Posts Tagged ‘Employees’
How to Train Employees to Be Smart with IT Security
When you’re a business owner, you’re always facing IT and cyber threats. Even if they’re not imminent, there is always the possibility that a business is going to be targeted and this can destroy your brand and reputation with your customers, depending on the severity of the situation. While it is important that you have…
Read MoreWhy the Skills Gap Matters for Today’s Small Businesses
In 2013, 39 percent of American companies reported that they were unable to fill positions thanks to a lack of sufficiently talented job-seekers. This mismatch between the number of qualified people looking for jobs and the positions that managers would like to fill is known as the skills gap, and it’s not going anywhere anytime…
Read More6 Ways Employers Can Encourage Healthy Work-Life Balance
Having and maintaining a healthy work-life balance seems like a dream sometimes. But is it really possible? These days, schedules have become busier and more hectic than ever, which often causes our personal lives to suffer. That’s why today, most employees are looking for more control over their lives, and even a bigger say in…
Read MoreHow to Protect Your Company Lists and Trade Secrets
Most senior and middle level managers will understand when a subordinate comes to them to resign and begin a new business. But all will immediately question whether the new business will compete in any way with their enterprise, and react to the future entrepreneur in either of two very distinct ways based upon those fears.…
Read MoreHow to Find the Best Employees for Your Business
A great team of employees is what can keep your business going strong, even when economic times may be tough and even if your industry is going through a slow period. So how do you go about assembling the best possible team an entrepreneur could ask for? Here are some ideas. Employment Fairs Universities host employment fairs…
Read MoreTax Advantages: Reimbursing Employees for Education
Reimbursing employees for education expenses can both strengthen the capabilities of your staff and help you retain them. In addition, you and your employees may be able to save valuable tax dollars. But you have to follow IRS rules. Here are a couple of options for maximizing tax savings. An Employee Fringe Benefit Qualifying reimbursements…
Read More6 Powerful Ways to Invest in Your Employees
Larger companies and unicorn startups have ample resources to invest in their employees. From professional development classes and career coaches to flexible schedules and free catered lunches, these businesses go the extra mile to retain and empower employees. While small businesses have considerably less funding for employee development, it’s still an advantageous and necessary endeavor. It helps to create a…
Read MoreStill Doing Annual Performance Reviews? Improve Your Process
One of my first jobs was working as a technical analyst at a large consulting firm. I worked at the end of a row of cubicles, at a place where the closest thing to company culture was the bacteria on the door handles. I was great at my job but was a tiny cog in…
Read MoreHow to Make Your Employees Feel Valued and Engaged
We all like to feel special. No matter where we work or what we do, we like knowing that our opinions, skills and expertise are needed. When employees feel valued, they’re more likely to put in extra time, go the extra mile and do what’s necessary for the sake of the company’s success. If you’re…
Read More4 Low-Cost Benefits That Majorly Boost Employee Happiness
Does your company offer free snacks in the lunchroom, long out-of-office lunch breaks, and gift cards to local restaurants as productivity rewards? If you answered yes, but can’t figure out why your employees are still dragging through the day without energy, enthusiasm or focus, then you might be interested to learn that those practices do…
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