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MC Martinez, Assistant Store Manager, TJ MAXX companies   What is your process of steps to take before firing an employee? It depends on the infraction made. We have a certain process for firing and most times we give verbal warnings, two written warnings, then dismissal. In other, more severe instances, we will move straight […]

(https://www.stemcell.ny.gov) Ethics committees In this weeks unit we discussed what makes up an ethics committee, who usually plays an active role on the committee and what is expected of the committee. I found it interesting that although ethics committees from each organization can do things differently, most meet a few times a year to discuss […]

https://www.fool.com Performance Appraisal Interview   I interviewed Rick Fernelius, a former supervisor at Stouffer’s.   What criteria scale do you use for performance appraisals? We had three scales: needs improvement, satisfactory, and above average.   How long do your evaluations typically last? The interview usually lasts 15-20 mimutes.   Do you include peer evaluations? Why […]

https://www.clearreview.com       Performance Appraisal Interview Questions   I interviewed Nadine Fernelius. She works at Mtn. View Hospital. She was the E.D. unit manager for 8 years.   What criteria scale do you use for performance appraisals? Satisfactory, needs improvement, above average, excellent   How long do your evaluations typically last? 15- 20 minutes […]

This week I learned about how to do performance appraisals and deal with problematic employees. This is a big part of being a leader as those who work for you need consistent direction, motivation and feedback. Having frequent check-ins with workers helps them to know if they are being a productive employee. This is an […]

1. What did you actually learned from the unit. I learned quite a bit from this unit. It was good to do the team building activities and get to know my team. It was great to hear their insight and though process as we worked through each activity. I can see how sometimes its hard to […]

I interviewed a Store Manager of a TJ MAXX in regards to the preparation and expectations for hiring interviews. The store manager is Tiffany Fernelius, yes she is my wife but given her position and how often she does hiring interviews of various positions, whether in management or entry level, she has a lot of […]

This week I learned about the hiring process. There were several aspects about the hiring process that was familiar with but it takes certain steps in order to perform a successful interview. A successful interview involves several people including HR, coworkers, and other leadership. It also involves having a set of questions (many behavioral based) […]

1.       Leadership requires personal mastery – Nurses demonstrate leadership when they show competence and mastery in the tasks they perform. Nurses are deemed competent by means of a license to practice nursing (NLN 2010). 2.       Leadership is about values – Nurses show leadership through strong values such as respect, trust, and openness. 3.       Leadership is about service –Nurses lead […]

This week through the readings, lecture, and group activities we learned about various types of leadership styles. The articles I read talked about Laissez-faire leadership- one who wants the job done isn’t concerned with how its done. An autocratic leader is one who has absolute power, one who is involved in every detail and the […]