Progressive discipline, as practiced in most organizations, is legally defensible … and flawed in its logic. It is rooted in the decades-old mindset that treating people progressively worse will cause ...

Addressing an employee's failure to meet performance expectations can be challenging for an employer. This article highlights best practices for handling and documenting a non-performing employee. As ...

Employee discipline is one of the most difficult responsibilities managers face. Done poorly, it can damage morale, create resentment and expose a company to unnecessary legal and employee relations ...

As officers we cannot fly off the handle at every inconvenience or minor screw up; we must remain a calm and consistent voice of reason. Every fire officer wants to lead that perfect crew – the crew ...

From the political campaigns of 2024 through the recent tragedy of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, public discourse on social media has been active, and often provocative, divisive and offensive.