Years ago, people were told the key to being a successful manager was to “walk around”. The idea was managers should get out of their …
Employee Engagement
These posts focus on workplace employee engagement as part of business leadership and management.
Should You Turn Down a Pay Increase – Ask HR Bartender
It goes without saying that everything that happens during our career isn’t always good. We have to make the most of the challenges that come …
You Don’t Have To Be an Affordable Care Act Expert – Just Hire One
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by ALEX®, The Jellyvision Lab’s virtual benefits counselor. Available to over one million people in almost 100 …
Loud Voices Get Heard – Friday Distraction
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at Kronos, a global leader in workforce management solutions in the cloud. Kronos just …
Dealing with Disruptive Behavior During Training – Ask HR Bartender
This comment came from a reader after my post on profanity in the workplace. While I did write a follow-up piece on profanity (with the …
What Happens During an Employee Investigation – Ask HR Bartender
Workplace investigations are one of the toughest responsibilities in human resources. There’s an expectation that the matter will be handled in the strictest confidence. And …
You Can “Ring the Bell” Twice
Ever heard the analogy “unring the bell”? It’s a phrase used to suggest the difficulty of forgetting information once it’s known. One example is when, …