Posts Tagged ‘Employees’
Hiring the Right People
One of the critical success factors for developing a high performing work environment is hiring the right people. I believe that involves looking at 2 key areas when hiring: competence and character.
Read More Pay Hikes, Bonuses, or Added Perks: Which Are Best for Your Business?
Think about merit increases, cost of living increases, bonuses, added time off and other perks, such as health club memberships, when you decide how to reward and motivate your employees and do what is best for your business.
Read More Hire Slowly, Fire Fast
New hires can shore up the weak areas of a business in ways existing employees cannot, if hiring is done to fill true needs.
Read More Can You Build a Franchise Business without Employees?
Employees are high on most lists of business owners’ concerns, whether they own a franchise business or some other kind of company. Look at all the issues that come with employees:
Read More Healthy Employees Are No Small Business Feat
One challenge that can oftentimes be overlooked on the small business front is keeping your employees fit and healthy for work. Healthy and happy employees tend to be better workers when all is said and done.
Read More Are Job Boards the Route to Take in Hiring Help?
Job boards offer many benefits to small businesses seeking to taking in help, as well as benefits to employees look for work. Here are some reasons why job boards may be the answer to your hiring needs, along with another look at why they may not be.
Read More Security Should Never Be Taken for Granted
One area of security protection that should never be overlooked is the integrity of your employees. All too often, it is the one you least suspect that causes the most problems in the office.
Read More Is Your Health Insurance Expected to Spike in 2015?
As the New Year’s bells toll—are your resolutions made? What about your responsibilities if you’re a small business owner? Are your budgets set, changes made, numbers calculated?
Read More Surround Yourself with People Smarter Than You
Helpers do what you say, while good help does what you need, without you saying anything. People who can help you the most are actually smarter than you, at least in their domain.
Read More Dealing with Staff Discipline Issues
The one thing that can mar your management efforts are discipline issues from your employees. You can be the best manager in the world, but sometimes your staff will still act out. How you handle it will determine how much these issues affect your business.
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