Month: June 2019

There’s been a lot of focus in recent years on employee engagement, and with good reason. Employee engagement is the level which employees feel passionate about their jobs, are committed to their employer, and are willing to put discretionary level effort – more than what is required – into their…

With the discussion of immigration, refugees, and “illegals” on the increase lately, it’s an important time to make sure your business is prepared for an inspection. ICE raids are a real concern, especially for the border states in our region: California, Arizona and New Mexico. If a raid or a…

Any person who has been through the task of terminating the employment of another person will tell you – it’s HARD. Well, I should qualify that. It SHOULD be hard. If you’re in a position that puts you in charge of someone else’s livelihood, and you don’t take that responsibility…

You received a letter or email that a claim has been filed against your business by an employee or a former employee – what now? Don’t panic! Whether this is from the EEOC, DOL, OSHA, the NLRB or some other agency – you will have time and specific instructions to…

At a certain point, every business owner will have to interview potential staff. We all begin as novices at this task and will inevitably make mistakes. An interview is not only the candidate’s opportunity to make a first impression on you but is also the first impression that your business…

When asked their opinion about employee evaluations, many leaders will first cringe and second say they don’t find them useful. This has led to many companies adopting a new philosophy regarding performance evaluations; ditching the old formal review for mini feedback sessions or real-time performance conversations. I don’t recommend this…