We have a small business with only four employees. We need our employees to be on time because our clients come to us. If our staff doesn’t arrive at the designated time, we often have clients waiting for them out in the parking lot. We introduced a vacation
You know not to tolerate an employee who uses a racial epithet or makes a sexual advance toward a co-worker. You’d involve HR, and use progressive discipline, upt to and including termination. It’s not acceptable. But what do you do when a client who crosses the line? This
The Prince of Wales officially announced the marriage of his son Prince Harry, to Meghan Markle. The wedding will take place in the spring of 2018. While I love a good royal wedding as much as the next Anglophile, this wedding brings unique tax consequences. Meghan Markle is
Two different friends sent me this video yesterday. It’s all about Millennial stereotypes–and Gen X (maybe really young baby boomer, but I’ll say he’s an older Gen X) stereotypes. I found it hilarious. A Millennial job interview from @TheDanielBrea on Vimeo. Not everyone did. Some people thought it was stereotyping at its worst.
WIn job interviews, hiring managers often promise the world and then when you start working, they pull it back. This happened to a reader of mine. During the job interview, the hiring manager said: “You should know that during busy periods, you will work more, and when things calm down,
Come join me over at my new Evil HR Lady Facebook Community Page! It’s a group so you can post things and discuss things a lot more easily. I’ll be phasing out my old Facebook page, so make the switch or join anew. Everyone is invited, as long
Pennsylvania State Judy Schwank (D-Berks) introduced a bill that would prohibit non-disclosure clauses on sexual harassment settlements. If her bill becomes law, settlements that restrict “the disclosure of the name of any person suspected of sexual misconduct,” would become illegal. Her goal is to stop predators and those who protect them.
“You don’t have a positive attitude!” or “You’re not a team player!” or “It was just a joke. Everyone jokes.” Look, I’m a fan of positive attitudes, teamwork, and jokes, but when it comes to race in the workplace, foul language and treating people poorly because of their skin
I had the opportunity to be interviewed by Chris Rainey on the HR Leaders Podcast–and Youtube Channel. You can watch it below or listen to it on Apple Podcasts by clicking here. Give it a listen and tell me what you think.
Have you received a holiday present, only to find out that the cost was deducted from your paycheck? Or, been given a framed picture of the boss? What’s the worst present you’ve gotten from your boss or co-worker over the year? Or have you been pressured into giving
