Managing Employees Archives

Reasonable Person Principle

By Chris Barnes | Dec 20, 2012

Any time you get a group of people together, there are bound to be misunderstandings and disagreements. How you handle these situations is important for a strong corporate culture. The Reasonable Person Principle is a simple but effective approach to building a culture of trust.

Encourage Independent Thinking

By Matt Tarkenton | Dec 20, 2012

Encouraging independent thinking among your team members will generate new ideas and give everyone a stake in your business’s success. To make it happen, you must be willing to listen and engage with everyone, taking advantage of the different experiences and perspectives of your team members.

Caution in Hiring: One Bad Apple Can Spoil the Bunch

By Angela Cordle | Dec 20, 2012

Your corporate culture is only as strong as the people you put on your team. And when you have just a few employees, each one is even more important. When it comes time to hire, make sure to look at how potential employees fit with your culture just as much as you look at skills and experience.

Bad News Doesn’t Get Better with Age

By Fran Tarkenton | Dec 20, 2012

Small business owners have to deal with reality. You cannot solve a problem by ignoring it. Bad news will not get better with age. An open culture means being open to honest feedback of any kind, whether positive or negative. Mistakes are ok, but you have to recognize them and move on.

Hiring Exceptional Employees

By Angela Cordle | Dec 20, 2012

The right people will help your business reach new heights. But how are you supposed to find time to run your business, find customers, sell products, and hire new people at the same time? Here are 4 tips to help you make sure you’re getting the best people.

Finding Entrepreneurial Employees

By Angela Cordle | Dec 19, 2012

More and more companies are citing “entrepreneurial experience” as a key factor when they hire new employees—even for entry level positions! Entrepreneurial candidates offer great benefits to business owners, including the work ethic and drive to improve that are so critical to success.

Keep the Organization Simple

By Rick Gossett | Dec 19, 2012

Organizations of all kinds have a bad habit of growing more and more complex. But an important feature for an organization focused on growth is keeping things simple. A clear, simple organizational structure will help everyone understand what is happening in the business and where to go next.

Paying Employees Who Do Not Have Bank Accounts

By Paychoice.com | Dec 18, 2012

Many employers use direct deposit to issue paychecks. However, this is a problem for employees without bank accounts, and in certain industries there are large numbers of “unbanked” workers. But you have some options about how to solve this problem.

HR Solutions and Your Payroll Service

By Paychoice.com | Dec 18, 2012

A great way to save yourself a lot of hassle is finding a payroll partner who also offers HR solutions. Even when payroll is taken care of, there are plenty of other human resources issues demanding attention, and the right service will take care of two birds with one stone.

Writing an Effective Job Description

By Rick Gossett | Dec 18, 2012

Where do you begin when you want to write an effective job description—how do you even start? By following an orderly approach, you’ll be able to create descriptions even the first time. Then you’ll be able to use them to benefit your company, both in hiring and in evaluating existing positions.