Shopping is a skill
I am not lacking in skill: for example, I am good at finding deals! Shopping is a skill of mine… Not necessarily a skill my husband likes me to hone, but one that is good for my family (and my wardrobe). We recently acquired a new client who had managers with a lot of skills, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Cock Fighting in the Workplace
This Guy walks up to one of his employees: “Hey, you wanna grab a drink after work?” Employee A: “Aren’t you married?” This Guy to Employee A, with a smug look on his face: “Not if you don’t want me to be.” Seriously? I know I am in HR Consulting, not Dating Consulting, but, Seriously? [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )More Rules of the (Big Kid) Sandbox: What Employees Should Expect
I’ve been writing a series on the culture and the spirit of policies; particularly, the policies that are included in an employee handbook. I think there are many factors that impact the culture of a business, but policy is CERTAINLY one of them. Employees, like children (no disrespect intended to either group), just want to [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Rules of the (Big Kid) Sandbox: Staying Out of Trouble
You, as the business owner, need to stay out of trouble. You have enough to do in the daily operations of the business, you don’t need unnecessary drama. Employee manuals, as I have said before, are designed to establish guidelines and expectations for employees. But, there is a certain protective nature to them as well [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Rewarding Employees for a Job Well Done
This is the time of year where business owners may look to reward employees with some type of gift or bonus. This may be a yearly bonus, Christmas bonus, or simply a token of appreciation in the spirit of holiday giving. While this is a nice sentiment and possibly a great way to motivate your [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )The Culture of Your Workplace
In a season when companies plan “holiday” parties, send well wishes at this “holiday” time, and give gifts of “appreciation”, this is a good time to discuss the place of culture and religion and spirituality in the workplace. We all know, in a law suit happy society, talking about religion in the workplace can be [...]
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