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November 13th serves up a perfect combo — National Sandwich Day and World Kindness Day. At People First Inc., we think these two celebrations have a lot in common with workplace culture. Just like a great sandwich, a respectful workplace depends on balance, layers, and care. And like kindness, it’s often the small gestures that...

We recently helped a client navigate a tough situation: an employee who stole from the company and then failed to show up for work. When asked if they were quitting, the employee said no — yet their actions told another story. The employer terminated the employee for theft.   Unfortunately, without written proof that the...

Source: SPARK   Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and similar state and local laws, employers may be required to make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, and for an employee’s sincerely held religious beliefs and practices, unless it creates an undue hardship on the business. For...

This supervisor obviously does not have a clue. She doesn’t even know what time blocking means. She doesn’t understand that, if you’re in meetings 24/7, how do you get the work or the commitments you’ve made at each of those meetings done without time blocking. She obviously lacks training or lacks the support of a...

Today is National Men Make Dinner Day, and while the name alone might make some men reach for the takeout menu, it’s really a day about stepping out of your comfort zone — apron on, recipe in hand — and taking responsibility for something that keeps things running smoothly at home. Sound familiar? It should....

At People First, we’re often asked great questions that help business owners stay compliant and confident in their hiring practices.   This week, one of our clients reached out with a common concern:   “We use a background screening company, but we don’t do any credit checks. Do we still need to follow the Fair...

If there’s one thing you’ll quickly learn about Barbara Flynn, it’s that she loves people just as much as she loves business. With more than 30 years of experience in business management, Barbara has built companies, mentored leaders, and helped business owners turn their dreams into well-run realities.   Her career began in Human Resources...

Source: SPARK   Effective leadership today requires continuous adaptation and learning. Traditional experience and knowledge are no longer enough. Therefore, leaders need agility and a willingness to try new methods themselves, while fostering an environment where failure is viewed as a learning opportunity. This culture of experimentation drives innovation and helps teams navigate technological uncertainties....

If I were the manager of this supervisor, I would fire them, either that or give them a little more training because their behavior is totally unacceptable. If an employee is given an unpaid lunch hour, there should be no expectation of them working through their lunch hour. The supervisor is constantly reporting that they...