sonny

Remember, my friends, not all of us are so fortunate as to HAVE EAPS

in Body Odor Comment by sonny October 2004

Just curious Smace, on what grounds would you discipline her?

in Communicable Disease at Work Comment by sonny October 2004

I do not typically acknowledge anonymous anything. In my opinion, you do not have the right to ask her anything, nor should you. As my mom would say MYOB x:-) Besides, if she was that sick and that contagious, I doubt she would be at work.

in Communicable Disease at Work Comment by sonny October 2004

In the meantime, I assume you are ignoring the messages?

in ex employee harrassment Comment by sonny October 2004

What kind of investigation?

in Personnel Investigation Comment by sonny October 2004

and even remotely relevant can be a stretch. Be prepared for them to find something.. Good luck, not a lot of fun.

in DOL Audit Comment by sonny October 2004

I agree with what others have already said and am a big fan of EAP's. People have mentioned the training that can come with them and I think that's important, especially the first couple of years til folks feel comfortable.

in EAP Comment by sonny October 2004

Joining in the thanks for all the thoughts and prayers. It was an experience, I'll tell you. Still no power at home, but no one I know had major damage. It is, nonetheless, weird to see your neighbors car pancaked with a tree on top of it. We got…

in Closing for Hurricane Frances & Paying ees Comment by sonny September 2004

We are closing too, but people will be paid. I think Ray's suggestion is great. Just found out the generator we ordered last week is NOT coming in xx( There is NO plywood, NO generators anywhere. People are irritable. Everyone has opinion from T…

in Closing for Hurricane Frances & Paying ees Comment by sonny September 2004

the only problem I would have is with the supervisor running his(?) mouth.

in What do you think? Comment by sonny August 2004

Agree with others and would add that any offense that warrents a 3 week suspension warrents firing.

in Length of suspension Comment by sonny August 2004

[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 08-17-04 AT 12:51PM (CST)[/font][br][br]In our policy it was referred to as Accelerated Benefit. We actually had an employee who was able to collect 50% of the policy prior to his death. It was a huge …

in Employee with cancer Comment by sonny August 2004

of course we remember you. I think you have gotten good advice here. i would add to BSA that if I was also sitting across from you right this minute i would give you xhugs Keep us posted. Hopefully things will look better soon.

in Thoughts and Opinions Please Comment by sonny August 2004

So glad to hear you are safe!

in Interesting Workplace Violence Comment by sonny August 2004

Thanks Pork. We got thru, but I'd be lying if I said it was a bit un-nerving. Hope Scorpio and other check in. As I am sure you all know, it was not pretty in south Florida.

in Interesting Workplace Violence Comment by sonny August 2004

We actually first learned from another agency. They had recently been organized and the word slipped we were next. We also had a labor attorney in to work with managers.

in Union Activity Comment by sonny August 2004

I don't know about Don, but the comment with which I took issue was Larry's comment that alcoholism is not a disease.

in Working while impaired Comment by sonny August 2004

I agree with smace. While the Danger Zones are good, they will not provide you with the self assessment and leadership styles. I am also a big fan of the Myers Briggs.

in Management Skills Training Comment by sonny August 2004

marc and dixi provide excellent point/suggestions, IMHO

in Employee of the Month incentive Comment by sonny July 2004

Voting for whomever you want does not, in my opinion, neccessarily make it fair and could make it nothing more than a popularity contest. Having some criteria can aid some in increasing objectivity. Good luck with your project!

in Employee of the Month incentive Comment by sonny July 2004

I agree with Ray. With so few employees, I think once a month is too often. I am not a big fan of these programs, but we did have a program at my last place of employment. We had a small committee that reviewed the nominations. Nominations could…

in Employee of the Month incentive Comment by sonny July 2004

EDIT..I would avoid the pay cuts, if at all possible.

in Decreasing Exempt staff hours in lieu of RIF Comment by sonny July 2004

When I worked for a PNP we never cut wages, tho there were a few years when we did not get increases. I would avoid this if you could.

in Decreasing Exempt staff hours in lieu of RIF Comment by sonny July 2004

We will close the 31st but at the moment I am just trying to make it to the 5th which is the 4th.

in New Year's Day 2005 Holiday Comment by sonny June 2004

And my final question is, simply, (and I guess what my fried brain has been trying to say) Is there anything that we as PAYING members can do to alter this decision? Yes or no will suffice. Being a computer zero, not hero, I do appreciate what th…