Dear WW: I recently had to discipline someone after years in management. The lawyers got involved and it’s a mess. How do you avoid this? FIRED UP
Dear FIRED,
Have you ever been in the middle of fixing something when you realize that the proper tool isn’t within reach? Instead of using the correct tool, a [...]
Filed under: Discipline & Firing, Legal, Litigation & Laws | Tagged: Discipline, Poor performer, Progressive discipline | Leave a Comment »
Dear WW: I’ve just been made a manager. I think that things are way too lax in my department so I’m ready to crack the whip. I wondered if you had any tips on how to do that effectively. NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN
Dear SHERIFF,
Since you’re looking for ways to turn the heat up under your [...]
Filed under: Discipline & Firing, Feedback & Performance Reviews, Managing & Leadership | Tagged: Difficult Employee, Discipline, Reprimand | Leave a Comment »
Dear WW: My company is struggling. My boss keeps telling me my job is safe, but I’ve got a family to support and I’m nervous. THE END IS NEAR?
Dear End,
You think you’re in trouble? Check this. My friend Bobby and I and our two dates leave our senior prom and get into Bobby’s dad’s Lincoln [...]
Filed under: Failure & Adversity, Laid Off & Fired, Transitions | Tagged: Anticipate Layoff, Discipline, Fired, Laid Off, Prepare for layoff | 1 Comment »
Dear WW: I work in a small company and for some time now my relationship with my boss (who is the CEO) has been rocky. (We have a personality clash.) I was just involved in a project that backfired and I’m afraid he’s going to use it as an excuse to fire me. Is there [...]
Filed under: Employee Rights, Discrimination & Harassment, Laid Off & Fired, Legal, Litigation & Laws | Tagged: Discipline, Fired, Laid Off | Leave a Comment »
