March 28, 2012
March 28, 2012
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Many employers turn a blind eye to employees who are suspected of abusing alcohol, even when it may interfere with work performance. Each employee situation is unique. The lack of clear legal guidelines adds difficulty and often results in managerial abstention. Alcoholism, or alcohol dependence is a disease. Its symptoms include craving; the inability to limit one’s drinking; physical dependence identified by withdrawal symptoms; and tolerance, requiring greater quantity to feel satiated. The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) defines a person with a disability as having a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more life […]
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February 24, 2012
February 24, 2012
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Most companies underestimate how difficult it is to give and receive feedback. Many believe it’s easy to give someone positive feedback. Even giving and receiving kudos is off-putting, unless the culture encourages it. Managers need to learn how to discuss performance with individuals directly. Expectations are rarely met without an ongoing exchange of information. Managers who complain to others about someone’s performance, rather than speaking directly to the person diminish trust and do not fulfill their managerial responsibility. Offering honest, direct feedback, especially constructive criticism is the highest form of respect a manager can provide. The intent of the feedback […]
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January 4, 2012
January 4, 2012
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The National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates 25% of automobile crashes are caused by cellphone usage distracting the driver. The New England Journal of Medicine published a study in 1997 that concluded the risk of using a cellphone while driving was similar to driving while intoxicated. Cellphone use while driving has been a criminal offense in Great Britain since 2003. Usage in Japan may result in imprisonment. Only a few states in our country have prohibited any hand-held cellphone usage while driving. However, the majority of the states, including Indiana have banned texting while driving. The U.S. Secretary of Transportation, […]
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December 3, 2011
December 3, 2011
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The recent news about Herman Cain and Penn State shocked the public. Yet these high profile cases don’t stand alone. Allegations of injustice, abuse and rape happen. In 2010, the Department of Justice collected $6.7 billion in fines, penalties and settlements. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission achieved its personal best in 2010, collecting more than $400 million. And the Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division collected more than $175 million. High profile cases demonstrate the debilitating impact of an allegation of discrimination or wrong-doing. The allegation itself is derailing. It pulls emotional, physical and financial resources away from the […]
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