Prepare managers for 'sickie takers' and 'workplace warriors' this winter; and more

As cold and flu season approaches, HR should be mindful of two types of employees who undermine workplace productivity, health and safety, HR Daily Community member Shane Koelmeyer says.

In this week's featured post he discusses how employers can manage both "sickie" employees and those who "soldier on".

Other interesting topics this week cover five common team "dysfunctions", managing romantic workplace relationships, preparing for Single Touch Payroll, and more. Browse the posts here:

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