Are You A Small to Mid-Sized Business Owner With Employee-Related Questions? Then Just Ask Bob

Just Ask Bob

Melody (not her real name) had been taking on more work responsibilities assigned by her supervisor. She initially did not mind the extra work because she was pleased that her supervisor had confidence that she would complete her work on time.

As time went on, Melody's supervisor gave her more assignments; and now, she's feeling overwhelmed by her workload. However, Melody does not want to mention her frustrations to her supervisor. What's more, her supervisor is also wondering if something is wrong with Melody. So, what should her supervisor do?

In the dynamic landscape of today's workplace, owners of small and mid-sized businesses find themselves facing a variety of employee-related situations that demand their attention. While it may be tempting to delegate these issues to human resources or middle management, consultant Robert M. Scott, Jr., owner of Human Resources Assistance, believes it is important that business owners take an active role in addressing common workplace situations involving employees.

Before business owners have many questions and Scott knows that they need immediate and clear answers if they want their operations to be successful and retain their employees. So, Robert Scott did just that in his book, Just Ask Bob: The Human Resources Handbook for Small & Mid-Sized Business Owners. Scott has worked as a Human Resources administrator for over 30 years in a variety of private and public workplaces, including the municipal sector.

Business owners play a pivotal role in shaping the culture of their organizations. How they handle workplace situations sends a clear message to employees about what behavior is acceptable and what is not.

Scott's book provides answers to many commonly occurring work situations that supervisors must address, such as:

• Employees making personal phone calls
• Employees arriving late to work
• Employees with hygiene problems
• Insensitivity toward a gay employee
• An employee with nude pictures
• Bad chemistry between employees
• Physical violence between employees
• The employees' religion at work
• On-the-job romance

Although the author provides straightforward answers to these and many other situations, Scott suggests business owners who want more detailed answers should contact a professional human resources consultant. The author provides this assistance but also recommends professionals to contact at the end of the book.

Common workplace situations such as conflicts, performance issues, or grievances can erode employee morale and engagement if not taken care of by leadership. Businesses that take a proactive approach to resolving these issues show a commitment to creating a supportive work environment.

For more information on Just Ask Bob: The Human Resources Handbook for Small & Mid-Sized Business Owners, visit the book's page on the website of MarketingNewAuthors.com