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Archive for June, 2008

Bearing Arms in the Workplace

June 30, 2008 at 3:08 am by: John Phillips

In District of Columbia v. Heller, the U.S. Supreme Court was presented with the question of whether the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects only the right to possess and carry a firearm in connection with military service or protects an individual’s right to possess and carry a firearm for his/her own lawful purposes, such as [...]

Handbook Review–Tip of the Week

June 30, 2008 at 2:59 am by: John Phillips

Have you reviewed your handbook lately?  If not, you need to.
When you review it, do so in three ways.  First, write down all the policies you think should be included.  Then compare that list with the policies actually in your handbook.  Then decide whether changes should be made.  Second, review the handbook to make sure it’s [...]

Other Blogs

June 28, 2008 at 7:01 am by: John Phillips

Check ‘em out.

Corporate BS

June 28, 2008 at 6:14 am by: John Phillips

Here’s the Corporate BS for June 22-28:

Coffee, Tea or Me

June 27, 2008 at 7:06 am by: John Phillips

Sexual harassment continues to be a bane in many workplaces.  Everyone knows it’s unlawful, but everyone still doesn’t know what it means.  If you’re a manager and you approach this subject by trying to see how close you can get to the line without going over it, that’s a clear sign you shouldn’t be in management.
At the same [...]

Maggie’s Farm–HR Song of the Week

June 27, 2008 at 6:29 am by: John Phillips

Bob Dylan’s song is an indictment of rural landlords, but much of what Dylan sings about rings true for other workplaces as well.  Check out a young Dylan singing this work song, which was one of the first he played with an electric guitar.

Death at Work

June 26, 2008 at 10:51 am by: John Phillips

It’s happened again.  A Kentucky workplace is the site of the latest incident of violence.  Before killing himself, an enraged employee killed his supervisor and four co-workers within a matter of minutes.  As the plant manager said, it was the “worst day of my life.”

CEOs Solve Economy’s Woes

June 26, 2008 at 7:14 am by: John Phillips

For most of us, the economy’s woes are so complicated and vexing that we don’t know where to begin.  We’re just trying to hang on, hoping the housing market will recover, gas prices will decline, and recent Midwest floods won’t cause food prices to spike.  Meanwhile, the CEOs of the companies in the Standard & Poor’s 500 index [...]

Interviewing for Management Position

June 26, 2008 at 6:22 am by: John Phillips

Interviewing for a management job can be stressful.  Some interviewers have been known to throw a curve ball to see how the candidate reacts.  Some have been known to be unduly rude, funny, weird or serious just to see how the poor interviewee responds.  Then, there’s the Monty Python interview.

Diverse Celtic Pride

June 25, 2008 at 6:28 am by: John Phillips

The Boston Celtics won their record 17th National Basketball Association Championship.  It took this storied franchise 22 years to add number 17 to its remarkable list of championships.  Celtic pride has finally returned to Boston, but Celtic pride is complicated.  In a thoughtful piece, Jason Whitlock provides perspective.  He also provides food for thought about diversity in any workplace.