Develop your managers into the professional leaders who create the culture that propels your business. Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management Training Series is designed for high-potential mid to ...

“Human resources will not let you fire anyone around here.” That is a statement I have heard over the years. It is also a statement I made at one time. It’s not that HR will not let anyone get let go.

August 18, 2025 - Employers often encounter significant challenges when addressing the performance of employees particularly when the performance counseling (e.g., a performance discussion and/or ...

For 32 years, I’ve been asking (begging) managers to document their conversations they’ve had with employees about performance issues. Discussing performance and conduct concerns ensures transparency, ...

It is unavoidable. Despite an employer’s best efforts when hiring, every employer has to deal with employee-performance issues, such as bad attitude, poor attendance, or problems getting along with co ...