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Mike, Just want to echo that in banking we have very specific guidelines. For many financial institutions employees who choose to try to prevent a robbery are at risk of termination because it is too dangerous and just not worth it. I've included…
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Mike, It sounds like you've really hit a nerve here. There seems to be a theme about what, where and when we say what we say. One of the best pieces of advice I've gotten (and the one that is hardest for me to use well) is to never speak about so…
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Thanks for the clarification! The tricks are in the details. Jessica
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HR in Okla, I would like to add one other thing to the mix in this conversation. My understanding is that you cannot ask for a specific document without commiting "document abuse." Along those lines it is not appropriate to remind new employees…
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Hi Ethel, Congrats on posting your first post! Be careful, it is addictive (see the Haiku post in HR-de-har-har for solid evidence). I just wanted to jump in and say thanks for asking such a great question. It sounds like a whole bunch of us h…
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I would like to add my voice to the chorus here: For some supervisors it is very difficult to decide/admit that your efforts have gone unrewarded. That it is time to release an employee who is functioning below acceptable standards. Let's be hon…
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You cracked me up! Thanks Paul
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LFernandes, Of course, without standing in your shoes and fully understanding the organizational structure of your company and power dynamics at work it is going to be very difficult to give you a cut and dry answer. With that disclaimer, I think …
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Hi All, This is such an interesting conversation I had to throw my two cents in here at the end (middle?). I am constantly impressed by the efforts of folks on the forum to keep our eyes on the ball. As someone who identifies as "feminist" I am…
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Thanks HR in PA! I sent my fax number to your in box. Jessica
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I just want to take a second to add my name to the list of folks thanking you for asking this question. I am our HR Coordinator, but have very little experience (and two other titles too). So, the question of a two-year program at our local univer…
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We list the following in our Employee Manual of Personnel Policies and Procedures. It has been an effective policy for us because it shows our intent to consider internal applicants without tying our hands behind our backs. We often have employees…
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I will chime in here just to reinforce what you are hearing from everyone else. I think the letter is the most appropriate way to answer these questions. I try to avoid phoning back if I think the person can handle the wait. If I do call, I stick…
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Ray, I would be careful about "diversity" or "sensitivity" training and consider Margaret's second option. While my experience is limited, most folks I've talked to agree that focusing on how people come together in the workplace is often far more…
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[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 04-25-02 AT 09:39AM (CST)[/font][p]We include the At-Will clause in our annual performance evaluation as well as any interim documentation. By doing that, the standard is present without clobbering anyo…
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In Oregon, our Bureau of Labor and Industries Technical Assistance website provides copies of required posters (Federal & State of Oregon) that you can download and post for free. They also have a list of the labor departments of all 50 states …
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I just want to say thank you for qualifying your response with "SOME." While it can be important, and helpful, to acknowledge cultural differences, it is so important that we are careful in how we acknowledge those differences in an effort to avoid…
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We begin each job description with the following: We believe that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is des…
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We are a small credit union with 17 employees. I report to the CEO because HR has such a critical function in a small business. I am lucky to have a very active CEO, and CFO so our work is balanced by a variety of considerations. It would not mak…
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bikes, About 6 or 8 months ago we had a few casual bible study meetings occur between two employees in a room separate from our breakroom during their lunch hour. A couple of times their alternate space was not available and it did cause some fric…