Managing Mayhem

Join us this week as we discuss creative employee benefits.  We are frequently asked what benefits companies are providing to attract new employees and retain staff.  In this episode we delve into some creative low cost benefits that employers can offer in this competitive market. 

We are on VACATION, and we hope you are too! See you next episode!

 In this episode, we dive into the DEA's proposal to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule 1 to a Schedule 3 drug. Join us as we explore the implications of this potential change, including its impact on legal landscapes, and, crucially, how it might affect employers and workplace policies.

Join us this week as we dive into the emerging trend of providing  interview questions to candidates before their interviews. Whether it's weeks, days or minutes before the interview- should we give interviewers the chance to consider and plan their responses? Here we discuss how this accommodation can help and harm your application process. 

Join us this week as we revisit our Office Romance episode from season 2! In this episode, we explore navigating love in the workplace and strategies for handling situations when it becomes necessary to intervene.

Join us this week as we explore real-life email mishaps and share expert advice on what managers should never send to their teams. Tune in to learn how to maintain professionalism and respect in the digital workplace.

Children in the workplace? Tune in as we delve into the pros and cons of allowing employees to have their kids accompany them to the office. We'll explore this emerging trend, offer guidance for those considering it, and discuss alternative options.

Join us this week as we discuss what to do when an employee gets a DUI and whether or not you have to accommodate their driver’s license suspension.

Join us this week as we discuss how to handle spouses or significant others who are a little over involved.  They call, they write, they are upset about their spouse's performance review...  We will walk through how to navigate these frustrating situations. 

Join us this week as we answer a listener question about whether or not you can require employees to only speak English.  We will address the strict requirements and what you should do!  

Join us this week as we answer a listener question about a how to deal with that coworker who uses an overpowering fragrance....  

This episode will help managers navigate when employees raise migraines as the reason for absenteeism or tardies. 

Brought back by popular demand! This episode was the most popular episode from Season 2.  Tune in as we discuss how to address those employees who come to work with a negative attitude. 

In this episode we tackle the legal challenges relating to having a job applicant participate in a working interview, as well as alternative options to assess skills.

Halloween is tomorrow and to get ready we are replaying our Halloween Party Pitfalls episode from season 1.  Tune in as we discuss what you need to do to get ready for the big day!