Posts Tagged ‘Employees’
Don’t Ignore These 4 Goals in 2016
Now is the perfect time to evaluate your old goals from last year and see what needs to change, in order to bring fresh and new ideas into your business. While it may seem obvious, don’t ignore these four important goals in the coming year. Employees Your employees are one of, if not the most…
Read MoreUnderstand the Subtle Signs of Employee Disgruntlement
As a manager, lack of engagement is one of the greatest telltale signs there’s a dissatisfied employee in your midst. Your management style may be a contributing factor or the triggers may be for reasons far more complex or widespread. How can you tell when employees are disgruntled? Engagement is key Ideally, successful managers carry…
Read MoreEmpowering Employees
I have set a goal to read (or re-read) 1 business book every 2 weeks. I recently reread “Customer Mania!” by Ken Blanchard since it is the story of how YUM! Brands—owners of KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Long John Silver’s and A&W Restaurants in the US—is building a Customer-Focused company. I was rewarded by…
Read MoreHow to Perfect Your Payroll Process
Small businesses need to receive revenue to survive, but they also need to provide payroll to maintain a dedicated workforce. Payroll is an important business asset that needs to be done right, so here are four tips to perfect your small business payroll performance. User the Right Software There are many affordable software options available,…
Read MoreLosing Out? How to Keep Your Millennial Employees Invested
As a manager, one of your greatest challenges is finding ways to keep your Millennial employees invested in your company. According to a recent survey of 7,700 Millennials conducted by Deloitte, approximately two-thirds of Millennial employees plan to exit their current positions by 2020. At first glance, it is easy to label Millennials as disloyal…
Read More7 Indicators of Employee-to-Entrepreneur Potential
As a mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, and having graduated from a big company myself, I talk to many people who have spent years struggling up the corporate ladder who dream of jumping ship and becoming an entrepreneur. I typically suggest that the grass always looks greener on the other side, and the move from employee…
Read MoreThanking Your Employees is Smart Business
I’m all for appreciating our clients. At MMG, we created a special holiday with just that intention in mind called Who Loves Ya Baby Day. It’s not just about being grateful. It’s good business. One of my business idols is Walt Disney. When someone is hired by the Disney organization, no matter what their role or title, they…
Read More5 Ways to Empower Your Employees
Every smart business owner knows that people are an organization’s number one resource, and if they’ve tried putting that principle into practice then they know how hard it can be to keep employees happy and productive. Stress, cynicism, and overall dissatisfaction are running rampant in corporate America, yet many managers and CEOs have no clue…
Read MoreOrganized Options: How to Become a More Effective Employee
Back in 2008, America’s financial crisis left hundreds of thousands of people scrambling for work. It also forced many workers to reevaluate their worth in the workplace and what they had to offer. One of the most sobering thoughts is that anyone can lose their job at any time without warning. However, the best job…
Read MoreDisciplining Employees
Effective leadership is putting first things first. Effective management is discipline, carrying it out. ~Stephen Covey One of the hardest things to do is discipline an employee. Most people just do not want to hurt another person, and sometimes, they are afraid of the repercussions of this action. However, having staff means it will one…
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