Posts Tagged ‘Employees’
3 Ways to Boost 401(k) Participation without Increasing Your Costs
Small business 401(k) plans often suffer from poor participation rates. Whether it’s due to a lack of understanding or just plain apathy, many small business owners find their employees uninterested in their workplace retirement plan. Rather than let the 401(k) you worked so hard to install go unused, here’s 3 ways to boost employee engagement.…
Read MoreBuild, Encourage, and Recognize Your People
When John David Mann and I talk about “Building Your People” (Key #2 from The Go-Giver Leader) we mean that in a couple of ways: one is to teach, mentor, and coach them to becoming more effective, both in their defined role within the organization as well as in their own ability to lead others. Second is to make…
Read MoreEmployee vs. Contractor: Here We Go Again
Several years ago, I wrote an extensive article on the ten most important tests of a company in classifying a person as an independent contractor. See http://berkonomics.com/?p=662 for that important insight. But things have gotten much more complicated lately, partly because of the Uber, Lyft and other new generation of workers and the best description of…
Read MoreHow Can Your Business Nurture Intrapreneurs?
It’s no surprise that so many business leaders today want to bring an innovative, creative approach to their already established companies. To do this, they are turning to intrapreneurs—employees with the energy and creativity to turn an entrepreneurial eye towards specific internal issues or opportunities faced by a company. Of course, it’s not as simple…
Read More6 Hot Tips to Create an Office Space Your Employees Won’t Want to Leave
There’s no denying that working in an office environment can be insanely tedious. Walled in white boxes with bland colors, unsatisfying layouts and cluttered chaos that doesn’t fuel any employee’s creativity; an office space that lacks character won’t keep any staff happy. Crafting the right workspace can make a massive impact. Workspaces that are designed…
Read MoreA Healthy Work Environment: Making Happy, Productive Employees
The concern for the overall health and wellness of employees has been increasing recently, and for entrepreneurs and small companies, it is becoming necessary to place more focus on their physical and mental health. They spend at least eight hours a day at work, possibly more in many cases. Places of business have made people…
Read MoreEmpowerment for Your Staff
Be of service. Whether you make yourself available to a friend or co-worker, or you make time every month to do volunteer work, there is nothing that harvests more of a feeling of empowerment than being of service to someone in need. ~Gillian Anderson It is becoming more and more important for managers to empower…
Read More6 Recruitment Trends Every Business Needs to Know About
Earlier this year, we conducted a survey that asked: What is your top 2016 HR priority? Although the sample size was small, there was a clear winner, and we continue to see this trend throughout the HR industry, startups, and small businesses. Of the six options provided—Recruitment, Workplace Safety, Employee Relations, Compensation & Benefits, Compliance…
Read More8 Expert Hiring Tips to Unlock Your Team’s Potential
Because employees of small businesses often wear multiple hats, finding the right hire can be essential. Before you set up your first interview, here are some tips on finding the right candidate for your new position. Know What You Want. Take the time to compile a list of daily duties and skills that really get…
Read MoreHow HR Pros Use Performance Management to Improve Staff Retention
Performance management is an invaluable tool when it comes to the important relationship between the employee and the employer. It can be used to influence and guide almost every single aspect of this relationship, improve productivity, and heighten engagement. As such, it should come as no surprise to any HR professional that the development of…
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