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Q&A: Personal Leave of Absence
An employee requested an unpaid leave of absence to complete their last semester of college. Do we have to approve it? If we don’t but still want to, what should we consider before approving the employee’s request? A leave of absence for educational purposes isn’t covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with […]
Affirmation: Professional stress has no place in my life.
Jobs can be stressful, but I avoid allowing professional stress into my life. When stress comes my way at work, I just let it roll right off of me, like water off a duck’s back. I avoid getting bogged down by stressful situations. I enjoy my job and the kind of work that I do. […]
Career Monday: Dealing Effectively with Criticism at Work
Criticism at work can stimulate professional and personal growth if you know how to deal with it effectively. Here are some guidelines for adopting a positive mindset and responding to feedback from supervisors and colleagues. Taking a Positive View of Criticism 1. Stay relaxed. If you try to appear calm and confident, you’re more likely […]
Q&A: Who should be responsible for delivering a disciplinary action in response to performance or attendance issues?
In general, disciplinary actions should be delivered by the employee’s manager. It’s the manager’s job to define what success looks like in the role, set performance and attendance expectations, monitor the employee’s work, offer guidance, coaching, and feedback, and administer discipline when needed. Employees also tend to respond better when the person disciplining them is […]
Affirmation: I am planting the seeds to a successful career and a stress-free life.
I am planting the seeds to a successful career and a stress-free life by having a clear picture of where I am going and how I plan to get there. I am aware of the fact that plans change along the way and that growing and developing my inner self may well lead to a […]
Career Monday: How to Command Respect from Others
In today’s society, respect is often seen as an afterthought. With millions of college educated professionals treating the cast of “The Bad Girls’ Club” and “Jersey Shore” as their role models, respect is often taken for granted or ignored as an important part of the way we live. However, you can earn respect from the […]
Q&A: Who Should Have Access to Employee Files?
Whoever does HR in your organization will obviously need access since they’re responsible for updating employee information and making sure everything is compliant with employment laws. Many states also grant employees the right to view their own personnel files. Other roles in your organization may need access from time to time, but that access should […]
Q&A: Can We Have a Mandatory Retirement Age?
With a few exceptions, no, you can’t have a mandatory retirement age. Forcing an employee age 40 or older to retire at a certain age would likely violate the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. You could, however, offer voluntary retirement plans or various post-retirement benefits for employees over a certain age as long as these […]
Q&A: Do I need to do anything when employees come to me to vent?
It depends on what they’re venting about. If they’re complaining about conduct that might be illegal, such as harassment or threats of violence, you’ll need to investigate. This is true even if the employee asks you not to take action. If the situation doesn’t pertain to potentially unlawful conduct, it can be helpful to ask […]
Career Monday: 14 Ways To Find Your Way Back From Burnout
Preventing burnout protects your overall health and your career. However, if the way you work changed radically over the past year, your old defenses may not be enough. How do you know if you’re burned out? Some of the most common signs include depression, irritability, and lack of motivation. You feel tired and unable to […]