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My Employee Just... Arrived Late For Their 4th Meeting

My Employee Just... Arrived Late For Their 4th Meeting

My Employee Just... Arrived Late For Their 4th MeetingHR Guy
Published on: 09/15/2025

Your employee is chronically late to meetings. What do you do? Should you fire them for insubordination, be lenient because you're sure they have a good excuse, or something in between? As always... it depends!

Creative Discipline When Techs Lose or Break Tools

Creative Discipline When Techs Lose or Break Tools

Creative Discipline When Techs Lose or Break ToolsThe HR Team
Published on: 07/10/2025

Lost and broken tools are a part of the job, but how do you keep this to a minimum? The right answer isn't what you think. Here are some formal and creative tips to hold employees accountable for lost or broken tools.

How to Stop Overreacting to Employee Missteps

How to Stop Overreacting to Employee Missteps

How to Stop Overreacting to Employee MisstepsThe HR Team
Published on: 05/28/2025

Employees can be your greatest asset... or your biggest frustration. When issues come up, here are some steps to make sure you respond appropriately instead of just reacting from emotions. Trust us, you'll get much better results this way.

Why Do Terminated Employees Cause So Much Grief?

Why Do Terminated Employees Cause So Much Grief?

Why Do Terminated Employees Cause So Much Grief?HR Guy
Published on: 03/13/2025

You thought you were rid of that toxic employee, but now he's causing you even more problems - posting negative Google reviews and refusing to return company property. Why is this happening?

How Do You Celebrate Achievements?

How Do You Celebrate Achievements?

How Do You Celebrate Achievements?The HR Team
Published on: 12/19/2024

Team morale and overall performance is driven in part by how you acknowledge team wins. Here are some tips on big (and small) ways to celebrate achievements.

What is the Primary Function of Human Resources?

What is the Primary Function of Human Resources?

What is the Primary Function of Human Resources?HR Guy
Published on: 12/11/2024

Believe it or not, the intent of HR isn't to make your life harder! While both business owners and employees may think HR is out to get them, there's a legitimate purpose to the role and done correctly, HR can significantly help your organization.

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