U.S. Workers Hit the Road

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Peggy Noonan tells Notre Dame class of 2019 to break up big tech

Peggy Noonan tells Notre knigin class of 2019 to break up big techPeggy Noonan tells Notre knigin class of 2019 to break up big techOn May 19 Peggy Noonan gave a commencement speech to Notre Dames graduating class of 2019 at the Joyce Center. Noonanis a New York Times best-selling author, a jurnalistfor The Wall Street Journal and contributor to NBC News and ABC News, and a former speechwriter for President Ronald Regan.President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., andThomas Burish, Charles and Jill Fisczu sich Provost welcomed the guests and introduced the speakers for the 174th commencement ceremony. Here is her speech in its entirety and video footage.Peggy Noonans commencement speech for class of 2019 at Notre DameGood morning all, Father Jenkins, Board of Trustees, esteemed faculty, students, distinguished fellow honorees. I thank you for this from the bottom of my heart. Father, I must say I found the tribute you just read to be almost embarrassingly flattering, but thats because I w rote it. So I guess factor that in. Normally I just say I dont deserve those kind words, but then I have arthritis and I dont deserve that either. So what the heck?I want you to know, Father John, I count it as a great compliment of my life that you said I sound like I went to Notre Dame. This makes me want to go to old Finneys and have a Natty Light. Lets all meet there. Well get through this. Well meet there.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moraI must begin - I bedrngnislagee, a remarkable thing to begin with, this great institution is 177 years old, which of course makes it younger than some of this years presidential candidates. But in all those years, it has never quite happened in an utterly formal sense that the class valedictorian, salutatorian and commencement speaker were all women.Now, this reminds me of a story. A few years ago, a boy came home from grade school and tol d his father that he was second in his class and that a girl had won top distributions-mix. So his father started to tease him and he said, Surely, Tommy, youre not going to be beaten by a mere girl. And Tommy said, You know, Dad, girls arent nearly as mere as they used to be.So it is a delight to be with these strong, smart women who are not at all mere, with Annalise and Sofia, and who along with Notre Dames strong, smart men make this University the great thing that it is.And so I am honored to address the great and fabled class of 2019. This is your day. We honor not only you, the graduates, but your parents, your families and all the overflow rooms, your friends, grandparents, aunts and uncles, everyone who made the triumph of a Notre Dame degree possible. Nothing happens alone, or no great personal achievement does. So all honor to whatever little platoon helped you land on this shore.I mean to be brief today. Im going to try to be at least as interesting as the redacted Muell er report.I do not wish to take part in any campus controversies, though I note that under our gowns, many of us up here are wearing leggings. Even Father Jenkins.But I must say there is a tenderness to the sight of all of you today. Its a corny thing to say, but I want to say it. When people show unhidden joy in their accomplishments and good fortune and blessings, witnessing it feels almost intimate, and that is why all graduations, for all the pomp and ceremony and brass bands, all of them are so personally moving every year. I remember Bobby Kennedy saying - of another bright class at another time - he said in a commencement address, Youre about to enter the great world with all its splendor, but all its challenges and hardships and tests also, and he said, and so my advice to you is dont go. Stay here. Its nice here.I found I too have only one piece of advice for you, and it is for when you yourselves, if you choose, and if you are blessed, become parents. That advice is Neve r put a child wearing Superman pajamas on the top bunk. Just dont do it. Nothing good will happen. Youll thank me one day.Now, you are well used to great praise for this great school. I join it. You are a great private institution and a great Catholic university. You have a mighty endowment, access to the best, a rich field of scholars and thinkers. You are an intellectual powerhouse, but it is also true that Notre Dame occupies a very special piece of terrain in the American psyche. If you are perhaps of a certain age, certainly Irish Catholic, Notre Dame lives in your head whether youve ever been here or not. It is now and always, as you know, Knute Rockne. It is the soundtrack from Rudy, that rousing music when they carry him on their shoulders off the field. Notre Dame is Touchdown Jesus, the Hail Mary Pass, the Fighting Irish, the Four Horsemen, the Golden Dome. It is Ted Hesburgh. It is what we have been as Americans, how weve seen ourselves and wish totenstill to be - heroes living and working together.Now, if you worked for Ronald Reagan, as I did, of course you think of George Gipp, whom Reagan played in Knute Rockne, All American. Now Reagans attachment to this University, as you well know, was such that it was the first school he visited after hed been shot in March of 1981, but hed made a