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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.…
Bonita Martin
Bonita_Martin
3 mths ago
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Employee Relations
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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
Bonita Martin
Bonita_Martin
6 mths ago
Training & Development
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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…
Bonita Martin
Bonita_Martin
6 mths ago
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Training & Development
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.…
Bonita Martin
Bonita_Martin
1 yr ago
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Employee Relations
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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…
Bonita Martin
Bonita_Martin
1 yr ago
Employee Relations
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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…
Bonita Martin
Bonita_Martin
1 yr ago
Employee Relations
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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.…
Bonita Martin
Bonita_Martin
2 yrs ago
Compensation & Benefits
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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,…
Bonita Martin
Bonita_Martin
2 yrs ago
Compensation & Benefits
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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.…
Bonita Martin
Bonita_Martin
2 yrs ago
Discussions
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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…
Bonita Martin
Bonita_Martin
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2 yrs ago
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Employee Relations
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.…
Bonita Martin
Bonita_Martin
3 yrs ago
1
Compensation & Benefits
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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…
Bonita Martin
Bonita_Martin
3 yrs ago
Employee Relations
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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.
Bonita Martin
Bonita_Martin
3 yrs ago
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Compensation & Benefits
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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.…
Bonita Martin
Bonita_Martin
3 yrs ago
1
Compensation & Benefits
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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.
Bonita Martin
Bonita_Martin
3 yrs ago
Employee Relations
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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…
Bonita Martin
Bonita_Martin
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3 yrs ago
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Employee Relations
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,…
Bonita Martin
Bonita_Martin
3 yrs ago
Compensation & Benefits
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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.
Bonita Martin
Bonita_Martin
3 yrs ago
Compensation & Benefits
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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!
Bonita Martin
Bonita_Martin
4 yrs ago
Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
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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.…
Bonita Martin
Bonita_Martin
4 yrs ago
1
Compensation & Benefits
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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…
Bonita Martin
Bonita_Martin
4 yrs ago
Compensation & Benefits
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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.…
Bonita Martin
Bonita_Martin
4 yrs ago
Safety & Health
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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.
Bonita Martin
Bonita_Martin
5 yrs ago
Compensation & Benefits
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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!
Bonita Martin
Bonita_Martin
5 yrs ago
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Training & Development
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!
Bonita Martin
Bonita_Martin
5 yrs ago
Safety & Health
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