Every workplace experiences conflict. Whether it’s a tiff over whose turn it is to unload the dishwasher or deep disagreement over an impending merger, in today’s unpredictable business world, conflict is the one constant. Conflict in general isn’t necessarily a…
Lieu Time. To many employers, it sounds like the perfect alternative to paying overtime. Employees get the flexibility they’re looking for, and the company has an alternative to the requirement to pay them extra when they work longer than 8…
Engaged HR is pleased to welcome guest blogger and DisruptHR speaker Silke Pleus. She is a highly adaptable Senior Human Resources & Business Leader with proven skills in translating an organization’s vision and desired culture into effective HR strategies. Silke's blog…
Have you been here before? You have an employee who just isn’t performing and everyone is walking on eggshells around them? We all want to develop employees who are engaged and perform well on the job, and to achieve this,…
More and more workplaces are embracing flexible work arrangements to enable their employees to better balance work and life, and to address ever-shifting business demands. Providing that kind of flexibility can be a big tick in the plus column for…
Overtime. It’s a word that is synonymous with “headache” for many people managers and screams “over budget” to business owners. Administering overtime can be confusing, can be a big time drain, and it’s often handled inconsistently or informally, leading to…
You don’t have to go far to find an Inc.com or Forbes.com business article that extolls the benefits of reading to improve your leadership, communication or management skills. You also don’t have to go far to find articles that say…
It is no secret that prospective employees are checking you out online before they apply for your openings. They are looking at your website and your online presence through social media to see if you are the kind of workplace…
Has this happened to you? You hire a new employee and they are doing great! They are eager, competent and picking up on the work really quickly. You like working with them and things seem to be going great! Then,…
Poor performance and poor attitude comes at a cost to managers and organizations– they cost money, time, turnover, morale and energy. Underperformance may be intentional; for example, a disengaged, disgruntled employee may engage in unproductive or disruptive behaviour, or may…