Motivational Monday, May 27, 2019

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Raquel Navas

Raquel Navas

Happy Monday!

HR Best Practice: Terminations

This is probably the toughest place to implement HR best practices because it will always be difficult for those involved. HR best practices include learning from employees who are terminating their employment as well as understanding which topics to be sensitive of for legal reasons. Issues that may warrant termination should always be addressed before they reach a boiling point. However, when it does come to terminating an employee, you shouldn’t wait on the decision.

  • Show Empathy, but Not Sympathy: Inform the employee as to why they are being let go; showing empathy but not sympathy for the employee.
  • Stand Your Ground: Even if the employee gets emotional or says they will do better. You should be confident enough in your decision to not waver in your resolve when terminating an employee.
  • Conduct an Effective Exit Interview: One of the best practices for HR professionals when going through the termination process (whether voluntary or involuntary) for an employee is to conduct an exit interview. A good exit interview can help emphasize things the organization does well and things they could improve upon. Exit interviews should be conducted face-to-face, if possible; otherwise, send a survey and try to follow up on the results in person. You don’t want to make the exit interview feel stiff. Rather, you are trying to gain real insight into what the company can do to retain people in the future.

Safety: Safe Picnics and Other Outdoor Service

When planning for meals to be cooked and served outdoors, consider how to accomplish the following:

  • How to keep raw potentially hazardous foods at safe temperatures prior to cooking?
  • How will you keep hot food hot and cold food cold throughout the serving period?
  • Does the pack list include enough separate utensils for raw and ready-to-eat foods, serving dishes, a thermometer, disposable gloves and wiping cloths?
  • Where will hand washing facilities be provided for employees that are cooking and serving food?

History: Memorial Day, May 27

Memorial day is a US holiday to honor and remember those who died while serving in the military. It is a day to raise our awareness about the Nation’s freedom and the price for this freedom. Every year U.S. soldiers and their families pay that price. Memorial Day is a day for reverence and honoring of those who gave their lives defending the Nation and its values. In 1971, Congress declared it a national holiday.  It also marks the unofficial start to the summer season.

Culinary: Asian Chicken Marinade

Ingredients

1 – 1.5 lb. chicken thigh fillets, skinless boneless

Marinade

  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp ginger freshly grated
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • 2 tbsp Oyster sauce
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Mirin
  • 1 – 3 tbsp Sriracha (adjust spiciness to taste)
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

COOKING / GARNISHES (OPTIONAL)

  • 2 tsp oil
  • Sesame seeds
  • Finely sliced shallots / green onions
  • Finely sliced red chilies

Directions

  1. Mix Marinade ingredients together. Add chicken and mix to coat. Marinade in the fridge for a minimum of 1 hour or up to overnight.
  2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet or BBQ over medium high heat. (See notes for other cooking methods) Add chicken and cook until each side is dark golden brown, and chicken is cooked through (about 3 minutes each side). Transfer to plate, cover loosely with foil and rest for 3 minutes.
  3. Garnish with chilies, shallots and sesame seeds if desired. Serve with white rice and slices of cucumber.

 

Have a great week!

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4 Responses

  • Renata Miggins May 28, 2019 at 3:10 pm

    Thanks Raquel!

  • David Winarski May 28, 2019 at 10:16 am

    Thank you very much Raquel.

  • Mark Pickett May 28, 2019 at 10:02 am

    Thank you!

  • Naomi Dugan May 28, 2019 at 9:15 am

    Thank you Raquel!

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