Posts Tagged ‘Employees’
What’s More Important: Experience or Experiences?
The other day I was speaking to a large group of sales people. Many were very new to sales; they had been selling for only a few years. During the conversation, one person asked how she should progress in her career. She and several others related they were looking for new jobs. They saw opportunities…
Read MoreHow Large Wall Images Create Happier Employees
Employee happiness is one of the most important factors to develop in a small business, because happy employees stay at their jobs. The small business can shrink or grow, depending on how good its employees are at their jobs, and productivity is related to how happy they are in the workplace. A smart employer will…
Read More5 Ways to Detect a New Hire’s Lies Before You Make an Offer
Finding good people to work for you becomes exceedingly problematic when a candidate lies about qualifications, skills, or their personality types, leading to a bad hire. So, how do we know when a candidate is lying during the hiring process? Here are some clues that give it away. Don’t Discount Background Screening There are many…
Read MoreThe Unhappy Worker Effect is Slowing Down Your Business
In today’s business world, there seems to be a revolving opinion that all employees are unhappy with their occupation. It is heard so often that people will not even ask each other how their day at work was, because they are worried they will receive the candid Napoleon Dynamite quote, “Worst day of my life,…
Read MorePolicies Drive Away Your Best Folks!
Man consists of two parts, his mind and his body, only the body has more fun. ~Woody Allen Policies are necessary for so many reasons, especially in the HR area where lawsuits are running rampant. However, you can—and most firms do—have way too many policies. A policy is defined as “a definite course of action…
Read MoreNew Rules Issued for Employers with Independent Contractors
A small business—or a company of any size—may take on workers as traditional W-2 employees or as 1099 independent contractors. However, the federal government has issued some new rules on the classification process of workers in a business. While these “rules” are more along the lines of friendly suggestions, they’re very important to know about…
Read MoreShould You Classify Freelancers as Independent Contractors?
As a business owner, you have to make a lot of specific decisions about how your company operates. From where you purchase your inventory to how you stay in contact with your customers, you have a lot to take care of. But you may be overlooking some important factors that can dramatically change the way…
Read MoreWhy Your Employees Hate Your Open Office Layout, Part II
Last week we looked at some of the problems open office environments pose to productivity. Here are more thoughts on open offices and what you can do in your business. Other Problems with Open Offices Health Research demonstrates that open offices contribute to stress. Although studies are limited on overall employee health and well-being, early…
Read More6 Simple Ways to Keep Morale Up in the Workplace
According to the American Psychological Association (APA), happy employees are more likely to have better health, relationships and even money management skills. Keeping morale up in the workplace is essential to keeping employees happy and engaged at work. Here are six proven ways to keep your employees’ morale up. Individual Attention Morale building can be…
Read MorePreventing Tax Problems When Employees Travel
Sending employees on business trips is essential for countless companies and can result in tax headaches for both the employer and the employee if the tax regulations are not adhered to. If the rules are followed, the cost of the employee’s travel will be fully deductible to the employer, with the exception of meals, which…
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