commitment to speak at graduation and he kept it, marking what he called the first time he ever turned in a college assignment on time. You gave him an honorary degree. He said he always thought the first one was honorary. But on that day, May 17, 1981, Notre Dame having a sophisticated sense of what he had been through - it had been worse than had been said by the White House. You knew it. Having had a sophisticated sense of what hed been through, Notre Dame wore its heart on its sleeve, greeting him with a standing ovation and great spontaneous cheers. Now the president that day said a university like this is a storehouse of knowledge, mostly because the fresh men bring so much in and the seniors take so little away.He said the thing that had interested him most when he was a young man about the story of George Gipp is the fact that the students, the team had never known Gipp. Hed been a few years older than all of them. They didnt know his story until coach Rockne told it to them in the locker room on that terrible day when they were losing so bad. Now they were a fractious team. Reagan said apparently they didnt get along, but they went back onto the field and turned the game around, not out of affection for Gipp, whom, again, they hadnt known, but out of loyalty to the idea of having a heart of hanging together, working together, coming through - out of loyalty to the idea of loyalty itself.Reagan that day touched on the great themes of 20th-century conservatism - man and the state. He raised high the individual.But he also said these words Government has certain legitimate functions which it can perform very well. It can be responsi ve to the people, it can be humane and compassionate. But when it tries to do things that are not its proper province, it will not do them so well. It has a tendency to fail there. He wasnt saying find the balance. He was saying, use your discernment, use your judgment. And he was speaking not in a partisan way, but to both parties.So today I want to speak briefly about that phrase, proper province.Reagan respected reality. The spirit of Reaganism was in line with the real need of the era. The economy was stagnant with double-digit inflation and unemployment - a mess. He knew the America of his time was in need of being unleashed, of rising, of throwing off unhelpful barriers so the country would flourish. That was the urgent need.To me, and at its best, conservatism, which of course is one of Americas two great political tendencies - conservatism is not a reaction, but a reminder from a wise old friend. It is not the antidote to progressivism. It is not the antidote to anything. It is its own vivid and particular mood, or attitude. It is an attempt at wisdom, grounded in knowledge of human history and human nature. It lacks the shine of newness, but perhaps thats because it has withstood the test of time. Its weathered look is testament to its enduring power. Edmund Burke spoke of an unseen compact between the living, the dead and the unborn. Margaret Thatcher was less poetic. She said the facts of life are conservative.Conservatives are always still trying to define conservatism, which suggests it is a lively thing - dynamic, still changing, finding new ausprgungs in new eras.Adam Gopnik of the New Yorker has just written a good book about what he calls the moral adventure of liberalism. And thats good. I think he is in part trying to free liberalism from a feeling of mere ideology. He says liberalism finds its best expression in a thousand small sanities.So I ask, how does conservatism find its best expression now, in the 21st century? What are its small sanities?I happen to see wisdom in the words of Oscar Hammerstein, the great Broadway lyricist. Asked in a TV interview 60 years ago by Mike Wallace if Eastern media folk werent mostly or all liberal, Hammerstein wasnt defensive at all. He said, Yes, we are. He said, Yes, I am. And yes, he said, this affects the view of the world that Americans are given. But he figured liberals need conservatives to hold them back, and conservatives need liberals to pull them forward.And in our history that has been pretty much true.Now, there are many conservatives right now who, looking down the road to future presidential cycles, to moments beyond this one, who long to return to the twentieth century arguments for smaller government and spending. And I understand. You dont want government bigger than it has to be. You always want taxes lower rather than higher. You dont want to dishearten people. In an age of deficits you want to keep your eye on spending.But I believe that limited style of con servatism, while very right for its time, is not now enough in and of itself because it is not fully in line with the crises of this moment or of its reigning facts.I believe the need now is not so much for unleashing as undergirding - steadying, strengthening, supporting so that America can flourish.The federal government will not likely become smaller and less expensive in our lifetimes. Theres almost no political will for it in Congress - they privately admit this - or within the parties, where theyll privately admit it. What we have now and for the foreseeable future is two parties of large government, one leaning a little this way on the issues, the other that.And to me now the important question is what that government does.I believe