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Category: Management/supervision

The Politics of Manipulation: Employee “Fan” Turns on You
Bullying, Coaching, Management/supervision, Office politics, Personal growth, Uncategorized

The Politics of Manipulation: Employee “Fan” Turns on You

Unsuspecting supervisor falls into the drama triangle; employee exacts revenge. Continue reading The Politics of Manipulation: Employee “Fan” Turns on You

Zero-tolerance: Can You Afford It?
Business, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management, Management/supervision

Zero-tolerance: Can You Afford It?

Question: We had to lay off most of our mid-level managers, including our HR manager, to survive COVID. Before she … Continue reading Zero-tolerance: Can You Afford It?

The Job Applicant Scammed You: You Let It Happen
Business, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Management/supervision

The Job Applicant Scammed You: You Let It Happen

Question: We recently hired a manager who turned out to be a disaster. He fooled all three of us when … Continue reading The Job Applicant Scammed You: You Let It Happen

Suspect Our Employee of Lying to Get Extra Time Off; Can We Fire Him Without Proof?
COVID-19, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management, Management/supervision

Suspect Our Employee of Lying to Get Extra Time Off; Can We Fire Him Without Proof?

Question: Two days ago, our employee called us and told us his live-in girlfriend showed COVID-19 symptoms and he needed … Continue reading Suspect Our Employee of Lying to Get Extra Time Off; Can We Fire Him Without Proof?

Don’t write a positive reference for a problem employee; instead…
Business, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Management/supervision

Don’t write a positive reference for a problem employee; instead…

Question: After an investigation, we fired one of our employees for threatening and stalking two co-workers. He now demands a … Continue reading Don’t write a positive reference for a problem employee; instead…

Employees Stage a Thanksgiving Rebellion
COVID-19, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Leadership, Legal aspects of management, Management/supervision

Employees Stage a Thanksgiving Rebellion

Question: What I overheard I overheard a breakroom conversation last week and learned several employees were planning to get together … Continue reading Employees Stage a Thanksgiving Rebellion

Sticking My Neck Out & Asking You To Say What You Want In This Book
Business, Dr. Lynne Curry, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Leadership, Management/supervision, Professional growth

Sticking My Neck Out & Asking You To Say What You Want In This Book

Employees who lack accountability wait for others to handle problems. They blame, complain, finger-point, and lament. Employees lacking accountability drop … Continue reading Sticking My Neck Out & Asking You To Say What You Want In This Book

Suspected Drug Addiction in a Top Producer
Business, Drug & alcohol additction, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management, Management/supervision

Suspected Drug Addiction in a Top Producer

Question: Although I’m a human resources director, I’m not a company owner or principal and am lower in status than … Continue reading Suspected Drug Addiction in a Top Producer

Getting the Truth From Job Applicants
Business, Career, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Management/supervision

Getting the Truth From Job Applicants

Question: Every job applicant I’ve interviewed in the last ten days claims to be a “team player” and “motivated by … Continue reading Getting the Truth From Job Applicants

Dueling Managers Clash; Everyone Else Is Caught in the Cross-fire
Business, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Leadership, Management/supervision, Office politics, Professional growth

Dueling Managers Clash; Everyone Else Is Caught in the Cross-fire

Question: As Chief Operating Officer for our company, I oversee five managers. They’ll all talented and hardworking. Two, however, don’t … Continue reading Dueling Managers Clash; Everyone Else Is Caught in the Cross-fire

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