From the course: Human Resources: Managing Employee Problems

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How to define and view common problems

How to define and view common problems

From the course: Human Resources: Managing Employee Problems

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How to define and view common problems

- Paul Foster, CEO and founder of the Business Therapist said, "Dealing with employee problems can be difficult. "Not dealing with them can be worse." I want you to keep this quote in mind when you're tempted to think hey, what if I just let them be? I'll be the first to admit dealing with employee problems can suck your energy and time. So it's important to keep a proper perspective by discerning levels of severity and determining the appropriate response. Now, if we can quickly assess problems and their impact, it will guide how and what level of response is needed. So let me share an easy to remember, three-point assessment to achieve this. First off, legal impact. The number one, most important element in ranking the seriousness and level of responsiveness to an employee problem is determining its legal impact, particularly in these key categories, any federal and state laws related to discrimination, sexual…

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