America needs help right now and America knows it. The reasons are so obvious that weve almost stopped saying them. But weve been living through an ongoing cultural catastrophe for the last 30 years. You know all the words that I will say now - illegitimacy, the decline of faith, low family formation, child abuse and neglect, drugs, poor education. But all of that exists alongside of and is made worse by an entertainment culture from which the poor and neglected are unprotected and which is devoted to violence and nihilism.Politically as a people, we are constantly bitterly pitted against each other along racial, religious and many other lines. Culturally we are force-fed a picture of America as an ugly, racist, misogynist nation - fruit of the poison tree, as somebody said. So even honest love of country isnt allowed to hold us together so much anymore. I believe were losing, through all these things, some higher sense of ourselves.America right now has a strong economy, growth is solid, unemployment is way down, employment is way up, thank God. But underneath that America is, as Father John quoted, a torn-up, wounded place in need of repair. And honestly Im not fussy about where the repair comes from, what levels, wha t entities, and I dont think the American people are either. I just think they want it to come soon.And all of this to my mind comes within a certain historical fact. You cant see all the worlds weapons, all its mischief, its malice, its accidents too, and not know that someday we as a country will face a bad day or a series of bad days. And everything will depend on our ability to hold together and hold fast. A strong people will make their way through it, together, and to the other side. But with so much tearing us apart now, will we have that sense of cohesion and solidarity? This is often on my mind.So my belief is that whatever holds us together now, whatever makes us stronger, brings us together, binds us close right now is good and necessary and must be encouraged with whatever it takes.Conservatives pride themselves on being earthbound, and thats nice. They respect gravity. But I would say - they havent asked - but I would say they should step up. Just step up a few steps higher, change the vantage point, see the country more clearly. Dont be battling right now to make government smaller, dont be talking about that, I mean dont make believe thats what youre doing. Instead, make government more helpful, more pertinent to all of the urgencies around us.Shift focus - direct government toward conservative ends. Focus on conserving.We are hearing now and listening to those running for the Democratic nomination for the presidency. They would, most of them come forward and say they would shift things more towards progressive ends. And they will talk about it and they have many interesting thoughts on global climate change, Medicare for all, reparations debates and such. Fine. Let those debates commence and continue.But what would a government aimed at conservative ends look like? I cant fully say because we cant go too long in a commencement address, but these are just a few things that my mind went toFirst of all, whatever might help families form, grow a nd endure. Whatever will help, do it. Make it a matter of national policy.America is in a severe, and each year growing, mental health crisis. Lets try to solve it. Help give families what they need. They dont have enough recourse now when somebody inside the family is turning sick.My goodness, teaching the lost boys of the working and middle class how to live - the infrastructure bills floating around Washington are good in themselves to me, because we need better bridges, tunnels and roads, and because we need the pride as a nation that comes from making them better. Like Eisenhowers building of the U.S. highway system in the 1950s, a spirit of we can still do that.But I am most for infrastructure because it could provide a great national setting for breakthrough mentorship in which men teach boys how to do something. I swear they should go out and recruit in the most difficult and detached neighborhoods and towns, dragging teenage boys out of the house integrating them into a wo rld of dynamism and competence.Couldnt we work a little bit harder on helping our immigrants become Americans? However the illegal immigration crisis is resolved or not resolved, there are tens of millions of immigrants, legal and illegal, already here. Who helps them love America? Who can teach them lovingly our history and what it means to be part of this great project called America? It is a tragedy of the past 15 years in immigration debates that weve lost sight of a central fact that has everything to do with our future. We, America, we have the best immigrants in the world. Lets just try to help them a little bit more. Thank you.Only two more.What can be done to focus more on threats to religious freedom? They are real and will get real. You know this. The polls are interesting. They say Americans are not always breaking down the doors to go to church, but they respect religious life. They intuitively understand the crucial nature of religious institutions, and they dont want to see them under siege. They dont want long-held religious beliefs compromised or trampled by the state. I feel Ive known America a long time. Deep down it actually respects