As you guys know, I’ve been in human resources for a very long time. And over the years, I’ve seen these waves where a constant …
Leadership and Management
These posts focus on workplace leadership and management as part of an overall business strategy.
Terminating Employees: How To Fire Right [free resource]
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 …
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 …
Holding Human Resources Accountable
A reader posted a very interesting comment on accountability that I can’t resist writing about: I’m curious about the accountability of the HR function. In …
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 …
The Customer Now Decides if Companies Treat Employees Fairly
Back in the day, customers didn’t really get involved in the way management treated employees. They were pretty much only concerned about the company’s product …