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December 29, 2015
Warren Bennis said, “Managers do things right but leaders do the right thing,” when comparing the work of managers and leaders in 1989. Bennis’ comparison illustrated leaders determine what to do and managers get it done. Today, doing the right thing is more about ethics. Ethics represent our judgment about right and wrong. Managers and leaders are role models for all employees. Employees are aware of how business decisions are made and what happens to those who violate standards. Managers and leaders are always “on” since social media has eliminated private time. The Ethics Research Center (ERC) illustrates the benefits […]
December 2, 2015
It is the time of year to thank your employees for their effort with holiday cheer. Before you pop open the champagne, review your social host liability coverage in your general liability policy. Social Host Liability expands the legal responsibility for the consumption of alcohol beyond the person who consumes it to those who furnish it. An intoxicated employee who injures someone is still liable and may share that liability with his or her employer who hosted the event. Limit your host liability by establishing limits upfront. Employers cannot rely on Worker’s Compensation coverage for a party injury. The Act […]
October 8, 2015
News of the deadly rampage killing ten people at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg Oregon joined the mass shooting headlines with the nine killed in a biker brawl and another nine killed in a church earlier this year. The statistics of mass shootings continue to climb with two more recorded by Mass Shooting Tracker as this article is written. Four more people were killed and five more were injured in these two incidents since the Oregon shooting. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) defines mass killing as four or more victims resulting in a lesser statistic. The FBI investigated 172 […]
September 6, 2015
The Department of Labor’s most recent data shows 59% of women of working age are in the workplace, comprising 47% of the workforce. The National Partnership for Women & Families found complaints of pregnancy discrimination have risen at a faster rate than that of women in the workforce. The most common charges are allegations of discharge based on pregnancy and disparate terms and conditions of employment based on pregnancy. These include suspensions pending receipt of medical releases, medical examinations that are not job-related or consistent with business necessity, and forced leave. A three-year study of Attitudes About Pregnant Employees shows […]