Managerial courage is tactfully dispensing direct and actionable feedback. It is being open and direct with others without being intimidating. When you have managerial courage, you deal with people, problems, and situations head-on.…
Creating and maintaining a harassment-free workplace is not just a legal priority but is also essential for a healthy workplace. There has been a lot of focus on sexual harassment in the media recently, however, there are broader underlying issues to address as well, such as gender equality and creating an overall culture of inclusion.…
It is impossible to be part of an organization and not attend meetings. Many meetings are poorly run and waste people’s valuable, limited time. A facilitator is someone who provides methods and tools that help team members to use their time efficiently in meetings. While team members focus on content and getting to the right answer, facilitators focus on how to reach a decision or solution. …
One of my employees is a member of the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). She notified me that she has been asked by NDMS to deploy for hurricane victim medical assistance duty. I am short employees and need her to be at work for our organization. Do I have the right to refuse her request for leave of absence to do NDMS duty?…
The HR world is humming with the implications of New York State’s new Paid Family Leave law. New York State is one of our most populated states. If trends are any indication, this new law will likely more fully develop in other parts of the country soon. So you may see a law similar to this in your state in the near future.…
ESC will be hosting a breakfast seminar for clients on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Milo's Restaurant. This is one of our most requested client seminars, focusing on entry-level coaching and progressive discipline. If you are a new manager, team leader, first level manager, or a seasoned manager looking for a refresher, you won't want to miss this.…
Starting January 1, 2018, nearly all private employees in New York State will be eligible for Paid Family Leave. Here is what you need to do now.…
There may be times when a business owner or manager will terminate an employee and not provide the individual with a reason for the separation. We have had business owners and managers make the statement “we are an at-will employment state, and I don’t have to give them a reason.” While this statement is true, it is not recommended.…
Today, employers are conducting more and more background checks on new candidates in hopes of making a great hire. It is a best practice to conduct a job related background check after an offer of employment is given.…