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...
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, CEDR brings you guidance to help you steer clear of (or at least know how to properly handle) love spats in your office. Employers who worry about the repercussions of employees dating or forming romantic relationships should consider...
The COVID-19 crisis has stretched on for more than two months and entrepreneurs across America are now looking to reopen their businesses — and the economy, in general. Of course, the first piece of that equation involves recalling your employees who have been...
There are plenty of reasons that drive employers to limit or ban smoking at the workplace. It can upset customers, patients, and coworkers when employees smell like smoke. It often upsets other employees when smokers seem to get extra breaks to support their habit....
Let’s start with a basic rule of thumb: Don’t allow rumors about anyone sleeping with anyone else in your business to go unaddressed. Though this issue tends to affect one gender more than the other, the problems caused by gossip can certainly cut both ways. In this...
I let an employee go about a month ago. She was underperforming, largely due to the fact that she was spending all of her time engaging in personal conversations rather than productive work. Now I am hearing that she is gossiping about my office and the reasons for...
