What do you do with hearsay and rumors? You collect them. I tell people quite often things like, “Why do you know that?” or, “Who told you that?” And they’ll tell me, “Oh, I heard it third hand,” or sometimes people will say, “Well, I do know something, but I
In early February of 2020, the New York Times published an article by Nicholas Kristof, an Op-Ed columnist, about a U.S. Bank customer service representative fired for helping a stranded customer on Christmas Eve. In the article, Kristof goes on to explain how a U.S. Bank customer was stranded without
2017 was an intense year for workplace investigations. It was the year that the proverbial curtain opened and the entire world became aware of the harassment occuring in certain industries. We saw powerful men finally fall because of their lewd actions and their inappropriate use of power. While 2017 brought
It’s been almost 20 years since 9/11 and more than a year into the COVID pandemic. If there is any lesson to learn, it’s that now is the time to be continually and consistently prepared. Many leaders believe it’s not a matter of if another crisis will occur but when
Employers should consider the attitude their employee handbooks present and what it says about company culture. This is particularly true for start-ups and those who hire professional employees. Handbooks are a pivotal piece of successful risk management, but many employers avoid using them because of bad experiences from their personal
All Texas companies are susceptible to claims based on workplace violence. Due to deeply-rooted legal principles, employers can be held liable for the acts of their employees, even when such acts are intentional and not within the scope of employment. Workplace violence can take on many forms, making it essential
The best nonprofit recruitment plans invest in developing people who truly care about nonprofit work. It’s also benefits the organization and the organization’s social impact if talent acquisition and employee engagement processes not only reflect their mission but attract and retain the right professionals for the job. Hiring the ‘right’
A startup may find itself in a position where they need to conduct an internal workplace investigation of business crimes, bullying, harassment, discrimination, policy violations, or other employee misconduct behavior within the startup’s workplace. Austin startups inherently need to conduct workplace investigations more often than established entities because they are
A nonprofit’s mission won’t always stay the course, which is why regular reassessment and revision of the mission statement is a necessity. Ideally, its mission statement encapsulates the organization’s qualities. But for it to be impactful, inspire stakeholders, and meet community needs, a nonprofit’s mission statement also must lend itself
In some situations, an employee may become undesirable to retain in the current position. However, an employer may not have documented the poor performance and may be hesitant to terminate the employee due to fear of litigation. Due to this real concern, it is important to handle poor performance termination issues
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