She was so pumped when she got the job and she’s already leaving? What the heck went wrong?! Like most things in life, it's rare that we can point to a single thing and say with certainty, “That is what caused this employee to quit or, for that matter, to stay.” It’s...
Team Management
Are you Ok? Interfacing with a Suicidal Employee
Chances are that you’ve heard an employee make an off-hand comment about self-harm. These comments can range from an innocent hyperbolic expression of frustration (e.g. I’m going to kill myself if I have to do that procedure one more time!) to a serious expression of...
Anyone Else Smell That? What to Do if You Suspect an Employee is High or Impaired at Work
More often than you would think, we get calls from members wondering what they can do about someone who they think is impaired at work. When that happens, we immediately go into crisis control mode because, well, impairment at work is never acceptable. In this...
Employee Protected Classes Explained: EVERYONE Is In At Least Four Federally Protected Classes
Every team management decision you make – whether it’s hiring, firing, providing disciplinary action, or anything else – should first include an assessment of best practices and an evaluation of whether the employee or employees on the receiving end of that decision...
Clocked Out, Still Connected: What You Need to Know About Group Texting Outside of Work Hours
“Quick question…” Those two words have become increasingly popular as our near-constant attachment to communication devices blurs the line between work and personal time. Whether by phone, laptop, or tablet; via Slack, WhatsApp, or Google Chat, it’s easier than ever...
One-on-One Meetings Are a Manager’s Most Powerful Engagement Tool
This article is one of a series in which we make the argument that small-to-medium-sized employers need to adapt and adopt some of the HR habits of their larger competitors. When we say “larger competitors,” we don’t necessarily mean big companies that are vying for...
Employee Wage Discussions with Ally Dagnino
Read The CEDR Wage Discussion Blog If you have any questions about anything in this video, don’t hesitate to reach out. CEDR members can reach us directly support@cedrsolutions.com If you are interested in learning about CEDR’s services, please schedule an appointment...
Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace Explained
Let’s start by stating the obvious – as an employer, you want to organize the work and treatment standards for your practice in the most efficient ways possible. Once well organized, a special request of any kind can be seen as a burden or treated with disdain because...
The Interactive Process with Ally Dagnino
Read the CEDR blog on Reasonable Accommodations If you have any questions about anything in this video, don’t hesitate to reach out. CEDR members can reach us directly support@cedrsolutions.com If you are interested in learning about CEDR’s services, please schedule...
Employer Guidance: Pregnant Dental Employees, Nitrous, and X-Rays
Working in a dental office means possible exposure to potential hazards during work for all employees. Most risks are mitigated through properly functioning equipment and by following safety protocols. One of the common issues related to potential exposure events that...
Wage Whispers: Can I Stop Employees Discussing Pay?
Your employees' right to discuss their pay, wages, and benefits with each other is protected by a federal law known as the National Labor Relations Act. Even if you have a policy or agreement in place aimed at preventing your employees from discussing pay, your...
Is It Poor Performance or a Crisis?
Those in the healthcare industry are bound to be ahead of the curve in understanding that mental illness is not a character defect and can be a serious health condition that requires intervention. Despite having a good comprehension of the importance of good mental...