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As a young leader, I translated that lesson into a phrase I picked up in the Army: “If it’s stupid, it’s not our policy!”. Someone has to emerge to say this is too stupid to be our policy and offer an acceptable alternative. Is this shutdown too stupid to be our policy? By Brian Layer , Chair, Organizational Development, N2growth. MORE
If you don't have a cell phone policy at work, this guide from The HR Digest will help you create one. . The invasiveness of the device in the workplace has led many companies to come up with a workplace cell phone usage policy. MORE
If an APRN is practicing under Georgia law OCGA 43-34-23, the APRN sees the patient, makes the diagnos(es), determines the course of treatment, and then calls in a prescription under their collaborating physician’s name to the pharmacy – just like a nurse or medical assistant does. MORE
Companies should have best practices included in their company policies for people with disabilities. Most importantly, involve the dibbled workforce in chalking out future policies and welcome their input in the implementation of the same. MORE
Europe India Chamber of Commerce (EICC) has asked the European Commission to review its GSP policy on Pakistan as it contradicts founding principles of Financial Action Task Force. MORE
Human Resource Policies and Procedures are an integral part of present-day organizations. HR policies and procedures manual and employee handbook are the basic foundation of an organization. HR POLICIES AND PROCEDURES CAN ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN…. MORE
An open door policy doesn’t get you what you need to lead. The intent behind your open door policy is good: a door that is figuratively always open to encourage transparency, open lines of communication, a standing invitation for your employees to […]. The post 3 Problems with Your Open Door Policy and What To Do Instead appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. MORE
Some of the rules, regulations, laws and policies of this world are simply crazy. Posted in Change Management Leadership Development Self Leadership Workplace Issues Crazy. In our schools, businesses, and our nation’s capital many of the things we actually write down as ‘the law of the land’ are just a bit bonkers. For me, this realization started in grade school. There are I sat minding [.]. MORE
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The culture of an organization is composed of its value system, policies, beliefs, and ideologies. Therefore, the open door policy is highly recommended in workplaces to avoid such situations. What is the meaning of an Open Door policy? Open door policy creates dependency. MORE
The intent behind your open-door policy is good: a door that is figuratively always open to encourage transparency, open lines of communication, a standing invitation for your employees to bring you issues that affect them or their work. MORE
I never really had an official policy of how I handle anonymous criticism, but I often felt I should establish one. The post What’s Your Anonymous Criticism Policy? I’m curious what you do with anonymous criticism. . I realize that growth in any organization and just being in a position of leadership welcomes critics. The larger the organizations I led grew, the more criticism I received. That’s natural. . MORE
Chris Edmonds : Most stupid policies don’t start out that way. In organizations, ducks are those employees who are bogged down in the stupid policies, i.e. rules that no longer serve. Years ago I discovered something about organizations and policy creation. Stupid policies: ? MORE
I know they’re necessary, but I hate policies. Leaders who love policies hamper leadership and hinder organizations. Policies are the result of leadership distance. The further you are from the action, the… Continue reading → Communication Trust Leadership Development Organizational Development MORE
As more people gain access to the COVID-19 vaccination, employers are assessing their virus-related policies to ensure the guidelines they’ve established are appropriate for today’s “new normal” and the public health tools that are available. MORE
Diversity Policy Digital ArticleA survey of 1,862 workers breaks down attitudes by race and gender. MORE
Keep these five tips in mind when you craft your next company policy: Keep the policy short and simple. Get rid of two old policies for every new policy you implement. Make sure that your organization's policy and procedures are written to serve your employees and customers--not just your organization. Don't write a policy in reaction to a single incident. Don't write a policy longer than one-page, no matter how large your organization may be. MORE
Keep these five tips in mind when you craft your next company policy: Keep the policy short and simple. Get rid of two old policies for every new policy you implement. Make sure that your organization's policy and procedures are written to serve your employees and customers--not just your organization. Don't write a policy in reaction to a single incident. Don't write a policy longer than one-page, no matter how large your organization may be. MORE
Keep these five tips in mind when you craft your next company policy: Keep the policy short and simple. Get rid of two old policies for every new policy you implement. Make sure that your organization's policy and procedures are written to serve your employees and customers--not just your organization. Don't write a policy in reaction to a single incident. Don't write a policy longer than one-page, no matter how large your organization may be. MORE
Keep these five tips in mind when you craft your next company policy: Keep the policy short and simple. Get rid of two old policies for every new policy you implement. Make sure that your organization''s policy and procedures are written to serve your employees and customers--not just your organization. Don''t write a policy in reaction to a single incident. Don''t write a policy longer than one-page, no matter how large your organization may be. MORE