you when the dogma lives loudly within you.That was my shout-out to Amy Barrett. Thank you. Thank you, Amy.You know, just for fun, break up big tech. You know all the reasons. Deliberate abuse of privacy, deliberately addicting people, monopoly. They turned a convenience into a utility. Fine. Regulate it. At this point, do it to prove we are not passive observers of the corruption of our society, but active combatants against it. We would be showing, as in the highways and I hope in the infrastructure, we can still do something big, and together, as a people.So theres many more points. I mean, you could all do your 10-point system if you wanted to because you live in America and look at it every day and you know whats not working.But to me, really the point of conservatism is to conserve. It is to protect and s trengthen, to focus on ends not abstract and notional but immediate and concrete.Everyone in politics always want to go through the old motions because everyone in politics wants to be safe. They figure what worked in the past will work in the future. But challenges change, eras change. It does no good to repeat old mantras, especially when you dont even mean to enact them.So be far-sighted, I would say to my friends see Americas real state and real plight.If a government will be a large, it will need sober-minded stewards. If a government will be large, it will require protecting the system that made our wealth and allowed us to be generous with the world and with ourselves. And that is free-market capitalism. Conservatives especially dont just accept that system, they actually love it. And you fight hard for what you love.And so let me add only one more thing from the writer and thinker Yuval Levin. He said conservatives have to stop hating our institutions. A conservatism that de spises it societys institutions is self-destructive. He is exactly right.In our political life, both sides have big sins. But you cannot hate and denigrate government, the press, the courts, our institutions and claim that the same time that you are trying to be constructive. You are not. You cannot hate the other side and claim you are trying to help. You are not. Fight failures, fight oversteps, fight arrogance and high-handedness. But we must do it in a spirit of repair.The secret of successful politics Be moved more by what you love than what you hate.And so I am done. But I would say all of this is a matter of proper province. All of this to me is being loyal to the team. All this to me is being loyal to the idea of loyalty itself.And so I thank you. It has been an honor to be here on this great day, May 19, 2019, in South Bend, Indiana, at the University of Notre Dame in the house that Rockne built, and Ted Hesburgh too. May God bless you and keep you, the class of 2019. Thank you.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

Steps to Take to Start a Pet Taxi Service

Steps to Take to Start a Pet Taxi tafelgeschirrSteps to Take to Start a Pet Taxi ServicePet taxi services transport pets to veterinary or grooming appointments on behalf of their owners. Busy professionals with full-time jobs find this type of service particularly valuable because their pets make it to weekday appointments without disrupting their work schedules. A pet taxi geschftliches miteinander has a relatively low startup cost and can be a profitable way to enter the pet service industry. Here are the steps to take to start your pet taxi business. Form Your Business The first step is deciding whether to form your business as a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company (LLC), or corporation. There are various tax and liability advantages to each type of business. Consult with an attorney or tax accountant who will be able to provide advice on which type of business will be best for your situation. You will also need to look into acquiring any necessary lice nses or permits, becoming bonded and insured as a service provider, and complying with any additional requirements from county, city,and state regulatory agencies. Define a Service Area Pet taxi services can choose to operate within a specific region, city, or town. Many pet taxi services operate in large metropolitan areas where residents are not likely to own cars, and they may even limit their service to a particular section of the city. Purchase Equipment Buying a vehicle will be your biggest startup expenseunless you already own one that is suitable as a pet taxi. Vans or sport utility vehicles are ideal for carrying large crates, but cars can work just as well for transporting smaller animals. Regardless of what type of vehicle you choose to use, it should be air-conditioned, well maintained, and clean. You should also have several crates of various sizes to accommodate pets being transported- unless you are only transporting one breed size (i.e., toys). While travel b y crate is the most common option for pet taxis, you should also keep some dog harness seatbelts on-hand, just in case some owners specify that their animals are not to ride in crates. Create a Contract You will need to draft a voreingestellt contract that the pet owner will sign before service is provided. This contract should specifically spell out the terms of service, including cost, pickup point, destination,and drop-off times. The contract should also address any liability issues regarding