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Q&A: What to Do When an Employee Doesn’t Want You to Follow a Wage Garnishment
Valid wage garnishments need to be followed regardless of the affected employee’s feelings on the matter. In this case, you should go ahead and follow the instructions from the garnishing agency, withholding and sending them the specified amounts.
Affirmation: The Wealthy Mindset – How Your Thoughts Affect Your Financial Future
When it comes to wealth expansion, you may feel like, since you have some money, you can take some risks. However, it’s important to be careful and make sure you have back up plans and back up revenue just in case one of your risks don’t pan out.
Career Monday: Read This Before You Get Stuck in a Mid-Career Rut
Your mid-career years can be an exciting time to learn and grow. You can make dramatic changes like changing jobs or starting a new business or make smaller adjustments in how you approach your current position and daily life.
Q&A: How do we know if our managers are performing well?
If a team is getting its work done, but the individuals on that team are not developing professionally, then the manager in charge of that team may not managing as well as they could be. Perhaps they aren’t coaching employees, clearly outlining expectations, or addressing under-performance when it arises. That’s worth bringing up with them when discussing their performance.
Affirmation: Effective Goal-Setting Techniques
When setting goals, you should take a moment to envision where you will be and what you will be doing in a month, six months, a year, five years, and ten years. A problem that many people have is that they set huge goals for five years from now. Although it is great to have lofty goals, if they are too ambitious you may feel easily intimidated or discouraged. For this reason, you need to set small goals all along the way so you can continue to motivate yourself and build momentum.
Career Mondays: I Take Charge of My Career
I take charge of my work and career potential. I am able to make job decisions that provide positive results. I know where I want to work and how I want to work. I am confident that the path in front of me leads to success in the workplace. I ensure that my work is […]
Affirmation: I express my appreciation.
Self-Reflection Questions:
1. What are the benefits of cultivating gratitude and appreciation?
2. When was the last time I wrote a thank you letter?
3. Why is it important to be specific when giving praise?
Career Mondays: The Secret to Pursuing Your Own Vision of Career Success
Having a rewarding career depends upon pursuing your own vision of professional success. Otherwise, you’re likely to spend your days trying to live up to the expectations of others or mindlessly drifting from one job to the next. Of course, success itself means different things to different people. For some, it’s a matter of earning […]
Q&A: Should We Interview an Employee Accused of Harassment Before Terminating Them?
If you were to skip the interview with him, while typically interviewing other employees who have been accused of harassment or misconduct, he could claim that your decision in his case was discriminatory. A consistent practice protects you against discrimination claims, and since you’ll often need to talk to accused employees to get a full picture of what happened, it’s best to consistently interview all employees accused of wrongdoing.