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In this article, you’ll explore how you can level up your business security by establishing a data protection policy. You’ll discover how this policy can benefit your business or organization. What Is A Data Protection Policy? MORE
Before starting any new business, it is imperative to have human resource policies in place. Get a lawyer or any consultant to give a once- over to the written HR policies format to avoid any legal hassles ahead. List of HR Policies and Procedures. Vacation policies. MORE
Keep these five tips in mind when you craft your next company policy: Keep the policy short and simple. Get rid of two old policies for every new policy you implement. Make sure that your organization's policy and procedures are written to serve your employees and customers--not just your organization. Don't write a policy in reaction to a single incident. Don't write a policy longer than one-page, no matter how large your organization may be. MORE
Keep these five tips in mind when you craft your next company policy: Keep the policy short and simple. Get rid of two old policies for every new policy you implement. Make sure that your organization''s policy and procedures are written to serve your employees and customers--not just your organization. Don''t write a policy in reaction to a single incident. Don''t write a policy longer than one-page, no matter how large your organization may be. MORE
Sorry if the title sounds like an insurance commercial – I promise that isn’t want this post is about. Today’s quotation is from a famous leader – one of my favorites – and a guy who is getting more popular than ever. A book about his life (well, his death), is a recent bestseller. That [.]. Leadership Learning Personal Development Quotations Uncategorized Abraham Lincoln MORE
Getting back to normal at work won’t be normal at all. Organizations and leaders will face a new set of challenges as they reopen or continue to operate their companies after COVID-19. MORE
University teaching is again in session. As in past summer and fall semesters I teach international business at both Georgetown University in Washington D.C. and at Kent University in Canterbury, U.K. With students I note three different categories of sentiments, quite telling of voting tendencies. Two virtually equal blocs boast firmly established perspectives with little […]. CEO Insider MORE
Gender Policy Employee retention Personnel policies Digital ArticleNine strategies for business leaders. MORE
** Integrity isn’t perfection, its better. During a hospital stay a nurse turned off and neglected to turn on my pneumatic leg pumps. Devices designed to help prevent blood clots in the legs of trauma patients. Hospital staff called them SCUDS) She removed them about 3 a.m. so I could get up. When I returned, [.]. Failure Humility Leading Marks of leaders Mistakes Taking others higher Trust Values weaknesses Leadership Development Organizational Development organizational values MORE
Break Room Policy. The next policy that needs a revision is your rest break policy. If you have an old rest break policy denying workers from leaving (or in any case limiting their activities) during their rest breaks, you should revise it. Anti-Harassment Policy. MORE
Posted in Change Management Workplace Issues Many of us do this. We carve out the time. We plan the family vacation. As we hit the road or jet way, our workplace disappears into the background, yet it is still right next to us in our digital devices. The new reality is we never really, completely, wholeheartedly leave work behind. Work is [.]. Change Management Workplace Issues Change Leadership people management trust MORE
Posted in Leadership Development Self Leadership [link] Few would argue with the importance of open and honest communication in healthy relationships. Except being honest doesn’t always go so well. It is easy to be honest when you have something nice or positive to say. Yet when honesty involves delivering a potentially hard to hear communication, many of us experience some degree of [.]. Leadership Development Self Leadership Communication Communication Skills honesty MORE
Posted in Change Management Leadership Coaching Light Your World This is the second and final part in quick series called ‘Deodorant’ I hope with these simple ideas we can serve our organizations more effectively by recognizing that laws and policies don’t have to stink. Change Management Leadership Coaching Light Your World Culture law policies Responsibility MORE
A breastfeeding policy at work refers to the provisions for breastfeeding employees. A proper breastfeeding policy can help show the company supports their employees whenever they need it. Breastfeeding Policy & Purpose. MORE
In 2013, I was sitting at a client discussing how to transform their policies for increasing talent mobility. Guest Posts culture leadership policies strategy talentThe following is a guest piece by Brynne Kennedy. The company has a large amount of employee mobility, driven by a headquarter in a second-tier city, and a corporate culture that values. Click to continue reading. MORE
A diverse workforce and a gender-neutral recruitment policy is the need of the hour for any good organization. It has become an essential requirement for a company’s cultural ethos to be diverse and inclusive in its policies to survive in the marketplace. MORE
Keep these five tips in mind when you craft your next company policy: Keep the policy short and simple. Get rid of two old policies for every new policy you implement. Make sure that your organization''s policy and procedures are written to serve your employees and customers--not just your organization. Don''t write a policy in reaction to a single incident. Don''t write a policy longer than one-page, no matter how large your organization may be. MORE
