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Should I Downsize?
Before planning a RIF, employers should consider some of the many cost-saving alternatives. Some alternatives to downsizing include: 1. Reducing...
What is Workplace Bullying?
Workplace bullying often involves the abuse of power. The 2007 Zogby International survey concluded that 72% of workplace bullies are “bosses"”...
Conducting a Harassment Investigation
In 2003, the New Hampshire Supreme Court decided a case in which a female employee of the MPB Corporation sued for sexual harassment and retaliation...
The Law Dresses Itself for Employer Needs
There is no federal law governing employee dress codes. Private employers may set whatever dress guidelines they wish, as long as they do not...
Make Job Expectations Known
Employees become extremely frustrated when they are unsure of what is expected of them in the workplace. There are, however, several steps you can...
Do My Performance Appraisals Capture Key Performance Criteria?
Performance appraisals are used to increase employee motivation, improve business efficiency, reward effective job performance, clarify and define...