Tweet

Betsey Nash Articles

Written by: Betsey Nash

Shaping the World of Work - Click To Read Article
What does it mean to "shape your world of work"? Every office & company has an atmosphere & personality. Whether you choose to create it or not, there is one. Betsey helps explain the importance of consciously shaping your world of work.

Stupid Is Not A Protected Class - Click To Read Article
Harassment comes in many forms & many times can be prevented simply by taking the time to think. Betsey presents a few examples of people who simply made "stupid" choices.

Those Summertime Blues - Click To Read Article
With summer comes a host of issues: Summer jobs, Heat Illness Standards, work permits, etc. Betsey helps walk you through them.

For Employees Only - Click To Read Article
Ever been disappointed with your year-end bonus? Ever felt like you got less than you deserved? Betsey addresses this issue with a real life example.

For Job Seekers Only - Click To Read Article
Do you have an interview coming up? Betsey explains how "ironing skills" can improve your "interviewing skills".

Tell Me Something Good - Click To Read Article
"Don't trash your co-workers, tell me how great they are!" Wouldn't you like that type of atmosphere at your company? Betsey explains how one CFO is strengthening the culture of her company with regular acts of kindness.

Immigration, Wages, & Grammar - Click To Read Article
Betsey touches on 3 topics in this article: ICE raids in central California, the wage forecast for 2011, & "her use of grammar".

Retaliation Is Now #1 - Click To Read Article
"Retaliation" has become the number one reason employees bring charges against their employers. Betsey points to a recent Supreme Court decision & offers some advice.

It’s That Time of Year - Click To Read Article
For an HR Professional, a new year often means lots of new laws, regulations, & legal changes. Betsey will share with you some things that you should be aware of as we enter 2011.

Illegal Workers: More Businesses to be Audited - Part 2 - Click To Read Article
More helpful advice about I-9s, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), & hiring.

Illegal Workers: The Feds are Spreading their Net to Snag All Kinds of Businesses - Part 1 - Click To Read Article
Do you tell yourself, "The fed won't bother with me, I'm just a small business." You really should think about that again. Betsey explains some of the changes that she sees developing & it directly impacts small businesses & their owners.

You Say Leader, I Say Potato - Click To Read Article
Manager... Leader... Are they the same? Should they be the same? Betsey brings some clarity to those questions.

A “Cautionary” Christmas Carol - Click To Read Article
"A Christmas Carol" for employers based on a true story. We hope that you enjoy your holidays & never lose your good will toward others.

The Latest HR Issues - Click To Read Article
Workers Comp - Dress Codes - Social Media - Misunderstandings... oh, the pleasures of HR. Here are Betsey's suggestions on handling these issues.

Health Care Reforms - How Are You Dealing With Them? - Click To Read Article
Health Care Reforms are beginning to roll out now. Do you know how to deal with them? How are your employees responding? Betsey has some advise for you.

Steve Forbes, Al Gore, & Marcus Buckingham - Click To Read Article
HR Conventions are a great place to keep your finger on the pulse of current & future events. Betsey shares a little information about what she learned recently.

Shirley Sherrod’s Cautionary Tale - Click To Read Article
Check the facts, check the facts, check that facts. Never assume.

Situational Delegating - Click To Read Article
There are 4 levels of delegating that every supervisor should know & use. Betsey briefly defines each one & discusses the importance of empowering your people.

That’s the Breaks - Click To Read Article
Lunch breaks - rest breaks. How often are they required? How long do they need to be? Does it make a difference which industry you're in? How do I know? Betsey's here to help.

Overheard In A Break Room Last Week - Click To Read Article
Discussions in the break/lunch room can sometimes get... well... interesting. And sometimes rather heated. Betsey has some examples & suggestions on how to handle situations like that.

Money Ain’t the Only Motivator - Click To Read Article
What can you do to retain your best employees when money isn't available? Is encouragement enough in a down market?

Leadership and Love - Click To Read Article
Do all employees hate their jobs? Is it possible to love your job? What can a supervisor do?

HR Horrors Part Deux: Workers Comp - Click To Read Article
More HR horror stories... When it comes to workers comp, how proactive do you need to be?

The Horrors of HR - Part One: Hiring, Teasing, Checking In - Click To Read Article
Can your employees' work environment become "too friendly - too comfortable"? If so, how do you address this issue? Betsey has some advice.