But successfully implementing a remote worker policy takes some adjusting to maintain clear workplace policies and procedures while still allowing employees the autonomy and flexibility they desire. Here are four steps for implementing an effective remote work policy. Define the Scope of Your Remote Work Policy. Create policies for how to handle key hiring and managerial issues, such as whether new remote workers will be subject to a trial period. MORE
Fear drives excessive policy-making. But policies don’t ignite passion. Excessive policy-making hobbles employees and hinders organizations. Policies are written for protection and often explain what shouldn’t or can’t be done. Remarkable organizations are… Continue reading → Leading Managing Success Taking others higher Leadership Development leadership success Organizational Development organizational success MORE
Managing people Human resource management Personnel policies Digital ArticleFive ways to better support grieving employees. MORE
Leaders take the same approach with people they control and call their ultimatums policies using language like, “you will,” or, “you will not.” Red lines and policies are imprecise weapons. By Brian Layer , Chair, Organizational Development, N2growth. The U.S. response to Syrian chemical weapons dominates this week’s news. MORE
Keep these five tips in mind when you craft your next company policy: Keep the policy short and simple. Get rid of two old policies for every new policy you implement. Make sure that your organization's policy and procedures are written to serve your employees and customers--not just your organization. Don't write a policy in reaction to a single incident. Don't write a policy longer than one-page, no matter how large your organization may be. MORE
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JULY 5, 2014
I know they’re necessary, but I hate policies. Leaders who love policies hamper leadership and hinder organizations. Policies are the result of leadership distance. The further you are from the action, the… Continue reading → Communication Trust Leadership Development Organizational Development
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OCTOBER 22, 2019
In 2013, I was sitting at a client discussing how to transform their policies for increasing talent mobility. Guest Posts culture leadership policies strategy talentThe following is a guest piece by Brynne Kennedy. The company has a large amount of employee mobility, driven by a headquarter in a second-tier city, and a corporate culture that values. Click to continue reading.
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Great Leadership By Dan
JULY 9, 2020
Chris Edmonds : Most stupid policies don’t start out that way. In organizations, ducks are those employees who are bogged down in the stupid policies, i.e. rules that no longer serve. Years ago I discovered something about organizations and policy creation. Stupid policies: ?
General Leadership
MAY 20, 2021
If an APRN is practicing under Georgia law OCGA 43-34-23, the APRN sees the patient, makes the diagnos(es), determines the course of treatment, and then calls in a prescription under their collaborating physician’s name to the pharmacy – just like a nurse or medical assistant does.
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MARCH 31, 2021
As more people gain access to the COVID-19 vaccination, employers are assessing their virus-related policies to ensure the guidelines they’ve established are appropriate for today’s “new normal” and the public health tools that are available.
Let's Grow Leaders
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
An open door policy doesn’t get you what you need to lead. The intent behind your open door policy is good: a door that is figuratively always open to encourage transparency, open lines of communication, a standing invitation for your employees to […]. The post 3 Problems with Your Open Door Policy and What To Do Instead appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
HR Digest
JANUARY 17, 2020
A breastfeeding policy at work refers to the provisions for breastfeeding employees. A proper breastfeeding policy can help show the company supports their employees whenever they need it. Breastfeeding Policy & Purpose.
HR Digest
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
The culture of an organization is composed of its value system, policies, beliefs, and ideologies. Therefore, the open door policy is highly recommended in workplaces to avoid such situations. What is the meaning of an Open Door policy? Open door policy creates dependency.
Women on Business
APRIL 20, 2015
Female Executives Human Resources Issues Small Business distracted driving employee policies employer policies nhtsa We''ve Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] If you haven''t already done so, update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. link].
HR Digest
JANUARY 23, 2020
If you don't have a cell phone policy at work, this guide from The HR Digest will help you create one. . The invasiveness of the device in the workplace has led many companies to come up with a workplace cell phone usage policy.
Lead Change Blog
AUGUST 6, 2012
Posted in Change Management Workplace Issues Many of us do this. We carve out the time. We plan the family vacation. As we hit the road or jet way, our workplace disappears into the background, yet it is still right next to us in our digital devices. The new reality is we never really, completely, wholeheartedly leave work behind. Work is [.]. Change Management Workplace Issues Change Leadership people management trust
Harvard Business
MAY 28, 2021
Gender Policy Employee retention Personnel policies Digital ArticleNine strategies for business leaders.
