by Gordon Marzano | Jan 26, 2023 | Employee Handbook, Employee Relations, NLRA
In working with businesses, I find that many feel they have no recourse in dealing with problem employees that do things on their own time, outside of work, in which the company finds to be offensive and counter to their policies and culture. Granted, there are some...
by Gordon Marzano | Sep 27, 2022 | Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, Performance Management
Photo by Ben White on Unsplash The below is an excerpt from Dear Abby which I recently read in my local paper. Co-worker’s abuse of sick leave has come to a head Dear Abby: My co-worker takes advantage of our employer’s generous sick leave policy and calls in sick...
by Gordon Marzano | Oct 20, 2021 | Dress and grooming, Employee Relations
Employee odors, whether natural or artificial, are a common and complex workplace problem. Telling an employee that their scent is not acceptable in the workplace can be a difficult conversation for both the employee and the company. It is recommended that you...
by Gordon Marzano | Jun 17, 2020 | CARES Act, COVID-19, Employee Relations
Now that COVID-19 restrictions are beginning to be lifted for businesses here in New Jersey, many employers who had to lay off or furlough workers will be looking to bring them back as operations ramp up. A challenge being faced by businesses is the reluctance of...
by Gordon Marzano | Feb 6, 2020 | Employee Relations
The Federal government is close to enacting a law to greatly limit the use of credit reporting when conducting background checks. I would recommend that you read an article published on the SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) website to understand the...
by Gordon Marzano | Dec 31, 2019 | Employee Relations
Working in an office environment means irritating coworkers are sure to be present. These employees many times pose challenges, making it difficult to remain focused on your work . Distractions are commonplace in the workplace and we can all relate. There’s...