responsibility for potential injuries while animals are in your custody. List all pertinent details of a pets history, such as his age, breed, medical issues including allergies, veterinarians name and contact information, and owners emergency contact information. Price Your Services The best way to determine your rate for services is to investigate what other pet taxi businesses are charging in your area or in cities of a similar size. The rate may be based on time spent in transit, total mileage, the number of pets being transported, or a combination of all these factors. An additional surcharge might be included to defray expenses for fuel, insurance,and incidentals such as cleaning products to maintain a professional-lookingvehicle. Pricing options may also include a drop-off rate, whereby the m stops at the time when the pet is left at the location and restarts when it is picked up at a later time. You should also consider a stay-and-wait rate, whereby the driver stays to supervise the pet during its appointment. Advertise Launching a basic website with your services is one way to ensure your business is discovered by customers who need your services. To cover expenses, instead of hiring a professional, you can set up your own website with platforms like Wordpress. You can also advertiseon the vehicle that you are using. Permanent lettering can be applied directly to the vehicle, or customized magnets can be used for a non-permanent option. The vehicle will act as a moving advertisement for your services and will be visible to target customers when it is parked at pet service locations. It is also advisable to create a business card or flyer that you can leave at various pet service locations such as veterinary clinics, dog grooming facilities, boarding kennels, and doggie daycare businesses. Anywhere that pets might need to be dropped off is an ideal location for you to advertise. You should also consider placing print ads in inexpensive local publications or posting on job boards like Craigslist. Manage Appointments You will definitely need to create a schedule that you can easily access and update. This can be in the form of a spreadsheet, an app for your smartphone, or an old-school paper appointment book. It is also smart to use a cell phone as your primary contact number because you will be in-transit most of the time. A hands-free device (e.g., wireless earbuds) is ideal for managing calls that may come in while you ar e driving from one location to the next.

Pattern Makers and Dress Makers Resume Template 2018s Top Format

Pattern Makers and Dress Makers Resume Template 2018s Top FormatPattern Makers and Dress Makers Resume Template - 2018s Top FormatPattern makers and dress makers can find work in most states, with California, Texas, and New York having the highest employment rates. To stitch together a tight resume for this industry, emphasize the types of clothing you have made and any details that might appeal to retail, performing arts, and other potential employers.There are no tiefpunkt education levels for work in this field, but include classes, hobbies, festivals, and other opportunities youve had to showcase your work. Also include awards in home economics or sewing contests in a highlights section. In your resume summary, you should display a positive and creative attitude that would attract potential employers.Put together your resume using tips from the pattern makers and dress makers resume template below. Create ResumeMilly Ellison100 Main Street, Cityplace, CA, 91019Home (555) 322-73 37Cell (555) 322-7337example-emailexample.comProfessional SummaryA detail oriented, hard word working Draper/Sample Maker skilled at developing a complete garment from the pattern, to cutting, sewing, and pressing to be ready for the showroom.SkillsSewingSuperb eye for detailDraping specialistExcellent time managementSoft PatternmakingExceptional organizational skillsSpecializing in formal dressesMentor for new hires in sample makingUse of specialized seamstress machines such as, button hole, cover stitch, pearl edge and merrowWork HistoryDraper/Sample Maker, 05/1999 to 03/2013JR Nites Corp (formerly Arianna Ltd.) New York, NYPrepared and pinned muslin on mannequin according to the design sketch.Styled accurately for design approval.Created soft paper pattern sized to fit model.Supervised and mentored new sample makers.Steamed and ironed fashion items in preparation for professional photo shoots.Discussed style lines, details and revisions with designer, and fixed in a quick turn a round time.The final garments created were sold throughout New York City in large retail stores such as Macys and JC Penny to small specialty clothing boutiques.EducationAssociate of Arts Fashion, Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NYCoursework in Pattern Making Customize ResumeMore Textile and Apparel Resume TemplatesPattern Makers and Dress Makers Resume TemplatesTailors and Sewers Resume TemplatesLaundry and Dry Cleaning Resume Templates

How a Supervisor Can Manage Employee Absenteeism

