After my recent post on how to terminate an employee, I received a couple of questions directed specifically at the logistics of firing someone. Things …
Employee Engagement
These posts focus on workplace employee engagement as part of business leadership and management.
Converting To a Paid Time Off (PTO) System – Ask HR Bartender
As the working world around us changes, companies need to adapt accordingly. That means constantly evaluating policies and procedures to make sure they are still …
Employee Takes Too Many Bathroom Breaks – Ask HR Bartender
I’m not sure how or when it happened but somehow monitoring the restroom has fallen into the scope of responsibilities for human resources. I guess …
How To: Fire An Employee
There are a lot of people who cringe at the thought of terminating someone. And when I say terminating – I mean firing. Not a …
Coaching Employees To the Next Level – Ask HR Bartender
I believe today’s reader question is a common one, regardless of the ages involved: I have a few employees in their 20s and 30s who …
How To: Hire Great Employees Without an HR Department
(Editor’s Note: Today’s guest post is sponsored by Vistaprint, a leading provider of marketing products and services for small businesses all over the world.) Here …
Don’t Mess With Employee Paychecks – Friday Distraction
During my career, I’ve found that employees are (in general) very resilient. They will tolerate unclear communication, changes in policies and procedures with little notice …