Maybe you noticed that an employee needs more time off lately or has seemed extra stressed or distracted. Perhaps they even told you they are having a tough time in their personal life and are divorcing their spouse. While...more
Q: We have a recently terminated employee who has been posting a lot of social media messages indicating she is going to reveal “secrets” about the company. She worked in an area that was highly confidential with employee...more
The Iowa Court of Appeals issued an opinion on May 12, 2021, regarding sanctions in a case that originally involved a dispute between an employer and an employee. This case has been the subject of several news stories lately...more
Sometimes the school teacher refrains, “everyone be quiet” or “back to your corners” can feel like an excellent tool for managing employees. However, there are some pitfalls to be aware of when you ask your employees to avoid...more
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Q: One of my employees is getting divorced and his spouse called asking for payroll and work schedule information. How do I respond?...more
A lot of people are available to tell you how to best utilize social media, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and other platforms to promote your brand, to promote yourself or even just the best way to share pictures of your cats. ...more