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7 Ways You Can Help your Employees Prepare for Death
HR with PURPOSE. What do these words really mean? Well, they mean that sometimes we have to step out of the “normal” and help our businesses, our employees, our customers, and our friends with things they would rather ignore. Today, for me, this means talking about...
2021 Compliance Highlights – The Race is On!
Believe it or not, it's already February and with the start of the second month of the year, it's time to post your annual OSHA 300 A. Read here for what you need to know: The OSHA form 300 A log must be posted every year between February 1– April 30 summarizing all...
TN’s New Pregnancy Accommodation Law – Are you ready?
TN's new Pregnancy Accommodation law expands protections for pregnant applicants and employees beyond the federal “Pregnancy Discrimination Act” (PDA) which basically said you had to treat pregnant women consistently with other employees who have medical issues, but...
Key Interview Questions when Considering Candidates after a Layoff or Furlough
As your business is reopening from the Pandemic shut-down you may find it difficult to hire the employees you need. In many cases, the additional $600.00 in Federal unemployment, combined with the state unemployment, made it more advantageous for employees to stay...
Mastering the Art of Managing Remote Employees
Let’s face it, making the mental leap to managing remote employees can be one of the biggest challenges you’ll face as you consider implementing a telework policy. Most leaders, especially Baby Boomers, are accustomed to managing based on what I call “butts in seats”...
Considering Telework? Here’s What You Need to Know
As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on businesses across the nation, many businesses are considering telework as an option for keeping employees safe and healthy. But, for many business leaders, this is uncharted territory and navigating the complexities of...
COVID-19 Liability Waivers – Avoid the Temptation
As employers are reopening, they are contemplating policies to protect their employees, customers and business. One serious question many businesses are asking is “Should I ask all employees to sign a liability waiver in the event they contract COVID-19 in the...
OSHA Releases New COVID-19 Guidance for Employers
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued new enforcement guidelines for businesses attempting to reopen safely and provide for employee and customer safety in this era of COVID-19. OSHA’s guidance includes recommendations for investigating...
Return to Work Protocols Post COVID-19 Closure
Returning Employees to work What if an Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19? As businesses begin to reopen, there are many questions and concerns about how to do that safely. Here are some best practice guidelines to manage both the needs of your employees and your...
Resuming Business Toolkit in the Midst of Covid-19
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Covid-19 HR Strategy
ANNOUNCING THE COVID-19 HR STRATEGY HOTLINE As you are aware, the Coronavirus has taken the US and the world by storm. The world is currently in a global pandemic and the behavior changes required to stop the spread of the virus are beginning to affect every aspect of...
It’s Not Halloween, but have you Been Ghosted Yet?
As the economy heats up and the job market tightens a new phenomenon is emerging in the workplace – “ghosting” and it’s not only making life miserable for hiring managers, it’s changing how they select, hire and onboard new employees. So, what is ghosting? Ghosting is...
This Gives NEW Meaning to Walking the Talk
If you know me at all, you know I have 2 rules of leadership: Treat people the way you want to be treated Do the RIGHT thing This week, a young man, the police and the owner of Bellhops all demonstrated through their actions what it actually means to live these...
Two Simple Rules for Effective, Servant Leadership
So, do you treat employees the way THEY want to be treated or the way YOU want to be treated? It seems implausible that there would be a debate, but it’s a real issue many people and organizations are struggling to answer. To create an engaging organizational culture...
6 Ways to Help Employees Find Purpose
It’s true – we all need to work, but employees are looking for more than a paycheck. Employees are looking for meaning and purpose in both their personal and professional lives and if you want them to be inspired, engaged and committed to your organization and...
Employees Need More than a Paycheck
This week is a celebration of the most important events in world history – the ultimate sacrifice of the true Servant Leader on behalf of His people. If you’re a Christian, you recognize the importance of Jesus’ leadership and sacrifice to, literally, save a fallen...
Winning the Battle and Losing the War
Ever hear the old adage, “You can win the battle and lose the war”? Leaders have to be careful to choose their battles wisely and avoid getting things done through Positional Power. Positional power is defined as the power associated with one’s title or position and...
Avoiding Tragedies like Florida and #MeToo through Purpose
With the seemingly almost weekly tragedies of workplace/school shootings, workplace violence, harassment, discrimination, etc. reported in the news, everyone is looking for answers. Yet, as we grapple with today’s most serious problems, few answers seem readily...
