With today’s legal environment, it is more important than ever to carefully document your progressive discipline process with an employee before termination. Those in the industry call this ‘peppering the file.’ It builds a case for ‘just cause’ termination even if you proceed with a ‘without cause’ end of employment. Unlike coaching, progressive discipline conversations […]
TL:DR – According to a Microsoft report, AI is increasingly crucial in boosting workplace productivity and fostering innovation. Notably, rather than viewing AI as a threat, most employees are eager to harness its potential to alleviate workloads. AI is seen as a tool to redefine, not just repair, work, with business leaders encouraged to leverage […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant increase in remote work, and many organizations are considering how to permanently incorporate more flexible work arrangements into their operations. HR professionals are tasked with finding ways to support and manage remote employees and address potential challenges that can arise. A recent report from Upwork predicted that […]
A world without consequences would be an easier place to be live. For starters, we would be able to finally say everything we’ve always wanted to say: “I actually don’t find your jokes funny”, “You have bad body odor” “I hate when you speak up in meetings with nothing to actually contribute” “You may think […]
Employees want feedback. Delivered in the right manner, at the right time, continuous feedback helps employees understand their contribution to their employers – and plays a major role in employee morale. Employees thrive when they are regularly mentored, directed, and advised – with regard to both mistakes and achievements. Additionally, when that annual review comes […]