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Lead Change Blog
JULY 3, 2013
Posted in Leadership Development Self Leadership [link] Few would argue with the importance of open and honest communication in healthy relationships. Except being honest doesn’t always go so well. It is easy to be honest when you have something nice or positive to say. Yet when honesty involves delivering a potentially hard to hear communication, many of us experience some degree of [.]. Leadership Development Self Leadership Communication Communication Skills honesty
Lead Change Blog
NOVEMBER 26, 2012
Posted in Change Management Leadership Coaching Light Your World This is the second and final part in quick series called ‘Deodorant’ I hope with these simple ideas we can serve our organizations more effectively by recognizing that laws and policies don’t have to stink. Change Management Leadership Coaching Light Your World Culture law policies Responsibility
Leadership Freak
JANUARY 26, 2012
** Integrity isn’t perfection, its better. During a hospital stay a nurse turned off and neglected to turn on my pneumatic leg pumps. Devices designed to help prevent blood clots in the legs of trauma patients. Hospital staff called them SCUDS) She removed them about 3 a.m. so I could get up. When I returned, [.]. Failure Humility Leading Marks of leaders Mistakes Taking others higher Trust Values weaknesses Leadership Development Organizational Development organizational values
Strategy Driven
JANUARY 7, 2021
In this article, you’ll explore how you can level up your business security by establishing a data protection policy. You’ll discover how this policy can benefit your business or organization. What Is A Data Protection Policy?
Let's Grow Leaders
MAY 15, 2020
The intent behind your open-door policy is good: a door that is figuratively always open to encourage transparency, open lines of communication, a standing invitation for your employees to bring you issues that affect them or their work.
Eric Jacobson
SEPTEMBER 29, 2019
Keep these five tips in mind when you craft your next company policy: Keep the policy short and simple. Get rid of two old policies for every new policy you implement. Make sure that your organization's policy and procedures are written to serve your employees and customers--not just your organization. Don't write a policy in reaction to a single incident. Don't write a policy longer than one-page, no matter how large your organization may be.
Lead Change Blog
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
Some of the rules, regulations, laws and policies of this world are simply crazy. Posted in Change Management Leadership Development Self Leadership Workplace Issues Crazy. In our schools, businesses, and our nation’s capital many of the things we actually write down as ‘the law of the land’ are just a bit bonkers. For me, this realization started in grade school. There are I sat minding [.].
HR Digest
FEBRUARY 14, 2020
Companies should have best practices included in their company policies for people with disabilities. Most importantly, involve the dibbled workforce in chalking out future policies and welcome their input in the implementation of the same.
Kevin Eikenberry
FEBRUARY 22, 2013
Sorry if the title sounds like an insurance commercial – I promise that isn’t want this post is about. Today’s quotation is from a famous leader – one of my favorites – and a guy who is getting more popular than ever. A book about his life (well, his death), is a recent bestseller. That [.]. Leadership Learning Personal Development Quotations Uncategorized Abraham Lincoln
Chart Your Course
APRIL 23, 2017
But successfully implementing a remote worker policy takes some adjusting to maintain clear workplace policies and procedures while still allowing employees the autonomy and flexibility they desire. Here are four steps for implementing an effective remote work policy. Define the Scope of Your Remote Work Policy. Create policies for how to handle key hiring and managerial issues, such as whether new remote workers will be subject to a trial period.
HR Digest
DECEMBER 16, 2019
Human Resource Policies and Procedures are an integral part of present-day organizations. HR policies and procedures manual and employee handbook are the basic foundation of an organization. HR POLICIES AND PROCEDURES CAN ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN….
Eric Jacobson
JULY 20, 2015
Keep these five tips in mind when you craft your next company policy: Keep the policy short and simple. Get rid of two old policies for every new policy you implement. Make sure that your organization's policy and procedures are written to serve your employees and customers--not just your organization. Don't write a policy in reaction to a single incident. Don't write a policy longer than one-page, no matter how large your organization may be.
Harvard Business
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Managing people Human resource management Personnel policies Digital ArticleFive ways to better support grieving employees.
CEO Insider
AUGUST 12, 2020
Europe India Chamber of Commerce (EICC) has asked the European Commission to review its GSP policy on Pakistan as it contradicts founding principles of Financial Action Task Force.
HR Digest
MARCH 6, 2020
Before starting any new business, it is imperative to have human resource policies in place. Get a lawyer or any consultant to give a once- over to the written HR policies format to avoid any legal hassles ahead. List of HR Policies and Procedures. Vacation policies.