Health Care Affordability Act: It’s Only The Third Inning - Click To Read Article
PPACA (the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) has created a lot of questions for everyone. This article will help clarify a little bit of what we know so far (as of May 2010). It may be quite a while before we know everything - but we'll keep you posted.

Hard to Believe: Texting Not OK, per college students - Click To Read Article
Texting & social media in the work place... Should it be allowed? Here are some results from a local college.

A Favorable Determination From The EDD - Click To Read Article
Even if you "document, document, document", you still need to be aware of "how" to present those documents. This article will present a case in point.

Texting: The Key to Controlling the Latest Distraction - Click To Read Article
Texting - Facebook - Twitter... How does all of this fit into the workday? Or should it?

The Return of the Memo Conundrum - Click To Read Article
This is part two of the article "Inappropriate Email...Huh?" Sometimes, finding the right words for in-house memos can be SO difficult.

New Year’s Resolutions - Click To Read Article
Here are 12 things that an employer/supervisor can resolve to do this year to improve the work place environment.

New Year’s Resolutions (part two) - Click To Read Article
These 12 resolutions are suggested for employees... How to improve themselves & their workplace.

Layoffs… How Do I Lay Off Employees? - Click To Read Article
Layoffs... Employers ask, "Where do I begin? What do I say (or don't say)? What kind of documentation do I need? Are there rules to this process?" Betsey helps walk you through this process... a process nobody likes.

Quitting vs. Unemployment Claims - Click To Read Article
Can an employee collect unemployment insurance if they voluntarily quit?

Employee Motivation – Is It Different During This Recession? - Click To Read Article
With a down-scaled budget, how do you (as an employer) motivate your employees? How do you keep them from looking for "greener pastures"? Betsey has some positive suggestions for you.

Cut My Pay? No Way. Yes, Way. - Click To Read Article
Can the owner of a company just decide to decrease your pay with no forewarning? The answer to that question is not as simple as it might seem. Read what Betsey has to say & find out some additional options that might be open to you.

Communication Is Key - Click To Read Article
Most people do not quit their jobs, they quit their supervisors. This article discusses the importance of supervisor/employee communication; especially in this day of "twittering" & "linking".

Inappropriate Email… Huh? - Click To Read Article
Sometimes, trying to clarify something can make it less clear. Sometimes, trying to explain the rules can make them harder to follow. You'll understand better once you read this article... enjoy.

Bereavement Leave Is A Benefit - Click To Read Article
When a death happens in the life of an employee, how should that be handled? Do you have a policy for bereavement? What does it entail? After losing both parents in less than 3 months, Betsey discusses bereavement from the viewpoint of Human Resources as well as someone who's grieving.

What's Your “Management” Color? - Click To Read Article
"Why won't people listen to me?" - "It's not that difficult." - "Why is this taking so long?" Do those statements sound familiar? Maybe the problem has to do with personality types... Do you know your staff's "colors"?

Who Would You Lunch With? - Click To Read Article
My favorite HR question to ask new employees is "Who would you lunch with?". Learn why this can be a great question to add to your list.

You Got ‘em, Now Keep ‘em - Click To Read Article
How do you keep your star employees, especially in a monetarily flat economy? Does it require more than just "a raise"? Money is not always the key.

Stupid Employee Tricks - He Said, She Said - Click To Read Article
The HR profession sometimes presents rather "unusual" situations (but usually they're only funny when you're looking back at them). This is one of "those" stories. It makes you wonder "What were they thinking?"

My Favorite Interview Questions - Click To Read Article
Suggested questions to ask & things to think about when interviewing new job applicants.

"I Love Mondays!" Are You Kidding Me? - Click To Read Article
During this recession, employee morale is incredibly important. Betsey shares some new statistics & ideas that can help you - without breaking your budget.





Share this article with your friends. Fund someone's dream.

Leave a comment below or share on the left and you'll help support entrepreneurs in Africa through our partnership with Kiva. Over $50,000 raised and counting - Please keep sharing! Learn more.

Tweet

Newsletter

Get advice & tips from famous business
owners, new articles by entrepreneur
experts, my latest website updates, &
special sneak peaks at what's to come!

Name:
Email:

Popular Articles

Severance and Separation Agreements

Stress: What Causes It and How To Deal With It

Creating a Better Place to Work

Suggestions

Email us your ideas on how to make our
website more valuable! Thank you Sharon
from Toronto Salsa Lessons / Classes for
your suggestions to make the newsletter
look like the website and profile younger
entrepreneurs like Jennifer Lopez.