Keeping company information confidential can be a challenge, both during the course of an individual's employment and after an employee leaves the company.

On today’s episode of ‘HR over Coffee’ we are discussing how-to conduct an exit interview. An employee leaving your company often has a lot of knowledge about your business and workplace. So a final-sit down with a discharged employee may prove valuable to your company going forward and may provide an outlet for letting the individual “let off steam” and possibly reduce the likelihood of a lawsuit.

The first step in preparing for a termination meeting is to thoroughly review the employee’s personnel file.

Firing a problem employee is never easy. As unpleasant as any layoff or termination situation is, handling it with a difficult employee makes your job all the more challenging. All the same, it’s a job you have to do. We’ve been there, and we’re here to help you get through it.

As a manager, delivering negative feedback is important. Delivering negative feedback to your employees can be awkward, uncomfortable, and a little intimidating.

0:14 According to LinkedIn’s findings, 85% of the global workforce is actively looking for a new job, reaching out to personal networks, or remaining open to speak with recruiters. 1:01 Think about it: more than 8 in 10 of your employees are looking for a new job or are open to leaving your company. 1:37 […]

Performance review mistakes are easy to make. With preparation and forethought you can avoid common missteps and make the most out of the meeting.

Preparing thoroughly for employee performance reviews is one of the best things you can do to ensure a productive conversation and help strengthen the relationship with your employee.

A well-written handbook sets forth your expectations for your employees, and describes what they can expect from your company in return.

00:01 The Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA, is a federal law that sets basic standards for minimum wage and overtime pay. 00:49 By definition, tipped employees are those who customarily and regularly receive more than $30 per month in tips. For such individuals, the FLSA permits an employer to use these tips as a […]