AboutKirstine Johnson Expertise I can answer questions regarding how to effectively mentor, coach or counsel employees and managers, when you should terminate an employee or put them on a performance plan, discuss performance management reviews and what should be included in those reviews, how to improve communication amongst managers and employees and share effective "teambuilding" ideas. I have 11 1/2 years experience as a Human Resources Manager and truly enjoy working with all levels of employees and helping to resolve conflict, help all levels of employees embrace change in an organization or position employees and managers for promotions or pay increases within their company.
Experience I have 11 1/2 years of Human Resources Management experience in several different industries such as retail, financial services, insurance and legal. I have provided HR support for over 300 employees and also provided HR support to external clients with one of my previous law firms. I am an expert in the areas of hiring, recruiting, conflict resolution, change management, executive management and employee compensation, performance management evaluations and policy and procedure implementation. I have provided employee relations support to managers and employees, conducted complaint and compliance investigations, coached managers in employee conflict management and counseled employees toward problem resolution.
Organizations Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)and the
Lake Washington Human Resources Association
Education/Credentials Augustana College; B.A. in English and Journalism as well as several courses in Psychology.
Colorado State University; M.A. in Speech Communication.
Currently studying for the SPHR certification exam through SHRM
Expert: Kirstine Johnson Date: 6/19/2008 Subject: Trouble with ex-employee
Question I run a cleaning business that has been in existance for almost 20 years. Last month an employee was let go mutually because she said that she had found another job as a nanny. Its been a week now since she has been gone and about 5 of our long time clients have canceled. Employees that have work for us have told us that she is taking jobs away from us and that another employee is helping her do so. Is there any type of legal action I can take on the employee that has left and the employee who is helping her? Thank you.
Answer Hi Lizbeth: I am sorry to hear that this is happening to you. Unfortunately, I think a legal expert would be of greater help to you as I am not as qualified to answer this type of question. I do think you have some rights; but I defer to another legal expert on this site.
