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Working From Home as an Extrovert
An unexpected boost for a high-energy extrovert’s career
Scheduling collaborative meetings, forming workplace allies and
making time for in-person social gatherings can help extroverts
be their best selves while working remotely.
Pay Parity: Game Changer or Employer Problem?
What happens if a proposed new law forces employers to reveal everyone’s salaries?
New legislation may change how businesses, big and small, draft
job postings and how they report pay data to the state — and
their employees.
Don’t Let Conflict Wreck the Family Business
Family businesses do better than others — but only if companies plan for disagreements
Managing family business conflict isn’t just about harmony but survival. Disagreements ensure diverse perspectives, but if managed badly, they can take down a company and permanently rend relationships.
Effective Communication Drives Family Business Success
Avoid misunderstandings and build trust with these four steps
The No. 1 problem in family business is also the same problem every other organization faces: poor communication.
Where Have All Our Leaders Gone?
In a divided country, some local leaders are serving with integrity
Across the political spectrum, this is perhaps the only thing
that everyone can agree on: The nation lacks inspiring leaders.
While leadership appears to be lacking on the national stage,
quietly — away from the spotlight — local leaders can
inspire.
Dilemma of the Month: What should I do with an employee who won’t stop complaining?
A manager frustrated with an employee who frequently complains wonders if the problem lies with their management style, the team or the employee. Evil HR Lady offers perspective and potential solutions.
Be the Manager People Want to Work For
Use emotional intelligence to transform your leadership style
The ability to effectively understand and manage emotions is
essential to success in the modern workplace. Almost every
workplace encounters conflict that can leave employees feeling
stressed. How do you deal with it?
Dilemma of the Month: How Can I Share Managing Duties With a Manager Who’s Totally Different?
When a hybrid schedule creates an odd split with two people managing the entire staff half the time, one manager wonders how to deal with the difference in styles.
Dilemma of the Month: I Fire Bad Employees. Why Do I Have to Pay for Their Unemployment Benefits?
For an employer tired of paying for the unemployment benefits of “bad employees” they let go, Evil HR Lady prescribes getting to the root of the termination problem.
Dilemma of the Month: Do I Need to Pay Employees When the Power Goes Out?
When remote workers encounter power outages, can employers require verification? What’s a fair amount of time for employees to be on standby?