How a Supervisor Can Manage Employee AbsenteeismHow a Supervisor Can Manage Employee AbsenteeismIn 2017 the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) estimated that almost 3% of an employers workforce was absent on any given day. The high price of absenteeism affects organizations, even more, when lost productivity, morale and temporary labor costs are considered. What continues to be of most concern is that almost two out of three employees who dont show up for work arent actually physically ill. For most companies, the responsibility for managing absenteeism has fallen primarily on immediate supervisors. These supervisors are often the only people who are aware that a certain employee is absent. They are in the best lokalitt to understand the circumstances surrounding an individuals absence and to notice a problem at an early stage. Therbeiefore, their active involvement in the companys absence procedures is pivotal to the overall effectiveness and future success of the absence policy or prog ram. To ensure that supervisors are comfortable and competent in their role of managing absenteeism, they need to have the full support of senior management. All parties must be aware of the aim of absence policies and procedures. Should there be discrepancies between departments a policy can lose its effectiveness. To provide more consistency, supervisors should be trained in their responsibilities about managing absenteeism, advised how to conduct effective return-to-work interviews, and educated in the use of disciplinary procedures when necessary. The Responsibilities of the Supervisor In addition to ensuring that work is appropriately covered during the employees absence, there are a number of other critical actions that supervisors need to take to manage absenteeism. They should ensure that all employees are fully aware of the organizations policies and procedures for dealing with the absence,be the first point of contact when an employee phones in sickmaintain appropriate ly detailed, accurate, and up-to-date absence records for their staff, (e.g., date, nature of illness/reason for absence, the expected return to work date, doctors certification if necessary),identify any patterns or trends of absences which cause concern,conduct return-to-work interviewsimplement disciplinary procedures where necessary. The Return-to-Work Interview The training of supervisors in how to best manage absenteeism should include instruction on how to conduct effective and fair return-to-work interviews. Recent national surveys indicate that these interviews are regarded as one of the most effective tools for managing short-term absenteeism. The return-to-work discussion will enable the supervisor to welcome the employee back to work, in addition to demonstrating managements strong commitment to controlling and managing absenteeism in the workdistributions-mix. The interview will enable a check to be made that the employee is well enough to return to work. The neces sary paperwork can be completed so that the absence and its conclusion are properly recorded. The fact that an established procedure is in place to investigate and discuss absence with an employee may, on its own, act as a deterrent for non-attendance for disingenuous reasons. Interviews need to be carried out as promptly as possible following the absentees return to work (no later than one day after his or her return). The employee should be given ample opportunity to outline the reasons for his or her absence. The supervisor should use the interview as a time to explore any issues that the employee may have which are leading to absence. The goal is to foster an open and supportive culture. The procedures are in place to make sure that help and advice are offered when needed and to ensure that the employee is fit to return to work. Employees will usually appreciate the opportunity to explain genuine reasons for the absence within a formalized structure. Should the supervisor doubt the authenticity of the reasons given for absence, he/she should use this opportunity to express any doubts or concerns. At all times, the employee must be aware that the interview is not merely part of company procedures, but a significant meeting during which the absence has been noted and may have implications for future employment. The companys disciplinary procedure, in the darbietung of unacceptable levels of absence, should be explained to the employee. At no point during the meeting should the interview become a form of punishment, but should be seen as an occasion to highlight and explain the repercussions of absence within the department. The vast majority of employees derive a sense of pride and achievement from their work and management should be encouraged to treat these individuals as responsible adults. Recommended Disciplinary Procedures if Absenteeism Continues The following guidelines outline the recommended steps to be taken in cases where short-term absences are considered to be above an acceptable level in a particular period of time. Stage 1 Counseling Interview The immediate supervisor should advise the employee of his concern over the absences, try to establish the reasons for the sickness and determine what needs to be done to improve attendance.If any medical condition is identified at this stage and is likely to have an effect on job suitability, the supervisor should arrange an appointment with a company-approved doctor. This should be confirmed with the employee in writing within five working days.If from the discussion, the problem does not appear to be due to an underlying unfitness for work, the supervisor should advise the employee that, while