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Given that as supervisors we share legal and ethical compliance responsibilities, I recom-
mend that we consider implementing a decision-making protocol for any HR issue that
requires input from multiple perspectives, such as from HR, Legal, Leadership, Operations,
Safety and Health, and/or Finance. (List any other relevant departments.)
Such a protocol would include technical assistance consultation from no-cost government
or SHRM resources to ensure the use of current and correct information, build consensus,
and prevent costly errors. There are a number of no-cost governmental accurate technical
assistance resources available to us. I will forward links and other relevant information to
you regularly as needed.
Additionally, I recommend that any of us involved in decisions related to discipline,
demotion, probation, termination, safety and health, or the investigation of harassment,
discrimination, or retaliation complaints attend formal training on these issues. I will
follow this memo up with a list of quality upcoming available trainings in our area and/
or via webinar.
We share a strong commitment to prevent liability exposure for (Company) and for our-
selves personally. We also share a strong commitment to the consistent application of all
(Company)’s policies as well as compliance with all relevant city, state, and federal laws
related to employment and an awareness of the importance of precedent in our decision-
making processes.

HEALING HUMOR GUIDELINES

Laughing with Others Laughing at People, Feelings, or Issues

Going for the jocular vein Going for the jugular vein
Caring Contempt
Put up Put down
Empathy Lack of sensitivity
Brings people closer Divides people
Involves people in the fun Excludes people
Making the choice to be the “butt” Having no choice in being the “butt”
Builds confidence Destroys self-esteem
Invites people Offends people
Leads to positive repartee Leads to one-downsmanship cycle
Can involve laughing at yourself Always involves laughing at others

Supportive Sarcastic
Facilitate or focusing Distracting

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