10 Behaviors of Emotionally Healthy People (at Work)

I often make observations in the workplace that a typical HR professional might not see. This article discusses employee emotional health. Some employees are just natuarally more healthy than others. Read on to find out how they approach their work. Read More

Setting Boundaries with Difficult or Self-centered People

Difficult conversations - mother and daughter

Most of us don’t like to confront others about their behavior. We don’t want to upset people, especially difficult folks. We know there’s going to be push back. But should we tolerate unwanted mean or disrespectful comments? Good self-care generally requires that we speak up. Read on to learn more. Read More

HR Pros – Helping Supervisors Handle Manipulative Employees

Don’t let clever employees manipulate your supervisors. unmotivated, manipulative employees, pose a significant challenge to unskilled or inexperienced supervisors. Their manipulations work, lead to supervisor burnout and dissatisfaction. Read more to learn real techniques to prevent this employee relations burden! Read More

HR Pros – Don’t Miss These 10 Opportunities to Build Positive Culture

If you miss these opportunities to build a strong connection between you and your employees, you may not get a second chance. Read on to learn all the ways to meet their needs and promote a long term relationship that protects you from poaching. Read More

HR Pros – Flawed Leaders, Sexual Harassment, and Real Prevention

If your harassment prevention program is about sitting employees in front of a video, you’ve failed. Passive programs do not prevent or address workplace harassment. Read futher about a strategic approach much more likely to address the issue in your workplace! Read More

HR Pros – Retain Workplace Bullies at Your Own Risk!

Ignoring abusive employees doesn’t pay. I am amazed that while abuse and intimidation goes on under their noses, senior leadership has no idea. Even when one or two employees speak up leadership is vulnerable to arguments that the complainers are fussy, picky, or over-emotional . . . Read More