Forward HR
with Diane Hamilton and Nilesh Patel
February 2013
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02/25/13Three tips to calm Chicken LittleI’ve worked with a number of Chicken Littles over the years. You know them – employees who become almost hysterical in their reaction to feedback or their belief that organizational or team disaster is imminent. These people are often unreasonably afraid. Worse yet, they often try to incite fear in those around them. So what can a leader do to calm Chicken Little? |
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02/18/13Work is a battlefield when small business owners romance an employeeValentine’s Day always brings up the question of whether office romances should be banned. While a flat-out ban is not a necessity, employers need to worry when a supervisor gets involved with a direct report. If the employee feels mistreated, a sexual harassment complaint and lawsuit are just waiting to happen. The possibility of legal trouble is even more likely in a small business, when an owner gets involved with an employee. |