After terminating someone, many managers clam up. They refuse to share information out of fear of legal or other consequences. Although discretion is important, shutting down communication can cause other employees to worry needlessly. They may speculate that you acted arbitrarily and may even conclude that their own jobs are in jeopardy. To strike the right balance between … [Read more...]
Your Worst Employee Could Become an Even Bigger Headache
This is a guest post by Amy Beth Miller, business writer. When an employee breaks a rule or fails to follow your direction, you take what you think is the right action by disciplining or dismissing the person. You’d like to think that will be the end of your problems with the employee, but it could be only the beginning. If you mishandle the situation, the employee could … [Read more...]