Eric Jacobson
JANUARY 3, 2019
Keep these five tips in mind when you craft your next company policy: Keep the policy short and simple. Get rid of two old policies for every new policy you implement. Make sure that your organization's policy and procedures are written to serve your employees and customers--not just your organization. Don't write a policy in reaction to a single incident. Don't write a policy longer than one-page, no matter how large your organization may be.
Engaging Leader
MAY 4, 2020
Getting back to normal at work won’t be normal at all. Organizations and leaders will face a new set of challenges as they reopen or continue to operate their companies after COVID-19.
HR Digest
DECEMBER 27, 2020
Break Room Policy. The next policy that needs a revision is your rest break policy. If you have an old rest break policy denying workers from leaving (or in any case limiting their activities) during their rest breaks, you should revise it. Anti-Harassment Policy.
Harvard Business
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Diversity Policy Digital ArticleA survey of 1,862 workers breaks down attitudes by race and gender.
Women on Business
JANUARY 20, 2014
Human Resources Issues Legal and Compliance Issues cell phone distracted driving cell phone policy company cell phone policy employer liability human resources We''ve Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] If you haven''t already done so, update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. link].
Eric Jacobson
OCTOBER 3, 2016
Keep these five tips in mind when you craft your next company policy: Keep the policy short and simple. Get rid of two old policies for every new policy you implement. Make sure that your organization's policy and procedures are written to serve your employees and customers--not just your organization. Don't write a policy in reaction to a single incident. Don't write a policy longer than one-page, no matter how large your organization may be.
HR Digest
FEBRUARY 16, 2020
A diverse workforce and a gender-neutral recruitment policy is the need of the hour for any good organization. It has become an essential requirement for a company’s cultural ethos to be diverse and inclusive in its policies to survive in the marketplace.
Eric Jacobson
NOVEMBER 8, 2014
Keep these five tips in mind when you craft your next company policy: Keep the policy short and simple. Get rid of two old policies for every new policy you implement. Make sure that your organization''s policy and procedures are written to serve your employees and customers--not just your organization. Don''t write a policy in reaction to a single incident. Don''t write a policy longer than one-page, no matter how large your organization may be.
N2Growth Blog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2013
Leaders take the same approach with people they control and call their ultimatums policies using language like, “you will,” or, “you will not.” Red lines and policies are imprecise weapons. By Brian Layer , Chair, Organizational Development, N2growth. The U.S. response to Syrian chemical weapons dominates this week’s news.
N2Growth Blog
OCTOBER 4, 2013
As a young leader, I translated that lesson into a phrase I picked up in the Army: “If it’s stupid, it’s not our policy!”. Someone has to emerge to say this is too stupid to be our policy and offer an acceptable alternative. Is this shutdown too stupid to be our policy? By Brian Layer , Chair, Organizational Development, N2growth.
Eric Jacobson
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Keep these five tips in mind when you craft your next company policy: Keep the policy short and simple. Get rid of two old policies for every new policy you implement. Make sure that your organization's policy and procedures are written to serve your employees and customers--not just your organization. Don't write a policy in reaction to a single incident. Don't write a policy longer than one-page, no matter how large your organization may be.
CEO Insider
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
University teaching is again in session. As in past summer and fall semesters I teach international business at both Georgetown University in Washington D.C. and at Kent University in Canterbury, U.K. With students I note three different categories of sentiments, quite telling of voting tendencies. Two virtually equal blocs boast firmly established perspectives with little […]. CEO Insider
Eric Jacobson
APRIL 18, 2013
Keep these five tips in mind when you craft your next company policy: Keep the policy short and simple. Get rid of two old policies for every new policy you implement. Make sure that your organization''s policy and procedures are written to serve your employees and customers--not just your organization. Don''t write a policy in reaction to a single incident. Don''t write a policy longer than one-page, no matter how large your organization may be.
Eric Jacobson
SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
Keep these five tips in mind when you craft your next company policy: Keep the policy short and simple. Get rid of two old policies for every new policy you implement. Make sure that your organization''s policy and procedures are written to serve your employees and customers--not just your organization. Don''t write a policy in reaction to a single incident. Don''t write a policy longer than one-page, no matter how large your organization may be.
Ron Edmondson
JANUARY 13, 2020
I never really had an official policy of how I handle anonymous criticism, but I often felt I should establish one. The post What’s Your Anonymous Criticism Policy? I’m curious what you do with anonymous criticism. . I realize that growth in any organization and just being in a position of leadership welcomes critics. The larger the organizations I led grew, the more criticism I received. That’s natural. .
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