Attracting qualified job applicants is only half the battle in securing top-notch employees. You also need to recognize the traits that differentiate average

Over time, employee records can begin to accumulate and take up precious space. At which point you may be tempted to throw some of them out.

When employee performance slips or policy violations occur, especially with remote workers where oversight might be different, navigating the appropriate response

As Americans, we have a right to free speech. But does that protection apply to the workplace?  Many people wrongly assume the First Amendment to the U.S.

Workplace priorities and practices are changing — and employee manuals need to reflect those shifts. Up-to-date, attorney-approved company policies help put you

Not many managers enjoy the prospect of calling an employee into a disciplinary meeting. But if you look at it as an opportunity to provide goal-focused feedback,

Is there a clear legal boundary between an employee’s work activity, and their conduct outside the workplace? Not necessarily, which means an employer’s right to

Did you know that all states except Montana are ‘at will’ states? This means employers can terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without

It’s 40 minutes into an employee’s shift and he’s nowhere to be found. Worse yet, you haven’t heard from him about coming in late or having a problem

Firing employees is never an easy or comfortable undertaking for managers. It requires careful thought and actions to avoid complications and the risk of

When terminating employees, you know you can’t fire someone for discriminatory reasons, such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability and genetic

Disciplining or terminating problematic employees is never easy, but it’s an inevitable part of running a business. And when you’re faced with these challenging