the recorded ailments may be genuine, a sustained improvement in attendance is expected or the next stage in the procedure will be taken. A review of the attendance will automatically be made each month for the next six months. Stage 2 First Formal Review (Verbal Warning Stage) If the employees absences continue to worsen following analysis and regular monitoring, he should be invited to attend a formal review meeting with the supervisor.The absence record should be detailed in a letter inviting the employee for this interview. The employee should be advised that she is entitled to be represented by a union representative or a colleague as appropriate.The purpose of this meeting will be tocontinue to discuss the underlying reasons for the absences,advise the employee of the service and cost implications of her absence, andwarn the employee (except when deciding to seek medical advice) that if there is not a substantial and sustained improvement, her employment may be terminated because of her inability to maintain an acceptable attendance level. This constitutes a verbal warning. Where medical attention is warranted, action must be taken immediately. The meeting is therefore only adjourned to allow this part of the process to be completed. Within five wo rking days, the employee must receive medical advice. The meeting is then reconvened with HR and the doctors opinion is discussed.If the doctor confirms fitness for work, the employee should be warned about the consequences of continued absence. Stage 3 Second Formal Review (Written Warning Stage) Regular monitoring indicates that no improvement in the absence pattern has occurred, a second formal meeting will be arranged with HR.The letter inviting the employee to the meeting will include the absence record and, again, advice on representation.Any new information given at the meeting regarding ill health or a change in the nature of sickness may need to be assessed by a company-approved doctor.The employee should be given the opportunity to explain his or her absence record. If appropriate, the supervisor should inform the employee that a formal written warning is being issued and that this warning will remain in the employees file for a specified period. A copy of the warning should be issued to the employee and to his/her representative. The employee should be informed that failure to comply with the companys attendance expectations and to improve on the present unacceptable record of absence, will result in the termination of the employees employment.Where fitness for work is in doubt, proceed with redeployment options according to the guidance received by the doctor. Consult with the employees union representative (if applicable) on the redeployment process and options. Stage 4 Temporary Suspension From Work If following the implementation of the previous stages of the disciplinary process, no improvement in attendance occurs, management may proceed with a temporary suspension without pay. The intention to suspend should be confirmed in writing with details of the start and end dates. A copy of the letter of suspension should be sent to the employees representative (if applicable). Stage 5 Termination of Employment This is the final stage in the disciplinary process whereby the employee is dismissed for an inability to comply with the companys requirements for attendance at work. Dismissal can only take place with the written authorization of a senior manager and HR.The letter calling the employee in will again include advice on representation and will outline the absence record. The employee should be advised that, as a result of the interview, he or she may be dismissed for incapability to perform work duties. Again, the company doctor may have to be consulted if any new information is forthcoming in regard to the employees health or capacity for work.If a decision is made to dismiss on the basis of capability, a copy of the letter of dismissal should be sent to the employees representative (if appropriate).The employee may have the right to appeal against the dismissal. The appeal should be in line with the companys disciplinary procedures. Challenges in Managing Absenteeism Be aware that supervisors are often uncom fortable or unwilling to report on those who have exceeded acceptable levels of absenteeism. Because of the many pressures already on supervisors, the consistent implementation of absenteeism policies is not always their top priority. It is important to try to take the subjectivity out of managing absenteeism and to ensure that all employees are treated the same. It is essential to be consistent, persistent, and fair to all. When the absence is not addressed or addressed in an inconsistent manner, lower morale can result. The majority of employees will appreciate policies and programs that are facilitative, rather than punitive. Stringent or punitive measures that force employees to come to work can result in employees that they become absent while at work. They do as little as possible and resist any effort to get them to do more. Other programs should be implemented that help employees be present at work, such as flexible work scheduling, job sharing, attendance awards, and wellne ss programs. - Stefanie Yorges is Leadership Consultant at Leading Higher and specializes in helping overwhelmed leaders win at work and succeed in life.

