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Documentation is especially important when recording the details of annual or semi-annual performance reviews. “Often times, we find that supervisors shy away from dif- ficult conversations with employees,” said Howland. “As a result, there’s no documentation showing that individuals were informed of their performance shortfalls.” In such cases, termination can spark bias lawsuits by aggrieved individuals who can point to stellar performance reviews in their personnel files. Bonus tip: Have employees sign documents that ac- knowledge the details of counselling sessions, warnings, A standard for one is a standard for all. Disparate treat- ment can open the door to charges of discrimination if, for example, an individual in a protected group is terminated for a reason that does not apply to the group as a whole. “You don’t want to find yourself in a situation where you fired an African-American clerk for 14 days absentee- ism when you’ve permitted Caucasian clerks who work in the same department to have 22 days off,” said Gosseen. “This applies to the way you treat people in terms of disci- pline, verbal and written warnings, suspensions and relat- ed actions. You want to be absolutely uniform.” and performance improvement plans. Mistake #7: Inconsistent treatment Bonus tip: Inform all employees of your company’s dis- ciplinary procedures, from verbal warnings to written ones and final terminations. Stay Vigilant Creating a bias-free workplace is not a one-and-done affair. It’s important to stay abreast of the legal environment. “Employment laws are undergoing constant change,” said Howland. “To avoid costly claims and lawsuits, businesses need to spend time learning about the law, thinking about the law, and talking about the law. And they need to en- sure their supervisors know this stuff.” While efforts toward bias-free management can seem time-consuming and involved, they can pay off in the form of higher profits. “Employers who eliminate discrimination from their management practices not only protect their companies from costly lawsuits, but also create more ef- fective organizations,” said Thomas A. Ricotta, a partner at Ricotta & Marks ( queensemploymentattorney.com ). “A healthy working environment fosters a more positive labor force. And the happier our workers are, the more productive they will be.” Phillip M. Perry is an
CORRUGATED REPLACEMENTS, INC. www.corrugatedparts.com
Corrugated Replacements, Inc. is a production powerhouse that manufactures high quality machine parts and replace- ment parts for the corrugated and paperboard converting industries. CRI can redesign, engineer, and manufacture any part while providing a rapid turn-around rate, keeping machines running at their peak performance and limiting down time.
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Makers of single and dual-width Timesaver® Anvil Covers, the premier urethane anvil cover for corrugated die cutting. Timesaver® covers feature construction of solid steel back- ing and solid steel locking components to ensure a precise fit every time. C.U.E., Inc. also offers Dura-Latch and Cor- Lock anvil covers, and urethane Lead Edge Feed Wheels.
EMBA www.embausa.com
The EMBA group supports a complete line of corrugated converting machinery for the worldwide market. EMBA’s Quick Set technology enables the highest productivity across a broad range of converting equipment, from mini to super jumbo. EMBA also includes the McKinley jumbo line of flexo folder gluers and rotary die cutters as well as ser- vice, rebuilds and upgrades for both EMBA and McKinley.
EAGLEWOOD TECHNOLOGIES, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com
Eaglewood Technologies offers trusted cleaning technolo- gies for the world’s best printers and converters. Solutions include the award winning Sitexco+ Anilox Laser System, the Nanovis Parts Washing System, the Sitexco L10 Label System, the innovative Sanilox™ System or Alphasonics solutions. We also offer Xpress™ mobile cleaning service at your facility or ours. ESKO www.esko.com ArtiosCAD and Kongsberg are the most trusted names in CAD/CAM solutions. Esko’s ArtiosCAD is the most widely used CAD software in the world. Esko’s Kongsberg series of tables brings you reliable, outstanding quality for sample- making and short run production.
DOMINO www.dominodigitalprinting.com
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