Archive for June, 2008
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 [...]
Posted in C-Suite, Danger Zone: Violence, Federal Legislation, Handbook Policies, In the Courts, Leadership Communications, State Legislation, Supervisor's Corner, The Word In-Depth by: John Phillips
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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 [...]
Posted in Handbook Policies, Tip of the Week by: John Phillips
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June 28, 2008 at 7:01 am by: John Phillips
Posted in HR News by: John Phillips
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June 28, 2008 at 6:14 am by: John Phillips
Here’s the Corporate BS for June 22-28:
Posted in HR Humor by: John Phillips
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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 [...]
Posted in Danger Zone: Discrimination, Danger Zone: Firing, Danger Zone: Sexual Harassment, In the Courts, Supervisor's Corner by: John Phillips
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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.
Posted in HR Song of the Week by: John Phillips
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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.”
Posted in Danger Zone: Violence, Handbook Policies, Leadership Communications, Supervisor's Corner by: John Phillips
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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 [...]
Posted in C-Suite, Leadership Communications, R-E-S-P-E-C-T, Talent Management by: John Phillips
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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.
Posted in HR Humor, YouTube by: John Phillips
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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.
Posted in C-Suite, Diversity, Leadership Communications, Talent Management by: John Phillips
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