How to Address the Causes and Costs of a Consistently Tardy Employee

How to Address the Causes and Costs of a Consistently Tardy Employee

If you have ever had an employee arrive late for work, you are certainly not alone. While there is a multitude of reasons why someone might experience an unforeseen delay, the professional expectation is that it does not become habitual. So what do you do when absenteeism becomes a frequent issue with one of your employees?

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5 Common FMLA Challenges and 8 Suggestions for Solutions

5 Common FMLA Challenges and 8 Suggestions for Solutions

In the last decade, organizations report increasing difficulties in certain facets of FMLA administration (DOL). 2015’s ERC FMLA Practices Survey reports only 15% of local organizations are “very satisfied” with their FMLA administration efforts. Read on to learn which 5 challenges Northeast Ohio employers are citing most frequently, and what solutions you can implement in your own organization to resolve these challenges.

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Disengaged Employees: What are the Warning Signs and Solutions?

Disengaged Employees: What are the Warning Signs and Solutions? signs of employee disengagement characteristics of disengaged employees

Employee commitment is a topic that has received a considerable amount of attention over the past several years, being described as a satisfaction with one’s job, an identification with the values of his or her organization, and a desire to “go that extra mile” to help one’s coworkers achieve their goals.

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Create Professional Illustrations with Ease using SmartArt Graphics

Create Professional Looking Illustrations with Ease using SmartArt Graphics!

A SmartArt graphic is a visual representation of your information that you can quickly and easily create, choosing from among many different layouts, to effectively communicate your message or ideas. With SmartArt graphics and other features such as themes, you can create designer-quality illustrations with only a few clicks of your mouse. It is much faster to use a SmartArt graphic then to try and use the Drawing tools in Microsoft Office.

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Is It Possible to Have a Great Termination Experience?

Is It Possible to Have a Great Termination Experience?

When you create a great place to work, you also need to create a great termination experience. You may think that sounds weird—”Why would I focus my energies on the termination experience?” If you create a truly great work environment then take the time to focus on this important area as well.

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The Kim Davis Story: When Religion Clashes with Job Requirements

The Kim Davis Story: When Religion Clashes with Job Requirements

As the situation continues to evolve regarding Kim Davis, the Rowan, Kentucky, County Clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, it’s a good reminder for employers in the private sector to be aware of the laws and guidelines that apply to them in regards to making religious accommodations in the workplace.

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Use Outlook Quick Steps to Perform Multiple Actions in One Click

Take Advantage of Outlook Quick Steps to Perform Multiple Actions in One Click

Managing and staying on top of your email is important to everyone. With Quick Steps (a feature in Microsoft Outlook 2010 and 2013) you can apply multiple actions at the same time to email messages. This helps you quickly manage your mailbox. For example, if you frequently move messages to a specific folder, you can use a Quick Step to move the message in one click. Or, if you forward messages to your manager or peers, a one-click Quick Step can simplify the task. 

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