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Fran Sepler

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President, Sepler & Associates

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Human Resources Consultant specializing in assessment and investigations. Author of "Finding the Facts: What Every Workplace Investigator Needs to Know." Trainer and Consultant assisting in identifying and overcoming workplace challenges such as harassment, discrimination, conflict and cultural challenges.

WEB: Finding the Facts

Fran Sepler and 7 other people answered this question

Feb. 8, 2011

How do you deal with bosses who are bullies?

It is unclear whether you are asking the question from the vantage point of the boss' manager or from the vantage point of the employee being bullied. In either case, we should be clear that bullying may take many forms. Overt bullying ,such as fits ... more

General Management

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Dec. 23, 2010

What are your methods for harassment training and presentations?

Iris, I agree with everything you say except your final statement, "Confidentiality is paramount." Under most state's laws and under federal law, a disclosure by an employee of possible harassment is legal notice to the company, obliging the company to act with or without that ... more

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Employee Conduct

Fran Sepler and 1 other person answered this question

Dec. 16, 2010

What are the biggest steps to promoting a learning culture in the workplace?

I would say that from a leadership standpoint, you have to have leaders at the top of the house that are willing to share their own learning journeys, including being willing to learn from their direct reports. When good leaders promote productive conflict and encourage ... more

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Employee Motivation

Fran Sepler and 1 other person answered this question

Dec. 16, 2010

Generally who is the 'workplace bully?'

See my brief http://www.focus.com/briefs/human-resources/workplace-bullying/ for an overview of bullying "types."

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Employee Morale

Fran Sepler and 30 other people answered this question

Dec. 1, 2010

Best Practices in Reducing Employee Turnover: What are your 3 tips for reducing employee turnover?

1. Ensure a clear line of sight between the role someone is playing and the organization's success, so they know and understand the importance of their contribution.
2. Support a positive, interesting and engaging workplace by leading with emotional intelligence, humor and outstanding communication throughout the ... more

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Employee Turnover

Fran Sepler published a brief

April 20, 2010

Workplace Bullying

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Healthy Workplace Bill

Fran Sepler and 6 other people answered this question

June 5, 2009

Is there a better way to find entry-level employees than craigslist?

If the position is truly entry level, contact the Career Services Office of local colleges and universities. These folks know their students and can pre screen for you. more

Human Resources

Fran Sepler published a brief

June 2, 2009

Investigative Preparedness: What Every Organization Should Have in Place Before the Crisis Hits

Human Resources

Fran Sepler published a brief

June 2, 2009

Handling Employee Complaints

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