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Re: Political Conversations in the Workplace I just completed Respectful Communication training with leaders and team members and specifically mentioned politics and the upcoming election as a reason for conducting this training.…
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- 3 mths ago
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Re: Civility in The Workplace Training I just created my own presentation about Civility and respectful communication and will share if you are interested in doing this training yourself. Bonita.martin@meridianbioscience.com
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- 6 mths ago
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Lean Tours - Cincinnati area
Does anyone know of a Company local to Cincinnati area that does Lean tours of their facility? Could be manufacturing or another business. It looks like Toyota in Georgetown is only for educational…
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- 6 mths ago
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Re: Nonbinary Employee Pronouns Hi Sabrina! Although a different situation, I had an exchange student stay with my family for a few weeks over the summer who used they as their pronoun.…
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: FMLA and Perfect Attendance Hi Melanie! I have also advised to include approved days off under FML in an attendance incentive for days worked. The incentive that Tim described is a very creative and positive approach if the…
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Bad Managers Hi Karin! I might start by checking in with the manager about how the new hire is doing and asking questions that will hopefully help lead the manager to think about how the onboarding experience…
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- 1 yr ago
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Re: Buying Vacation Time @Bryan Baumgardner at the Company that PTO can be sold, it cannot be bought. A different Company allowed employees to purchase PTO, also during open enrollment.…
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- 2 yrs ago
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Re: Buying Vacation Time Hi Bryan. My current Company allows team members to see PTO during open enrollment. I have seen PTO purchase at a previous Company during open enrollment,…
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- 2 yrs ago
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Re: Alternate Company Hours I have also worked a 4/10 and 9/80 work schedule and would say that these work schedules are probably the best free engagement, retention, benefit that I have seen in my career.…
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- 2 yrs ago
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Colorado termination letter example
There are a few specific notification requirements when an employee working in Colorado terminates employment. It looks to me as though the information required in the letter is specific to Colorado…
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- updated 2 yrs ago
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Re: PTO Policy Samples Hi Rebecca. I work for a defense contractor and our part time employees who work greater than 29 hours accrue PTO hours from their first week of employment.…
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Vaccinations and Mandates I work at a Federal Contractor and our date to be fully vaccinated is December 8, so the communication to employees has already been made. I believe that proactive communication staying in front of…
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: PTO use for work-related injuries not covered by WC All other time missed due to work related injury was reported to Worker's Comp. There was too much inconsistency in when to pay or not when this policy wasn't followed, which increases risk.
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: PTO use for work-related injuries not covered by WC The Companies that I have worked for usually pay for the remainder of the scheduled but unworked hours on the work day that the injury occurred and nothing more.…
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Reasonable Suspicion - employee transportation We have an account set up with a local cab service for these situations. I believe that you can also set up a corporate Uber account as well.
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- 3 yrs ago
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Suggestions for Helping Employees with Burnout
I see and hear conversations from colleagues and customers about burnout. The standard answer to burnout are PTO or find a new job. What other creative ideas can we provide our customers when…
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- updated 3 yrs ago
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Re: PTO accrual policy Hi Kristy. Here is language from a sample policy that might help: PTO is capped at one and a half (1.5) times the employee's annual PTO allotment. When an employee reaches the cap,…
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Shift Differential Recommendations Hi Debbie. I have worked in manufacturing for several years at several companies of different sizes and all have had $1/hr shift differential for hourly associates working an off shift.
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Compiling a list and Need your help My favorite question is "Why did you join the Company and why do you stay?" I have stolen this one and used it myself when considering a new position!
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- 4 yrs ago
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Re: Unlimited PTO System Samples Hi, Steve. We are not allowed to share company policies at my current company, but I am happy to discuss the parameters of our "discretionary PTO" program for exempt employees if you would like.…
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- 4 yrs ago
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Re: Unlimited Vacation Hi Nicole. My Company implemented "discretionary PTO" this year for exempt positions. I kind of like how this is communicated vs unlimited PTO. So the communication was that the expectation is for…
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- 4 yrs ago
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Re: Coronavirus in the Workplace Question I brought up the same concern to my HR VP and think that we should provide flexibility to employees with serious medical conditions themselves or with family members. If able, work from home.…
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- 4 yrs ago
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Re: Shift Differential Shift differential for all of the manufacturing companies that I have worked at in the past 10 years has been $1.00/hr at every company.
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- 5 yrs ago
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Maintenance Training/Apprentice Program
Does anyone have a maintenance apprentice or training program outline that they would be willing to share? I can share mine as well once it is complete!
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- 5 yrs ago
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Re: Risk Assessment Vendor Recommendations Ohio BWC will do a free safety audit for your facility if you are located in Ohio. It may extend to equipment in the facility. They have a vested interest in a safe work environment!
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- 5 yrs ago
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