19 With the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, the world is in the midst of what could turn out to be one the of the biggest pandemics of the century—or, at the very least, a disease epidemic unlike anything the U.S. has seen in over a decade. And it’s hitting people hard where they spend a […]
Creating and enforcing your company's non-retaliation policy You’ve taken extra care to ensure your company has strict policies against discrimination, harassment, and the like. But your responsibilities don’t end there — you also need to protect employees who report suspected misconduct. That’s why it’s important to have and enforce a non-retaliation policy. But what should your policy include? Whom does it protect? […]
What should your PTO policy look like? In a pre-coronavirus world, paid time off (PTO) was simply one more benefit to bring to the negotiation table. But now, employers are taking a much closer look at their paid time-off policies, and with good reason. There’s a lot to consider. While you are not required by law to have a PTO policy, most companies […]
Why you need a sexual harassment policy More than a third of women say they’ve experienced sexual harassment in the workplace, according to one report. As an employer, having a sexual harassment policy is crucial in both discouraging inappropriate behavior and protecting yourself if something happens at your workplace. Read on to understand why you need a policy and what should be […]
Dealing with discontent: Managing your company's grievance procedure No matter how idyllic your workplace is, no organization is perfect. From minor issues to major conflicts, every company must contend with discord to some degree. How you handle workplace problems can have a big effect—positive or negative—on your company’s operations and image. So, where do you start? Here are some tips to keep in […]
Explanation and sample: Termination letter One of the most difficult decisions a manager must make is whether to cut their losses and fire an employee. Sometimes staff needs to be cut in the form of layoffs, but other times it’s for poor performance or misconduct. Whatever the reason for the termination, you want to make sure you’re honest and direct, […]
Make your employee evaluation form work for you Most managers claim to know exactly who their top performers are, as well as those who need to pick up the pace. Sometimes it’s obvious, but other times the contributions of your top talent may go unnoticed. Do you really know how your employees stack up, and whether they’re meeting or exceeding your expectations? In […]
How to make a promotion announcement As a senior manager, you couldn’t be more thrilled with your top employee’s hard work and selfless motivation to make everyone around her better. She didn’t ask for a promotion, but she definitely deserves it and now you’re ready to name her to a management-level position. But you really should keep the champagne on ice […]