Posts Tagged ‘Employees’
Franchisees Gain Advantages of Self-Employment
We know that franchise businesses are important in the U.S. as employers—about one third of all the revenue in the U.S. flows through franchises and one in 16 American workers is employed at a franchise. But ownership is not the same as employment.
Read More “Over-Welcome” Your New Employees
A CEO friend of mine who manages her one hundred person remote workforce as a virtual company told me her story of how she welcomes new employees as she grows her firm. Strike that. She over-welcomes her new employees.
Read More Are You Retaining Your Top Employees?
As a small business owner, one of your main concerns is how to retain your top employees. You’ve spent months or even years grooming your employees to fulfill their highest potential. Now you can see the risk in having them leave, right when they provide the most value for your business.
Read More 6 Types of Employees (and How to Handle Them)
Just like there are different types of managers, there are also different types of employees. Understanding which each your staff is most aligned with can help you better manage them.
Read More Making Business a Game: How to Play It Well with Enterprise Gamification
Business is a game and whether you think it’s like poker or chess, one thing is clear—new developments in management will soon take this statement to the next level.
Read More Keep Your Small Business on Time
As a small business owner, you run through a host of things you have to do on a daily basis. At times it can seem like a real grind, yes?
Read More Internal Customer Service
Most people—even I am guilty sometimes—worry only about how customers of the business (external customers) are treated and put little emphasis on how the staff serves one another or their vendors (internal customers).
Read More 3 Surprising Interview Questions You Should Ask Every Potential Employee
I became an entrepreneur because I wanted to have an impact in this world: to build something bigger than myself. But to do that, I need a great team to help me make better decisions and see through those blind spots.
Read More Top 8 Tips for Preventing Employee Theft
Employee theft is not unheard of. In fact, it is one of the most serious threats that loom over small businesses. Slack recruitment, careless supervision, misdirected trust, and a lack of financial controls can ultimately result in internal theft or employee theft.
Read More 10 Tips to Better Employee Training
While training your new employees is one of the most costly components of your HR needs, it’s also one of the most essential. A well-trained employee will thrive in her work environment, make your job easier, and keep customers happy.
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