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10 Common Mistakes Employers Make

Ronald F. Smedley | posted 10/24/2007
This article provided by the Engstrom Institute

Let's face it, as employers focusing on ministry or business, it is easy to lose sight of the rocks and potholes that can come our way with employees. One can think things are moving along well and WHAM! … someone shares their distraught over something or someone in the organization. People problems. These types of issues come from a vast array of reasons, many resulting from a lack of clarity or focus within various areas of human resources.

Below are what I believe are ten mistakes one can make that will only expand and exasperate the people problems within your organization. If addressed both in a timely and proper way, your organization is well on its way to being one that anyone would be proud to work for.

1. Not having an employee handbook. There are all sorts of excuses for organizations not having an employee handbook (my personal favorite is "we have great employees, no need"). No excuse, however, will help you once an employee files a complaint with the Department of Fair ...

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