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Dawn McCooey
People ManagementA veteran entrepreneur, Dawn McCooey ran her own HR Consultancy for 18 years and managed a staff of 32 people. Her efforts earned her the title "Best Boss in Victoria." Last year her book, Keeping Good Employees On Board was published by Morgan James Publishing, NY. and quickly became an Amazon.ca bestseller. Today, Dawn works as a Business Advisor with the Women's Enterprise Centre BC and also provides consulting and key note speaker services at www.employeeretentiontools.ca. Dawn holds a Master's degree in Leadership and Training from Royal Roads University. In her off hours? She's either cooking or sailing!
Answers by Dawn McCooey
- At what point in my business should I hire a human resource person to look after staff?
Answered by: Dawn McCooey - I' m scared of making the wrong choice, so I delay making decisions. How can I be more confident?
Answered by: Dawn McCooey - In case of financial problems, can I make a full time employee work part time?
Answered by: Dawn McCooey - How do I find a good business coach?
Answered by: Dawn McCooey - How can I justify two job changes in one year? I had to quit two jobs in a span of one year due to genuine reasons -- one was due to family reasons and the other was due to the company's noncompliance with an agreement. I feel like this is projecting as a sign of instability. How do I tackle this issue?
Answered by: Dawn McCooey - I had a job interview today and I was told to submit a drug test tomorrow. I am scheduled at my current job and unable to get the day off. I plan to put in my two week notice, but I refuse to quit on bad terms. Do you think the place I just had my interview, will understand my current job obligations and push my drug test to a more convenient time?
Answered by: Dawn McCooey - Can I improve employees performance through incentive programs? Do they work?
Answered by: Dawn McCooey - What is the best way for a male manager to reprimand a female worker? Should another woman be in the room as a witness?
Answered by: Dawn McCooey - How do I deal with management issues in a family business? The family run business I work for (I am not a family member), has had a lot of management issues of co-workers of mine (also not family members). Their continuous lack of dedication, professionalism and desire for selling has led to a loss in profit.
Answered by: Dawn McCooey - What's the best way to keep good talent when sales are low?
Answered by: Dawn McCooey - I'm working fulltime and starting a small business on the side - should I tell my employer?
Answered by: Dawn McCooey - Can I ask a potential employee about the state of their health? We need strong manual laborers in our landscape business.
Answered by: Dawn McCooey - I had an employee quit suddenly with no notice - can I withhold their last pay cheque?
Answered by: Dawn McCooey - I have an employee that no one likes - what should I do?
Answered by: Dawn McCooey - Is there any information about an employee that I can share with other employees? Are you talking about personal information? Salary? Employment file content? Misconduct? Disciplinary actions?
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