Archive for November, 2009

96. Can we terminate an employee for egregious behavior at a company party? (2)

November 29th

Unfortunately for her, the answer is that employees may be terminated for one-time indiscretions that occur off company prem-ises. First, remember that sexual harassment may exist when workers are exposed to unwanted and offensive behavior of a sexual nature or with sexual overtones. This employee’s behavior may be considered serious enough to cross the threshold [...]

96. Can we terminate an employee for egregious behavior at a company party? (1)

November 26th

Absolutely! Company-sponsored functions are an extension of the company itself. Employees are responsible for holding themselves accountable for all aspects of their conduct and behavior as if they were back in the office. Unfortunately, many employees forget their manners at company picnics and holiday parties by overdrinking or otherwise making fools of themselves. They then [...]

95. How do I handle job abandonment?

November 23rd

Job abandonment occurs whenever an employee simply disappears from work without gaining advanced permission. Put simply, the person goes AWOL (i.e., ‘‘absent without leave’’), and you’re left wondering what to do. Can you terminate the person outright? Doyou have to give written notice and time for the employee to respond?
Understand that there is no law [...]

72. How do I maximize exit interviews? (1)

November 20th

You’re not required to conduct exit interviews, but polling your departing employees can reveal very useful information regarding
their reasons for leaving your company and pursuing opportunities
elsewhere. How do you make exit interviews confidential and effective? Most departing workers won’t look to bash their boss on their way out the door. Even if they were dissatisfied, [...]

94. If an employee gives two weeks’ notice of resignation, are we permitted to let the employee go that same day? (2)

November 17th

If you ask employees to leave that day, however, then you set the final date of termination. Technically speaking, you become the ‘‘moving party,’’ and you’ll have changed their resignation to a termination. What does that mean? First, from an unemployment insurance standpoint, the employee may be eligible for unemployment. If the company is the [...]

94. If an employee gives two weeks’ notice of resignation, are we permitted to let the employee go that same day? (1)

November 14th

Most resignations are fairly straightforward: Employees give you written notice of their intentions to leave the company, and two weeks later they’re gone. However, many companies with salespeople ask account executives to leave the same day that they give notice. The logic there is that salespeople who are leaving to join the competition may bring [...]

LESSON 12

November 11th

Exercises: Go back to the people you chose see pegs for or find new ones, give them a name (first only), turn the name into a picture and put that picture on their see peg.
Get a magazine, find people - pick a see peg, give them a name - turn the name into a picture [...]

93. Should letters of termination be specific or generic? (1)

November 8th

It’s up to you. Some companies don’t provide any written information
to employees upon their termination for fear that the documentation
may be used against the organization. They simply provide employees with final checks and COBRA paperwork. Other companies provide a very basic written statement declaring, ‘‘Today will be your last day of employment with the company.’’ [...]

92. How long do I have to terminate an employee after a final incident occurs that violates prior warnings? (2)

November 5th

In addition, you may plan to terminate an individual on a Tuesday morning, and that person may call in sick that day. In such cases, keep the employee on the payroll until she returns to work. The day she arrives should be the ultimate termination date.
Finally, understand that not all companies are able to cut [...]

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November 5th

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