If you answer “no” to any of the questions below, review the termination carefully.
1. Have the violations been thoroughly documented and investigated?
2. Are there facts to support the discharge?
3. Has the employee been told discharge is the next step in the process?
4. Is the violation so serious that it requires immediate discharge?
5. Do employee handbooks clearly state that an employee can be discharged for this violation?
6. Does the employee know the appropriate rule and penalty they violated?
7. Has there been a serious, documented effort to help the employee correct the behavior or performance?
8. Have other employees been discharged for the same violation?
9. Has the employee received a fair hearing to their side of the story.
10. Has this employee gotten away with the same violation in the past?
11. Has the employee experienced any retaliation from other employees or management?
12. Has the employee been treated fairly?
Before you terminate an employee check with an HR Professional!
Reference: BLR HR Daily Advisor 6/16/2009. Termination Lawsuit Risks Reduced? Check!
If you are someone who wants to pursue another profession or career, during this recession–THERE IS HOPE!
The following job openings are projected to grow between 2006-2016! Here are the top 25 fastest-growing occupations and number of potential positions:
1. Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts (401,600) 53%
2. Personal and Home Care Aides (1,155,800) 51%
3. Home Health Aides (1,170,900) 49%
4. Computer Software Engineers, Applications (732,500) 45%
5. Veterinary Technologists and Technicians (100,400) 41%
6. Personal Financial Advisers (284,400) 41%
7. Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance (3,000) 40%
8. Medical Assistants (564,600) 35%
9. Veterinarians (84,000) 35%
10. Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors (112,000) 34%
11. Skin Care Specialists (51,300) 34%
12. Financial Analysts (295,200) 34%
13. Social and Human Service Assistants (452,600) 34%
14. Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators (11,600) 34%
15. Physical Therapist Assistants (79,800) 32%
16. Pharmacy Technicians (376,400) 32%
17. Forensic Science Technicians (17,100) 31%
18. Dental Hygienists (217,200) 30%
19. Mental Health Counselors (129,000) 30%
20. Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (158,800) 30%
21. Marriage and Family Therapists (32,100) 30%
22. Dental Assistants (361,500) 29%
23. Computer Systems Analysts (649,600) 29%
24. Database Administrators (153,500) 29%
25. Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software (448,700) 28%
Source: America’s Career InfoNet (www.acinet.org/acinet) provides data from a variety of federal and state sources, including the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) at the U.S. Department of Labor.
Being in a recession can be scary for employers AND employees.
Here are 5 proven tips that work in a recession:
1) Have weekly meetings with all employees to share the state of the company; employees want to help but can’t if they do not have information!
2) Involve employees in the decision making; if there are cost savings needed, have them come up with them.
3) Re-evaluate your incentive structure to reward cost savings and new clients that employees have produced.
4) Re-evaluate all positions descriptions and organizational structure; many employees may want added responsibilities to enhance their skills set.
5) Celebrate whenever you can with your employees – new clients and new business.
by Mick Doherty
The words which flash across the screen during American’s newest
commercials are already familiar to employees system wide:
We are an airline
But it’s become clear we are more
We are a way of life
The freedom to come and go
Anywhere, any time
With confidence and peace of mind
We are an airline that is proud to bear the name … American.
“We hope those words ring particularly true in the workplace, as well,” says Di Ann Sanchez, vice president of Diversity and Talent Management. “We’re taking important steps to ensure that ‘the freedom to come and go, with confidence and peace of mind’ applies to the way our employees experience the company, as well as our customers.”
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