Tales from Trenches: Lessons from the HR and ER Frontlines By Mark A. Lema, MHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP. Every time we return to help a client for a second time, we often face a familiar and frustrating response from employees: “Nothing has been done.” Despite their initial willingness to give management a chance—usually after voting against …
Tales from Trenches: Lessons from the HR and ER Frontlines By Mark A. Lema, MHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP. I’ve encountered this situation countless times. When union activity begins to surface, employers often react by suddenly trying to enforce policies more aggressively—especially the no-solicitation and no-distribution policy that has been sitting in the employee handbook but rarely …
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Tales from Trenches: Lessons from the HR and ER Frontlines March 19, 2025. By Mark A. Lema, MHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP. Many employers provide lockers as a convenience for employees, offering a designated space for personal belongings during work hours. However, I’ve recently noticed that some of our clients lack clear policies regarding the use of …
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