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► Must-Have Management Skills for the Post-COVID Era
July 22, 2022
When recruiting or training anyone who will be responsible for managing others, there are certain skills that should be at the top of your list for ensuring the person is effective in managing, coaching, and motivating others. Some of these skills are “evergreen,” while others emerged ...
► How to Go from 'Great Resignation' to 'Great Recruitment'
July 19, 2022
Much has been said about the “Great Resignation,” the phenomenon of workers leaving without knowing when or if they’ll return to the workforce. Even though society has made progress adjusting to a new normal, many workers who left the workforce during the height of the COVID-19 ...
► To Zoom, or Not to Zoom? That is the Question
July 18, 2022
There is a hot debate raging in our business ethos. As the pandemic seemingly winds down (fingers crossed), many companies are flirting with the idea of returning to the office. This has proven controversial, and companies are tackling this in a variety of ways. The “work from home” ...
► Is a Fired Employee Owed Commissions?
July 15, 2022
Although it involves Texas law, a recent case illustrates the pitfalls an employer can face when former employees make claims for commissions or compensation after their employment has ended. It also offers suggestions on how employers with commissioned salespeople can avoid the same traps. ...
► Companies Report Rise in Labor and Employment Class Actions
July 14, 2022
Aggressive regulatory action and an increase in workplace safety claims, including many related to the COVID-19 pandemic, have fueled a rise in labor and employment (L&E) collective claims, including “follow-on” class actions, according to Carlton Fields’ 2022 class ...
► 9 Ways for Employers to Prepare for the Next Hurricane
July 13, 2022
Is it summer already? I wish that meant it’s only mango season in Florida. Unfortunately, it also signals the start of another hurricane season. Here are tips on how to prepare your business. Action Steps Communication. Update the address, home telephone number, cell phone ...
► SCOTUS Abortion Ruling Raises Complex Policy Problems for Employers
July 5, 2022
A number of high-profile companies are speaking out against the U.S. Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) decision overruling Roe v. Wade , and they are backing up their criticism by vowing to help employees wishing to travel for legal abortions. But employers taking such action may face tricky ...
► Preventing Workplace Violence Through Situational Awareness
June 27, 2022
“What can we do?” – This is among the most common questions I get after a major incident of violence. It’s not uncommon for there to be a heightened interest for a while, then things go back to “normal.” However, things feel different this time. As I’m ...
► Red Flag Flying: Tips for Detecting Employee Theft
June 22, 2022
Sadly, in the past 12 months, I have been hired to investigate or assist in investigating employee embezzlement more times than in the past 15 years combined. Embezzle-ment is the theft or misappropriation of funds or property placed in one’s trust, belonging to one’s employer. ...
► Monitoring Employee Social Media
June 20, 2022
Social media is ubiquitous. With our use of social media at an all-time high, employers must take extra care to protect company information. In a world in which employees are live streaming their “everything” on social media, employers must determine whether to monitor employee social ...
