Workplace harassment can come in many forms. It’s often easy to spot when someone is being inappropriately harassed because of gender, race, or sexual orientation. Other times, it’s more difficult to spot. For example, did you know that harassment can occur when a manager humiliates an employee in front of their coworkers? Harassment in the… Read More »
Do you have employees? Then you’re bound to experience workplace conflicts at some point. The question is, how will you handle them to maintain company morale and productivity? All managers must understand the delicate art of conflict resolution in the workplace. You’ll need to take certain steps to understand both sides and the heart of… Read More »
Many New Hampshire businesses are struggling to hire right now. How can you get creative, keep your company productive and geared for growth, and do some good? Consider an apprenticeship program! Work-based learning is an excellent way for employers to hire top-notch talent, develop them, and turn them into long-term employees. Fortunately, there are resources… Read More »
There is no easy way to address sexual harassment training—at least not if you want to do so effectively. Nonetheless, it is a critical subject that all employees should be trained on regularly. Many employees don’t know how to identify harassment in its many forms, just as managers may not know how to deal with… Read More »
When people hear the term “performance improvement plan,” their minds immediately jump to visions of being fired. We don’t want to sugarcoat it: This performance management tool can be viewed as a probationary period and ultimately result in termination if the employee cannot meet objectives or improve behavior. When used correctly and with good intentions… Read More »
Like most organizations, your company has probably gotten into somewhat of a rhythm when it comes to remote work since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. You have had several months to figure out new systems and technology as everyone learns how to work as a team and remain productive from home. But have you… Read More »
Maintaining high employee productivity is essential to an organization’s growth and success. In turn, strong employee engagement is the foundation of high productivity levels. But did you know that only about 34% of the American workforce feels engaged? This is bad news for many companies, since disengaged employees cost them significantly, according to Hubstaff’s State… Read More »
The global workforce has certainly been moving toward telecommuting in recent years, with 5 million employees (3.6% of the workforce) working from home half-time or more, according to Global Workplace Analytics (GWA). The COVID-19 crisis forced even more business owners and their entire organizations to start working remotely. This transition means managers have had to… Read More »
As a business owner with employees, you hope for the best from your team members. In a utopian professional world, everyone would perform their jobs beautifully with an upbeat attitude every day. And of course, all of those employees would get along swimmingly, with no need for corrective actions. Alas, you’re operating a company with… Read More »
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