Don’t Be Held Hostage by an Employee

Understand that most problems are a good sign. Problems indicate that progress is being made, wheels are turning, you are moving toward your goals. Beware when you have no problems. Then you’ve really got a problem… Problems are like landmarks of progress. ~Scott Alexander One problem with which some business owners or managers continually struggle…

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3 Ways to Become Better at Managing People

Managing people is no easy task. But no matter what business you’re in, you’re going to be working with people, and effectively managing them is critical to the success of your business. In over 10 years of being in business, I have had to do my own hiring, coaching and firing. In the process, I…

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Birds of a Feather Fail Together: The Business Case for Diversity

Diversity is good for business. Equal opportunity is not only morally and ethically right, it’s also a better way to run a business. Here are some reasons why, and points to consider. What’s intuitively obvious It’s pretty much accepted wisdom that when people come together in a common business, it’s better for them to have…

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The Best Ways to Invest in Your Employees

When you give a man a job, you are giving him the means to support himself and his family. But, when you give him training and education opportunities, you are also giving him hope that he can improve his life. This is how you make loyal, productive and improved employees for your company. Here are…

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4 Simple Productivity Hacks for Your Business

Maximizing your company’s potential is something similar businesses all over the globe try to tackle on a daily basis. One of the ways you can maximize your potential and drive more revenue is to identify how your company can improve productivity within the work environment. Limited resources, time restrictions and financial barriers—these are just a…

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Hire “Jacks” (and “Jills”)

Sometimes you need to hire a specialist already trained in a single narrow task. But for most of us, we’d do far better hiring someone who has proven from past experience to be a “jack of all trades” able to fill many positions, do many tasks, learn and perform in many situations. You’d be going against…

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How Performance Management Software Boosts Employee Engagement

A well-designed and executed performance management system can prove critical when it comes to minimizing staff turnover and boosting productivity. But what role does performance management software play with regard to employee engagement? In what ways can this specialized HR software integrate itself into the workings of your organization to ensure that your employees are…

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6 Things to Look for in Potential Hires

Spotting the next star employee can be complicated to say the least. There are hundreds of resumes and CVs landing on your desk on a daily basis, each pitching themselves as the “best candidate.” How do you know which one is the best match and which one is going to just stick around for a…

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