By Lynne Curry bio
On June 5, 2017, John Neumann Jr. brought a semiautomatic pistol and a hunting knife into his former workplace…
INSIGHT
Protecting your employees from workplace violence
June 23, 2017 by
MANAGING THE OFFICE
8 Traps to Avoid When Investigating a Sexual Harassment Complaint
May 19, 2017 by
Sexual harassment is a related problem that all employers must proactively address and prevent. While most managers are well aware of the need for sexual harassment policies…
MANAGING THE OFFICE
How to maintain a well-rested staff and reduce the risk of costly mistakes
May 19, 2017 by
It’s time for a wake-up call: Nearly three-quarters (74 percent) of U.S. employees say they work while tired, with nearly one-third (31 percent) saying they do so very often, according to a new survey by staffing firm Accountemps.
The costs of working tired—both for professionals and the businesses they…
MANAGING STAFF
What employee drug use is costing your practice
March 24, 2017 by
Workers with substance use disorders miss nearly 50 percent more days than their peers, and up to six weeks of work annually, according to analysis from the…
INSIGHT
Watch out for resume fraud
February 24, 2017 by
By Lynne Curry, Ph.D, SPHR bio
The new business manager you hired—the one with the terrific resume and reference? It turns out she never worked for the employers named on the resume or…
RISK MANAGEMENT
How to keep the office in business-as-usual shape after any kind of disaster
December 2, 2016 by
How disaster-prepared is the business side of your office? Although large organizations often have…
TIME MANAGEMENT
Happy Thanksgiving: Here are four good ways to get your work done before the long weekend
November 18, 2016 by
Many managers will agree that the most difficult part of their job is finding time to get all the work done. And, while everyone loves…
MANAGING STAFF
Should you put a lid on political talk in the office?
October 26, 2016 by
The current presidential campaign is certainly intriguing. Who doesn’t have an opinion about a recent rally, debate, or OpEd? No doubt your staff members do. But do you want them to…
WORKPLACE SECURITY
6 steps to prepare for an active shooter event in the workplace
July 22, 2016 by
Active shooter events are devastating and unpredictable, says Melissa Gonzalez Boyce, a legal editor for…
INSIGHT
How to make your top trial litigator stop being a bully at the office
July 8, 2016 by
By Lynne Curry, Ph.D, SPHR bio
The problem lands in your lap. One of your best trial litigators is an office bully. As office manager, you’re expected to handle this. But how? The lawyer is…
