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Workplace Character Test
Suppose you make a casual comment that damages your co-worker's reputation with a third party. When your co-worker calls you on it, she does so in an attacking manner. Do you get defensive and try to explain away what you said? Do you get angry with her despite the fact your actions triggered her explosion? Or do you admit you blew it and genuinely apologize? Full article >>
Fired For Voicing My Concerns
Is there any protection against those who complain to their boss about operational and safety hazards and then get fired? Read on!! Full article >>
Stop Micromanaging & Learn To Trust Your Employees
Attention all hovercraft supervisors -- are you smothering your employees with unnecessary guidance? Does forward progress come to a dead halt when you travel because your employees hesitate to make final decisions in your absence? Have you overheard employees muttering "micromanager" when you pass them in the hallways? If so, consider four facts. Full article >>
Pointing A Finger...
It's not me, it's you... sound familiar? Full article >>
The Books Won't Lie
Have you ever wondered if fraudulent activity was happening within your company? Full article >>
Office "Star" Makes Demands
Have a star employe that is also demanding? Read on to learn how Dr. Curry would handle this type of employee... Full article >>
Facebook Oops & Last Minute Man
Be careful what you post on Facebook!! Full article >>
He Said/She Said...How To Find the Truth
Read on to find out how Dr. Curry gets to the bottom of a he said/she said case! Full article >>
The Grass Isn’t Always Greener
Chances are you've met the man (or woman) who keeps his job options wide open. Even after he lands a great job, he keeps his resume on monster.com, scans the classifieds with his Sunday coffee and attends as many trade conferences as he can to network. Whenever he meets a manager who might hire him he suggests lunch just to "explore the opportunities." Like the person who avoids commitment in personal relationships, this employee continuously seeks a more appealing job.... Full article >>
Waitress Socks A Man and Puts Employer At Risk
Employees' actions can put the employer at risk! Full article >>
Family First: Priorities In the Workplace
Placing family first in the workplace is not always easy-it requires balance and flexibility from the employer and the employee...read on! Full article >>
The Office Gatekeeper-A Target for Bullies
Some responsibilities in the office are thankless...especially when it means keeping tabs on timecards. Full article >>
2012 Employee Job Satisfaction & Engagement Report Update
The Society for Human Resource Management has published its annual 2012 Employee Job Satisfaction and Engagement research report. Focusing on the top 10 identified Very Important Aspects of Employee Job Satisfaction, let me summarize the 87 pages for you: Full article >>
Caught In the Act
Today, Dr. Curry releases an article directed toward employers that have an office “vigilante” on their hands. Full article >>
Twilight Ethics
According to many, we live in an era of twilight ethics... Full article >>
Quit Or You're Fired
This employee's new owner drops the "You're out" bomb on him... What are his options now? Read on... Full article >>
Fire At Will
“At will” employment in Alaska means different things to different people. Often it is misunderstood and too often misapplied. Full article >>
Disability...Or Not?
Is depression considered a disability? Read on... Full article >>
Sleep Deprivation
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, more than 750 people die and 20,000 more are injured each year due directly to fatigued commercial vehicle drivers. Drowsiness slows reaction time as much as driving drunk. Full article >>
Lies: Cover Your Tracks or Come Clean?
Dr. Curry releases an article directed toward an employee that lied to cover up a missed deadline...read on to find out how Dr. Curry responds!! Full article >>
It's Not In My Job Description
Dr. Curry sheds light on several reasons why this employee may not be a team player—it’s not always what you think! Full article >>
Tweet Sets Off Social Media Tsunami
The newest method to complain about sexual harassment... tweeting? Read on! Full article >>
Work Hurting Your Marriage? Think Part-Time
Are your long work hours hurting your marriage? Are you thinking about working part-time? Dr. Curry has some great advice on how to approach your boss... read on! Full article >>
Work Problem or Personal Problem?
Lynne responds to a client that wants to approach an employee that has an eating disorder, but doesn't know if she's allowed. Read on! Full article >>
Mentor in Progress
Mentoring is not easy...Dr. Curry helps a client with a Mentor Makeover Full article >>
You Owe It To Yourself To Blow The Whistle
For years and increasing numbers, many have stayed silent. As a country, we've numbed ourselves to company leaders who squeeze employee paychecks to secure profit margins that provide them exorbitant bonuses, which result in mass layoffs. Full article >>
Part Time Blues
Many employers do not provide benefits for part-time employees... they may be legal and yet not wise.... read on! Full article >>
Rule Bound
Employees are understandably fearful of violating their employer's policies -- but at the cost of human life? Read on... Full article >>
Advanced Time Management
Are you struggling with too much work and not enough time? Read on... Full article >>
Sweet Surprises
Want to do something nice for your hard-working staff? It does not always have to mean raises... read on. Full article >>