When it comes to the bigger picture of your job, the important question in today’s work environment is simple: are you engaged? Whether you are an owner, manager or beginning worker, your answer matters, and it could mean your job. … Continue reading
Racial Name Calling Is Never Okay
News flash: The “N” word is not okay by Steve M. Cohen, Ed.D., CMC The fact that the “N” word is inappropriate and offensive should not be news to anyone. I had a client call me with an allegation that … Continue reading
Handling the Office “Sniper” Part Two
How do you stop the staff member who is rude and undermining? by Steve M. Cohen, Ed.D., CMC The office sniper is a staff person who “attacks from the weeds.” Snipers stay in hiding. They criticize the manager in a … Continue reading
Handling the Office “Sniper” Part One…
Need to handle the staff person who is sneaky and hurtful? by Steve M. Cohen, Ed.D., CMC in Worked Up At Work The office sniper is a staff person who “attacks from the weeds.” Snipers stay in hiding. They criticize … Continue reading
Diffusing Personnel Bombs
by Steve M. Cohen, Ed.D. The importance of exit interviews An exit interview is a radar screen for detecting personnel problems and an employee that leaves without one is like a bomb just waiting to be dropped. Studies have shown … Continue reading
Check Up On Reference Checks
What will you say to the future boss of your past employee? Published on February 13, 2011 by Steve M. Cohen, Ed.D., CMC There are lots of prohibitions in the law about what can and can’t be asked during an … Continue reading