New Questions About Computer Science Student Resume No Experience Answered and Why You Must Read Every Word of This Report

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Can Exposing Office Secrets Benefit Workers

Can Exposing Office Secrets Benefit Workers Although I havent tapped into the full realm of social media, I welches still surprised to hear about a fast-growing appWhisper. Apparently this new tool allows iOS and Android users to anonymously share their secrets and confessions. Like an Instagram meets meme combo, users can create pictures displaying their confessions under a nickname.According to a Yahoo story, zu siches how it worksLog into the app and type a confession and hit NEXTThe app automatically suggests a picture (it offers multiple suggestions) to go with your text or you can upload a photo. (If this is supposed to be anonymous, I think itd be wise to avoid photos that people can relate you to, i.e. your face.)Change the font (if youd like)Tag the photo with keywords and youre doneLike Instagram and Facebook, users can like your whispers but unlike most social apps one cannot add or gai n followers or friends. Again, its supposed to be anonymous.I looked at the apps website for an example, and people certainly post a range of things.One photo talks about how a man returned home from the military only for his wife to cheat on him and leave him to be a single dad. Another post is from a pastry chef who says his/her best ideas come when the person is high. It ends with saying, My boss just promoted me for being so creative. If she only knew.And yet another whisper talks about how the person hates how his/her sister takes advantage of the persons disabled father and family. This confession is accompanied by an image of the Kardashian family I see the app has a sense of humor.As I researched this popular app, which gets more than 3 billion page views each month, I wondered what would happen if something like this was implemented in the workplace. Could having a company Whisper app and exposing office secrets actually benefit workers and office communicaton?I think creat ing an employee-style confessional in the workplace could produce both positive and negative consequences. Those includeThe GoodReleasing emotionsWork causes stress thats no secret. But, oftentimes, workers walk around with a lot of pent up emotions, which is unhealthy. Having an outlet to express themselves anonymously (and without consequences) could help offer a release for stressed employees who may need to get some things off their chests during the work day.Avoid confrontationWhen an employee has an issue with another worker or management, sometimes things can escalate and get out of control, especially if (as stated above) he or she has pent up emotions. Having a company whisper app where employees can openly express how they feel can help avoid office confrontations as workers direct their emotions to the tool instead of colleagues and/or management.Valuable feedbackWhat if a worker felt like he or she was being treated unfairly in the workplace? Or had trouble under a manag ers leadership style but was too afraid to speak up? An employee confessional could help with this. As workers anonymously express their opinions and concerns about a company, this can offer valuable feedback for the business showing management the companys strengths and weakness. It will also help with retention strategies as the business will have a better understanding of the common concerns of workers, which may be a cause of turnover.As with all things in life, there can be a good and bad side. And implementing a company Whisper app is no different.The BadIncrease conflictAlthough this app could help avoid office confrontations, it could also initiate them. People are being open and honest with this tool, and not everything they have to say is pretty. If someone reads a post about him or her, this could cause spannung in the workplace, especially if he or she then tries to discover the perpetrator.It could also cause tension between employees and management if a supervisor sees that his or her name keeps popping up followed by negative comments. The person may assume that the confessions are from his or her employees and resent them.Reduce productivityLike all social media, having this app in the workplace could reduce productivity if workers spend too much time 1) making confessions and 2) reading and liking them.Damage work environmentIf there are ill feelings between employees and management and tension in the wok atmosphere, this can drastically affect employee morale. And a low morale can damage a companys work environment, as workers will feel uncomfortable and/or hostile in the office. And no one wants to work in a toxic environment.