You know the feeling: something is going on with someone on your team, but you aren’t quite sure what it is—or what to do about it. When employee situations feel off, leaders often hesitate, hoping things will work themselves out. But ignoring the smoke usually leads to a fire. Here is why you need to trust your gut, plus four practical steps to handle the situation before it spreads.

A 3-minute read for small business owners and nonprofit leaders doing HR on their own.