Supervisory Management articles from December 1993

Supervisory Management archives from December 1993

Smoking prohibited? (smoking in the workplace)
December 1, 1993... Now that anti-smoking regulations have become common in all areas of our lives, many non-smokers are becoming more vigilant about "second-hand smoke" in the workplace. The actual dangers of second-hand smoke are still being debated: While the...

Mediating between warring employees.
December 1, 1993... When two or more people around you are at war, keeping your distance may seem to be your best option. But in some situations, staying out of the conflict may result in a lose-lose outcome that causes you as much pain as it does the combatants....

Can a company go to jail?
December 1, 1993... If one of your employees commits a federal crime such as corporate fraud, your company can be held responsible and may sustain millions in fines. A recent report in Management Accounting highlights the dilemma businesses face as a result of...

Who's afraid of the ADA? (Americans with Disabilities Act) (Skill-building Exercise)
December 1, 1993... When the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) went into effect for companies with 25 or more employees in 1992 employers trembled, anticipating huge expenditures for accommodations, workers compensation, and legal fees. Some suits ended up in...

What you say to your employees when you delegate.
December 1, 1993... As we delegate, we communicate many things to those around us about our own self-image, our perception of those we work with, and our feelings about the job. For instance, when we make a decision about which task to give to another, we tell...