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Smart ways for government entities to reduce workplace harassment

ELI, Inc. July 6, 2017 No Comments

ELI Founder and CEO Stephen Paskoff was recently interviewed by Mike Causey, senior correspondent and host of Federal News Radio’s “Your Turn,” to offer suggestions to government entities for reducing incidents of workplace harassment. Clear communication is key Paskoff’s core message in the interview was that clear communication of the organization’s culture, including behavior that is expected and that which is not tolerated, should be

Too many choices

Stephen M. Paskoff June 29, 2017 No Comments

Behavioral economists have found that too many choices cause inaction and impede decision making. If we can choose from thousands of funds in which to invest, the breadth may be overwhelming and too often we will choose the status quo: doing nothing. Fewer choices may make it easier for us to act, and act wisely. Likewise, giving leaders and managers too many rules to remember

Leadership must be engaged and active

ELI, Inc. June 22, 2017 No Comments

Efforts linked to values and behavior can’t be pigeonholed as a “human resource initiative” or a “risk management process”; they can’t be driven solely by legal counsel or compliance officers. They must be initiated and directed by senior leaders responsible for the overall direction of the enterprise. Your leaders need to actively support it, communicate their expectations that all employees do the same, and demonstrate

Three practical ways to improve your HR Documentation process

ELI, Inc. June 15, 2017 No Comments

HR professionals understand that proper documentation of employee files is key to human resources management. Whether or not disciplinary action or litigation ever come into play, effective and professional maintenance of files is essential to a well-run HR program. Here are three tips to help: Set up systems Put effort into the structure of your documentation and include specific guidelines as to what is included

If you don’t welcome concerns, you won’t know about problems until it’s too late

ELI, Inc. June 8, 2017 No Comments

One of the most serious legal challenges any organization can face is how to respond to employee complaints without violating scores of laws prohibiting retaliation. In an environment where concerns are invited, the response to a complaint will not be a reflexive and negative – “let’s shoot the messenger” – reaction that spawns many complaints. It will be more along the lines of “let’s encourage

ELI Announces 2017 George H. Kaye and John H. Stafford Award Winners

ELI, Inc. May 30, 2017 No Comments

George H. Kaye Award for Demonstrating ELI’s Values Steve Paskoff recently announced ELI’s Accounts Payable Manager, Gloria Wright, as the recipient of the fourth annual George H. Kaye Award. As an essential part of ELI’s accounting department, Gloria is responsible for managing ELI’s accounts payable responsibilities. Her focus and dedication allow our team to concentrate on the needs of our vendors. In addition to her

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Smart ways for government entities to reduce workplace harassment

Too many choices

Leadership must be engaged and active

Three practical ways to improve your HR Documentation process

If you don’t welcome concerns, you won’t know about problems until it’s too late

ELI Announces 2017 George H. Kaye and John H. Stafford Award Winners