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Performance Reviews Shouldn’t Feel Like a Surprise Party (Without the Cake)
Let’s get something straight: If your employees are shocked during their performance review, you’re doing it wrong. A review shouldn’t feel like a surprise party (and if it does? Bring cake. And maybe balloons.) Here’s the reality: We are transitioning in how...
Ask the HR Expert: Can I Discipline an Employee for a Negative Attitude?
Supervisors often struggle with this question: “Can I discipline someone for having a bad attitude?” The answer is: Yes, if you handle it correctly. “Attitude” itself is subjective. To avoid legal and morale issues, focus on specific, observable behaviors that...
Ask the HR Expert: Can I Offer Bonuses Instead of Raises?
We often hear from employers looking for flexible ways to reward employees without committing to long-term payroll increases: “Can I offer bonuses instead of raises?” Technically, yes—but it’s worth stepping back and asking whether the bonus actually supports your...
Let’s Talk About Workplace Romance (and Maybe Coldplay Too)
By now, we’ve all seen the headlines (and yes, the memes), and I had to jump in. A CEO and their HR leader were caught snuggling at a Coldplay concert, and HR professionals everywhere collectively gasped. This is HR 101 stuff, people! So let’s talk about it: When is...
Ask the Expert: Can I Say No to an Employee’s Time Off Request?
This question comes up a lot, especially during busy seasons or when teams are stretched thin: “Can I deny an employee’s PTO request?” Here’s the short answer: When it comes to vacation or general paid time off, you can. But when it comes to sick leave in Washington...
The Secret to Success: 6 Good Management Techniques That Actually Work
When it comes to building a high-performing team, it’s not about micromanaging or pushing for productivity at all costs. Effective management is about fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and clear communication — and making sure your people feel seen, heard,...
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The 7 Deadly HR Sins (and Yes, They Can Sink Your Business)
You may have heard of the classic Seven Deadly Sins—lust, greed, envy, sloth… you know, the usual suspects. But in HR, we have our own set, and trust me, they’re just as dangerous. Only instead of eternal damnation, they come with lawsuits, turnover, and the...
Your Employee Handbook: The Office’s Most Ignored, Yet Most Important, Document
Ah, the employee handbook. The one document that took hours to create, is referenced in every HR conversation, and… let’s be honest… is probably holding up a monitor in someone’s cubicle right now. But here’s the thing—your handbook isn’t just a dusty stack of rules...
This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things: HR Edition (Yep, Even When You’re Trying to Be Nice)
You tried to help. You thought you were doing the right thing. You offered flexibility. You gave someone a second (or third) chance. And yet? Boom. You’re facing a complaint, a lawsuit threat, or a good old-fashioned employee meltdown. Welcome to HR: where sometimes,...
Why You Need a Super Robust Onboarding Program (No, Really—It’s That Important)
Hiring great talent is like finding a unicorn. Sometimes you are even looking for a pink unicorn. And when you hire your dream candidate, dont ruin it in the onboarding process. That’s the real magic trick. If you think onboarding is just handing someone a laptop and...
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