Save Money, Save Staff
Absolutely no business owner wants to look into the eyes of an employee when they are about to lay them off. If you've been through this, you know and with the current economic climate, you are certainly not alone.
Reducing Payroll Costs Without Layoffs
The economy has us all a little worried, right? We're all trying to do the best we can with what we've got, especially when people aren't spending money like they used to.
Secrets to Managing Challenging Employees
You are a small business owner with a thousand things on your mind and tasks to mark off your "to do" list. Like a gnat buzzing in your ear, you know you need to deal with a technician…
Treat Your Employees as Partners
Employee motivation is a challenging and complex issue. Why shouldn't employees be skeptical about investing their future in a single endeavor?
Hiring the Right People
The best people to hire are those who have a combination of character, attitude, and skills. As we all know, it's hard to find anyone with that perfect mix.
Employees: Expect Success, Allow Failure!
A word of advice when dealing with employees: expect success, allow failure! If you allow employees the authority and responsibility to carry out many of the activities that are necessary…
Motivating Employees - Is It Possible?
Here is a quote from a short book that I am writing on the lost art of motivating employees:"The best people to hire are those who have a combination of character, attitude, and skills.
How to Motivate Employees: Common Sense Solutions
Every small business needs an employee motivation plan. Let's face it, even as the owner of the business we struggle with motivation from time to time.
Avoiding Mistakes in Employee Motivation
Your employees are a big part of the success or failure of your business. Knowing how to motivate employees is a key to that success.
How to Conduct an Employee Performance Appraisal
Part of running any successful business is conducting an employee performance appraisals. These reviews benefit both the company…
Employee Retention
In today's marketplace employee retention is absolutely vital for success of a small business. The number of high quality employees seems to dwindle by the day.